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OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist

Gulf OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist

OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the annual report of the United Nations Secretary-General, which included the…

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Gulf The Saudi Minister of Defense during his meeting with the family of the deceased, led by his brother Major General Nasser Mansour Hadi (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Conveys Leadership’s Condolences on Death of Former Yemeni President

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz conveyed the condolences of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Hajj Minister Discusses Improvements, Preparations for Next Season

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah met on Friday with representatives of Hajj companies in Mina to evaluate performance, discuss areas for…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah)
Gulf Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)

Iraq Condemns Rocket Attacks against Kuwait

Iraq condemned on Friday the rocket and drone attacks against Kuwait earlier this week. Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met with Syrian Minister of Interior Anas Khattab. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Receives Syrian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received on Friday Syrian Minister of…

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Gulf Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)

Arab and Muslim Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj Season

Several Arab and Muslim leaders extended congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the success of the 1447 AH Hajj season. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al…

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Gulf The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Declares This Year’s Hajj an Exceptional Success

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah region, announced on Friday the “exceptional” success of this year’s Hajj, saying it was…

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Gulf The MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Syria’s Central Commission for Control and Inspection Eng. Amer Al-Ali. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign MoU on Combating Cross-Border Corruption Crimes

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Syria, represented by the Central Commission for Control and Inspection,…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz receives his Jordanian counterpart Mazen Al-Faraya  in Makkah on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Meets Jordanian, Malaysian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received in Makkah on Thursday his…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA file)

King Salman Covers Cost of Hady for All 2,500 Pilgrims in 'Guests' Program

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has, at his own expense, covered the cost of the hady sacrificial offering for all guests…

Gulf Saudi fuel grants have helped in the operation of dozens of power stations in Yemen. (X)

Yemen’s PLC Expresses Gratitude to Saudi Arabia after Latest Grant

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi stressed that Saudi Arabia’s latest grant to his country reflects its…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is seen at Thursday's reception at the Mina Palace. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince: We Will Continue with Our Duty in Looking after Two Holy Mosques, Serving Pilgrims

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, declared on Thursday that his country has the honor of looking after…

Asharq Al Awsat (Mina)
Gulf Brig. Gen. Talal bin Abdulmohsen bin Shalhoub (SPA)

Crowd Management: A Saudi Industry Built on Advanced Planning, Coordination

Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry said strict enforcement of Hajj regulations, pilgrims’ compliance with movement schedules and efficient crowd management,…

Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy Sites)
Gulf Pilgrims perform the rites of the first day of Tashreeq by stoning the three Jamarat (Photo Credit: Adnan Mahdali)

Pilgrims Complete First Tashreeq Rites, Some Prepare to Leave

Pilgrims completed the rites of the first day of Tashreeq, on Thursday, stoning the three Jamarat in Mina as those in a hurry prepared to leave the holy site…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia and Gulf states condemned Iranian attacks on Kuwaiti territory (KUNA)

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attacks on Its Territory; Gulf States Denounce Assaults

Kuwait strongly condemned what it described as “criminal Iranian attacks” targeting its territory with missiles and drones on Thursday morning. Saudi Arabia…

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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Yemen's Govt', People on Passing of Former President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi

The Saudi Royal Court issued a statement on Thursday over the death of Former President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Finland Elina Valtonen - SPA

Saudi FM Meets with Finnish Counterpart on Sidelines of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Finland Elina Valtonen. …

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Gulf Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil. (Ali Khamaj)

Hajj Pilgrims Perform Stoning of Devil on First Day of Tashreeq

Hajj pilgrims kicked off on Thursday the day of Tashreeq with the symbolic stoning of the devil at Mina. They will stone the devil with three pebbles after…

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Gulf Trucks carrying oil derivatives provided by Saudi Arabia to Yemeni are seen on January 27. (SDRPY)

Saudi Arabia Provides $150 Million in Urgent Support for Yemen

Saudi Arabia has provided Yemen with an urgent grant of oil derivatives worth $150 million to cover the operation of power plants running on diesel fuel and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz meets with Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah in Makkah on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Meets with Counterparts from Arab World, Pakistan to Discuss Hajj

Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held a series of meetings with his…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meet in Limassol on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi, Indian FMs Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Wednesday with his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. …

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Eid al-Adha well-wishers at the Mina Palace on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince: Efforts to Defend the Country Were Evident During Region's Crisis

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Supreme Commander of All Military Forces, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin…

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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)

King Salman: We Thank God for Honoring Us With Serving the Two Holy Mosques and Caring for Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday expressed “gratitude to Almighty God for honoring us with the service of the Two Holy…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Gulf The Grand Mosque witnessed a large influx of pilgrims performing Tawaf Al-Ifadah under the direct supervision of the relevant sectors - SPA

Pilgrims Perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah in Spiritual Atmosphere

Pilgrims Wednesday performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah at the Grand Mosque after standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and performing the stoning of…

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Gulf Muslim pilgrims cast stones at a pillar symbolizing Satan, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Pilgrims Perform Stoning Ritual at Jamrat Al-Aqaba in Mina

Pilgrims arriving from Muzdalifah began at dawn Wednesday performing the stoning ritual at Jamrat Al-Aqaba in Mina on the first day of Eid Al-Adha, amid an…

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Gulf Muslim pilgrims pray on Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage early on May 26, 2026. (AFP)

Hajj Pilgrims Head to Muzdalifah after Arafat, as Mina Prepares for Their Return

Hajj pilgrims began heading to Muzdalifah at sunset on Tuesday, the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, to spend the night there after standing on the plain of Arafat…

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Gulf Muslim pilgrims gather at Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy) in the Arafat region near Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 26 May 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Says over 1.7 Million Pilgrims Performed this Year’s Hajj

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced on Tuesday that 1,707,301 pilgrims were preset at this year’s Hajj. International pilgrims…

Gulf  13 February 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks during a panel session at the Munich Security Conference. (dpa)

Saudi, Qatari FMs Discuss Latest Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Tuesday a telephone call from Qatari Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Mohammed…

Gulf Sheikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al-Huthaify, in his Day of Arafat sermon, called for the glorification of God's rites, adherence to calmness and order, and avoidance of anything that undermines the spirit of the pilgrimage. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Masjid al-Namirah: The Mosque Where Only One Prayer is Held Each Year

Masjid al-Namirah is considered one of the most prominent Islamic landmarks associated with the Hajj season, drawing the attention of millions of Muslims on…

Ibrahim  Abuzayed (Riyadh)