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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Escalation with Turkish President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Saturday from Turkish President Recep…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israeli Attacks in Phone Call with Iranian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, offered on Saturday his condolences to Iranian President Masoud…

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Saudi Crown Prince, UK Prime Minister Discuss Latest Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a phone call on Saturday from UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer. During the call, they…

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Gulf This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah giving a joint press conference with Syria's interim foreign minister in Damascus on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Omar Al-Qattaa / SANA / AFP)

Saudi FM, US Special Envoy for Syria Discuss Steps to Support Syria

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from United States Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack on…

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OIC Secretary-General Receives Call from Iranian FM

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha has received a phone call from Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas…

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Gulf MWL Thanks King Salman for Supporting Iranian Pilgrims' Needs Until Safe Return

MWL Thanks King Salman for Supporting Iranian Pilgrims' Needs Until Safe Return

The Muslim World League (MWL) expressed its appreciation for the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, issued upon…

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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

King Salman Orders Saudi Officials to Aid Iranian Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a directive to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to ensure that Iranian Hajj pilgrims…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses with Trump, Macron and Meloni Israeli Attack on Iran

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with US President Donald Trump, during which they…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

Saudi FM Holds Phone Talks with Egyptian, Jordanian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held two separate phone calls on Friday with his Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts, the Saudi…

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Saudi FM Expresses to Iranian Counterpart Condemnation of Israeli Attack

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held on Friday a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. During the call,…

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Gulf Airlines Cancel Flights after Israel Strikes Iran

Airlines in the Gulf have cancelled flights to many Middle East destinations as some governments closed their airspace following Israeli strikes on Iran. …

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Gulf People walk past traffic in front of a building targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran on June 13, 2025. (AFP)

Gulf Countries Condemn Israel’s Attack on Iran 

The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman strongly condemned on Friday Israel’s strikes against Iran. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs “stressed the…

Gulf Firefighters and people clean up the scene of an explosion at a residence compound after Israeli attacks in Tehran, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP)

Saudi Arabia Slams Israel's 'Heinous' Attack on Iran

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Friday “Israel’s flagrant violations against Iran that violate its sovereignty and security.” In a statement, the Foreign…

Gulf Police stand guard at the site after Air India flight 171 crashed in a residential area near the airport in Ahmedabad, on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)

Saudi King, Crown Prince Extend Condolences to India Over Plane Crash

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to Indian President Droupadi Murmu over the…

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Gulf The Hijazi family upon its arrival in Riyadh on Thursday. (KSrelief)

Saudi Arabia to Treat Palestinian Child's Injuries Sustained during Gaza War

Palestinian child Mohammed Khaled Hijazi and his family arrived in Riyadh on Thursday where he will receive medical treatment for injuries sustained during…

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Gulf Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate Russian President on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his country's…

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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Austrian President over Graz School Shooting

The Saudi leadership extended its condolences to President of Austria over a school shooting in Graz that left several students dead and injured, the Saudi…

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Gulf The Saudi and Iranian delegations meet in Oslo on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi FM Meets Egyptian, Iranian Counterparts in Oslo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty and Iranian…

Gulf The earthquake hit eastern Saudi Arabia, 85 kms east of the city of al-Jubail. (SPA)

Small Earthquake Strikes Eastern Saudi Arabia

A 3.35 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Saudi Arabia, 85 kms east of the city of al-Jubail, said the Saudi Geological Survey on Tuesday. In remarks to local…

Gulf The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM

UAE President, Qatar’s PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al…

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Gulf Saudi FM to Participate in Oslo Forum

Saudi FM to Participate in Oslo Forum

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah was in Norway’s capital on Wednesday to participate in the annual Oslo Forum, organized…

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Gulf  This aerial view shows Muslims visiting the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Makkah on June 8, 2025, at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. (AFP)

MWL Secretary-General Congratulates Saudi Leadership on Successful Hajj

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa extended on Sunday his…

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

Saudi Interior Minister Hails Security Forces for Successful Hajj Season

Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz extended congratulations from Custodian…

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

Saudi Leadership Congratulates King of Jordan on Accession to the Throne Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to Jordan’s King Abdullah II on the occasion of…

Gulf The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA

International Media Delegations Visit Hajj Command and Control Center in Holy Sites

International media delegations covering this year's Hajj season visited the command and control center in Saudi Arabia’s holy sites. The visit provided…

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Gulf Muslims perform the tawaf (circumambulation) around the holu Kaaba at the Grand Mosque during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 07 June 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Declares Success of this Year’s Hajj

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal declared on Sunday the success of this year’s Hajj, stressing Saudi Arabia’s pride in serving the…

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Gulf Madinah prepares for air departures as pilgrims head home post-Hajj.

Madinah Prepares for Air Departures as Pilgrims Head Home Post-Hajj

Government entities in the Madinah Region have begun seeing off pilgrims returning to their home countries through the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz…

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Gulf A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA

Gulf Air Plane Lands Safely at Kuwait Airport after Hoax Bomb Threat

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Sunday that a Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a…

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