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Saudi Researcher: Women Played Pivotal Role in Historic Battles

Gulf A view of Diriyah, which witnessed numerous historic events during the First and Second Saudi States (Diriyah Gate Development Authority)

Saudi Researcher: Women Played Pivotal Role in Historic Battles

Women’s resistance during the Ottoman campaigns against Diriyah and other regions of the First Saudi State, and later the Second Saudi State, was a hard test…

Badr al-Khuraif (Riyadh)
Gulf Agricultural activity in Diriyah formed the primary pillar of the First Saudi State’s economy (Ministry of Tourism).

Political, Economic Stability Went Hand in Hand in Founding of the Saudi State

Dr. Hala bint Dhiab Al-Mutairi, Secretary-General of the Saudi Historical Society, said the experience of Imam Muhammad bin Saud demonstrates that economic…

Badr al-Khuraif (Riyadh)
Gulf Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi in a photo published by Arrajol magazine during a previous interview (Asharq Al-Awsat).

Saudi Arabia Appoints Saleh Al-Maghamsi as Imam of the Prophet’s Mosque

A royal decree has appointed Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi as an imam at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Dr. Abdul…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Gulf Dr. Faris Almushrafi, head of the History Department at King Saud University (Asharq Al-Awsat)

First Saudi State Seal: Official Recognition, Administrative Record

Dr. Faris Almushrafi, head of the History Department at King Saud University, said Founding Day is not only a moment to recall events or celebrate beginnings,…

Badr al-Khuraif (Riyadh)
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From Founding to Vision: Saudi State and Oral Memory

Arabs, in their foundational makeup, cultural identity and inherited traditions, are an “oral” rather than a “written” nation. They are captivated by poetry,…

Bandar bin Abdul-Rahman bin Muammar (Riyadh)

Gulf Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic Countries Condemn Statements by the US Ambassador to Israel

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic Countries Condemn Statements by the US Ambassador to Israel

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Syria,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Visits Quba Mosque in Madinah

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, visited Quba Mosque in Madinah and performed the two-unit prayer of…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf GCC, OIC Condemn Statements by US Ambassador to Israel

GCC, OIC Condemn Statements by US Ambassador to Israel

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed rejection and condemnation of the irresponsible and unacceptable…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Dispatches 81st Flight in Ongoing Humanitarian Air Bridge to Gaza

Saudi dispatched on Saturday its 81st relief plane to the Gaza Strip. Operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Japanese Prime Minister on Re-election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to Japan’s Prime Minister…

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)

Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

Qatar and Bahrain congratulated on Saturday the Saudi leadership on Founding Day. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Emir Sheikh…

Gulf Saudi Leadership Donates SAR70 Million to the National Campaign for Charitable Work

Saudi Leadership Donates SAR70 Million to the National Campaign for Charitable Work

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,…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi FM Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from Russian Counterpart 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov congratulated each other on Thursday on the…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and former Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) retired General Michael Kurilla during the ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Former CENTCOM Commander with King Abdulaziz Medal 

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz bestowed on Thursday the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class upon former Commander of the…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and other officials perform prayers at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, visited the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah on Friday to perform prayers. …

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Graham Discuss Relations between Saudi Arabia, US 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with US Senator Lindsey Graham. Talks…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

King Salman Directs Disbursement of over SAR3 Billion as Ramadan Assistance for Social Security Beneficiaries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, upon the recommendation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince…

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Gulf Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

Makkah Deputy Governor Carries Out Field Inspection of Grand Mosque Readiness for Ramadan 

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz inspected the readiness of the Grand Mosque and its facilities, conducting a field…

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 Provides Two Donations Worth SAR150 Mln Through Jood Eskan Platform

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, have…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from President of Kazakhstan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a written message from President of Kazakhstan…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other officials are seen during the ceremony in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Princes and Officials Take Oath Before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Princes and officials appointed by royal orders to their new positions took the oath of office before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Its Categorical Rejection of Israel’s ‘State Land’ Decision in West Bank

The Saudi government condemned on Tuesday Israel’s decision to West Bank lands as "state lands." Reiterating its absolute rejection of these illegal measures…

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

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Arrives in Jeddah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday coming from Riyadh. At King Abdulaziz International Airport,…

Gulf  Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Majmaah University)

Saudi Arabia Declares Wednesday First Day of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia declared on Tuesday that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday. In an address to Saudi citizens, residents in the Kingdom…

Gulf The West Bank village of al-Ram is pictured behind Israel's controversial separation barrier from the outskirts of Jerusalem on February 16, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic Countries Condemn Israel’s 'State Land' Decision in West Bank 

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye strongly condemned on Tuesday Israel's…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Inspects Ramadan Service Readiness at Two Holy Mosques 

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah carried out…

Gulf Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

SDRPY, EU Sign Strategic Partnership to Improve Living Conditions in Yemen 

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and European Union announced on Monday the alignment of their efforts to improve livelihoods…

Gulf Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi FM Receives Message from Iraqi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a written message from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and FM Fuad…

Gulf MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the decision issued by the Israeli occupation government regarding land registration measures in the occupied West Bank…

Asharq Al Awsat