Middle East in Brief: Saudi Strikes Yemen, Jordan Nabs Church Attack Suspects, Apple's iPhone Duo Faces Early Glitches

In the latest episode of Trending Middle East, the Saudi-led coalition has conducted strikes in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. The coalition stated that these strikes targeted and destroyed Houthi ballistic missile launch sites that were being used to attack Riyadh.

Meanwhile, in Jordan, security forces have apprehended three individuals in connection with an attack on a church in the Karak governorate. The incident resulted in nine fatalities and left 40 people injured.

In the UAE, officials have responded to criticism from Iran regarding Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh's campaign for the position of UN secretary general. Ms. Nusseibeh indicated that she would be open to engaging with Tehran if selected for the role.

Additionally, Adnoc has announced significant local manufacturing opportunities, projecting over Dh60 billion ($16.3 billion) in value by 2030. This initiative is accompanied by adjustments to Adnoc's procurement processes, designed to bolster domestic supply chains.

On the technology front, Apple is encountering complaints from early purchasers of its new foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Reports indicate issues such as cracked screens and display malfunctions among the first wave of buyers.

Trending Middle East is an AI-assisted program, featuring original reporting from The National, with content curated and edited by human staff.