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British Trade Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK-GCC Free Trade Deal a ‘Landmark’ Moment

Gulf British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi at the signing of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement ceremony. (GCC)

British Trade Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK-GCC Free Trade Deal a ‘Landmark’ Moment

British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant has described the free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council as a …

Najlaa Habriri (London)
Gulf A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Drone Attacks on Bahrain

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Saturday the Iranian drone attacks against Bahrain earlier in the day. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that…

Gulf Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday Iran’s drone attack against the kingdom, saying it was a violation of its sovereignty and international…

Gulf Hamad Al Sheikh, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Chairman of the Board of the Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds of Minors and Their Counterparts. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Regulates Management of Assets Seized in Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing Cases

Saudi Arabia has approved a new law governing the preservation and management of seized assets, aiming to protect them from misuse, concealment, or damage…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Welcomes Omani Initiative on Strait of Hormuz, Condemns Iranian Threats

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Albudaiwi, welcomed Oman's announcement, made in coordination with the International Maritime…

Asharq Al Awsat

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

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

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that supporting stability in Sudan, securing a ceasefire, and preserving the country's territorial integrity and state institutions remain its top priorities.(SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Sudan's Unity, Political Solution to End Crisis

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that supporting stability in Sudan, securing a ceasefire, and preserving the country's territorial integrity and state…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)

Abdullah bin Zayed, Araghchi Discuss US-Iran Agreement

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf A view of the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit in Rome, attended by officials, diplomats, and experts. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia: Palestinian Cause Remains Central to Any Serious Vision for Regional Security

Saudi Arabia stressed that the region is undergoing a profound strategic transformation that requires new approaches to security and stability, emphasizing…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Urges UN Action to Protect Children in Conflict Zones

Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that protecting children in armed conflicts is a shared global responsibility requiring concerted efforts to address…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister and  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio - SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Qatari, Omani and US Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate meetings in Manama with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Qatari Prime Minister and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Electronic Travel Authorization Service for UK Citizens

Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Launches Electronic Travel Authorization Service for UK Citizens

As a continuation of the longstanding and distinguished relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a meeting with Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, in Manama, Bahrain, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee/Pool

GCC and US Stress Commitment to Strategic Partnership, Regional Security

Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stressed on Thursday their commitment to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Manama)
Gulf Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (KUNA)

Rubio: Kuwait is an Indispensable Partner for Regional Security and Stability

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Kuwait as “an indispensable partner for regional security and stability.” Rubio held talks with Kuwait's Emir…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Faisal bin Farhan, Araghchi Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi Press Agency…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Manama on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister in Bahrain for GCC-US Ministerial Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Manama on Wednesday to take part in the ministerial meeting between the Gulf…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah chairs his delegation's a meeting of foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP)

Saudi FM Holds Talks with Turkish, Kyrgyz Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a telephone call today from his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. …

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Gulf United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet on Wednesday. (WAM)

Mohamed bin Zayed, Rubio Discuss Middle East Developments

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting the UAE…

Gulf A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee

US Reopens Embassy in Kuwait Months after Iranian Attack

The US Embassy in Kuwait has resumed operations that were suspended following attacks in March by Iran, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Oman Opens Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes, Says No Tolls Will Be Charged

Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing any tolls and had designated two temporary routes north and south of the…

Gulf Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel. (UN file)

Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support to Syria’s Sovereignty, Territorial Unity at Security Council

Saudi Arabia stressed before the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday its support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria, and its…

Gulf Residential units in the first phase of the SEDRA project in northern Riyadh. (ROSHN)

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Mini-Cities,’ Smart Apartments Reshape Modern Living

Just a few years ago, searching for a home in Riyadh was like walking through a minefield: astronomical prices for unused space and a market ruled by guesswork…

Mohammed al-Mutairi (Riyadh)
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Approves Hosting of 1,000 Umrah Performers from 16 Nations under Guests Program

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved on Tuesday the hosting of 1,000 male and female Umrah performers from around the…

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

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Emir of Qatar over Victims of Ras Laffan Gas Facility Explosion

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Tuesday a cable of condolence and sympathy to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…

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

Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Firm Stance in Supporting Int’l Security and Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s firm and steadfast stances in support of efforts to establish security and stability in the region and…

Gulf Projects implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center have benefited 113 countries worldwide (SPA). 

Saudi Aid to Refugees and Displaced People Worldwide Approaches $24 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s support for refugees, displaced persons, and temporary residents around the world has reached unprecedented levels, according to newly released…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Counterparts from Sudan, Algeria, Syria, and Mauritania

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Monday held separate meetings in Amman with his counterparts from Sudan, Algeria,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Gulf foreign ministers and GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi are seen in Amman on Monday. (GCC)

Gulf FMs Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Regional Security

The Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Coordination meeting discussed in Amman on Monday the latest regional and international efforts to consolidate…

Asharq Al Awsat (Amman)
Gulf The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

Muslim World League Offers Condolences to Qatar after Ras Laffan Factory Explosion

The Muslim World League (MWL) extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to Qatar, its leadership and people, and to the families of the victims of an…

Asharq Al Awsat