Saudi Arabia Eyes 'Islamic NATO' Amid Regional Tensions, Pakistan Left Out

• Saudi Arabia to host high-profile meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Riyadh to discuss regional security and coordination.
• The meeting comes as Middle East tensions escalate following US-Israel attacks and Iran's retaliation, impacting trade and transport.
• Former Qatari PM Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani advocates for a NATO-like defense alliance among Gulf countries, led by Saudi Arabia.
• The proposed alliance aims for joint military development and a unified policy towards Iran and Israel, prioritizing dialogue.
• Pakistan is not invited to the meeting, as Saudi Arabia seeks an alliance of countries with intertwined interests, citing past ineffectiveness of its pact with Pakistan.