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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Discuss Ways to Enhance Defense Cooperation

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler in Jeddah. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Discuss Ways to Enhance Defense Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler. During the meeting in Jeddah,…

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Gulf This handout photograph released in Jeddah by the official Telegram channel of Ukraine's Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak on March 11, 2025 shows Ukraine's Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak (R), Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha (2nd R), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd L) and US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz (L) posing at the beginning of the Ukrainian and US delegations meeting, amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis. (Handout / Telegram /@ermaka2022 / AFP)

At Crown Prince’s Directives, Saudi Arabia Committed to Supporting Efforts to Resolve Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Upon the directives of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Saudi Arabia hosted on Tuesday talks between the…

Gulf The memorandum seeks to foster cooperation in space activities by facilitating the exchange of information and technologies - SPA

Saudi Arabia, Korea Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to Enhance Space Collaboration

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) to enhance cooperation in the space…

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Gulf MWL Condemns Israeli Occupation's Electricity Cutoff in Gaza

MWL Condemns Israeli Occupation's Electricity Cutoff in Gaza

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the Israeli occupation government's decision to cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip. In a statement, MWL…

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Gulf US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd L), US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz (L), Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (3rd R), Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak (2nd R), and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerovto (R) hold a meeting in Jeddah in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (3L) and Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban (C) on March 11, 2025. (AFP)

‘Decisive’ US-Ukraine Talks Kick off in Jeddah

Talks between the United States and Ukraine kicked off in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Tuesday as part of what has been described as “decisive” efforts…

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Gulf This handout photo released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accompanying Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a guard of honor at the Royal Palace in Jeddah on March 10, 2025. (Photo by SAUDI PRESS AGENCY / AFP)

Saudi Arabia, Ukraine Laud their Strong Economic Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed efforts to achieve "sustainable fair, and comprehensive" peace in…

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Gulf King Salman kissing the Saudi Flag (SPA)

Saudi Flag: A Symbol of Unity from Imam Muhammad bin Saud to King Salman

The Saudi flag has been present at various events for over three centuries, with historical sources noting that the banner and standard used at the time were…

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Gulf The Saudi flag has undergone several transformations throughout history, with its evolution marked by significant events and stories that extend beyond being a simple piece of fabric. File photo: Adnan Al-Turaif

Saudi Flag: A Symbol of Justice, Strength, and Growth for Three Centuries

Saudi Arabia is celebrating its third consecutive Flag Day on Monday, following a royal decree issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz on March 1, 2023. The…

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Gulf People walk surrounded by buildings destroyed during the Israeli air and ground offensive in the Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel, Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel's Gaza Electricity Cut

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday condemned Israel's decision to cut electricity supplies to the Gaza Strip, urging the international community to take action. The…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 10, 2025. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Rubio Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Monday US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for talks on regional and…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman: We Support Solution to Ukraine Crisis, Peace Efforts 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Monday his country’s keenness on supporting all international…

Gulf Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Commander of the SDF Mazloum Abdi shake hands in this handout released on March 10, 2025. SANA/Handout via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Syrian Leadership Deal with SDF to Merge Forces

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed an agreement to integrate all civilian and military institutions in northeastern Syria into Syrian state…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends the 163rd GCC Ministerial Council meeting with Egypt in Makkah on March 6, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi FM, UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process Discuss Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a telephone call from United Nations Special Coordinator for the…

Gulf  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia, Hopes Tuesday’s Meeting with Ukrainians Will Go Well

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of Tuesday's planned meeting between US officials and Ukrainians in Jeddah. He…

Gulf In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center left, meets with Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy governor of Saudi Arabia's Makkah region, center right, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Arrives in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Summit with US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Monday in Saudi Arabia for a visit ahead of his team's meeting with America's top diplomat. While Zelenskyy…

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

Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and…

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Gulf OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership

OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha welcomed the resumption of the Syrian Arab Republic's membership in the OIC,…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Eritrean President on Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki on bilateral relations between…

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MWL Welcomes OIC Resolutions on Palestine and Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) has welcomed the resolutions adopted by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince receiving Ukrainian President in June (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Hosting US-Ukraine Meeting Next Week

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday plans to host a scheduled meeting between the US and Ukraine in Jeddah next week. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry…

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Gulf Diplomats attend an Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah on March 7, 2025. (AFP)

OIC Adopts Arab Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation formally adopted early Saturday an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza…

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)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Crown Prince Donate SAR70 Mln to National Charity Campaign

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 Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

Albudaiwi: GCC Support All Efforts by Syria to Ensure Security and Stability

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Albudaiwi, reiterated the Council's unwavering support for the Syrian Arab Republic in its…

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Gulf Saudi foreign minister meets with his Iranian counterpart. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met in Jeddah on Friday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines…

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

Saudi King Approves Launch of 5th National Charity Campaign via Ehsan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved the launch of the 5th National Campaign for Charitable Work on Friday via the…

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Gulf The Ministry said the Kingdom would continue to do its utmost to end the Ukrainian crisis

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Hosting Meeting between US, Ukraine Next Week

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the prospect of hosting a meeting between the United States and Ukraine in Jeddah next week, its Foreign Ministry said in a…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Security Forces in Syria

Saudi Arabia on Friday condemned in a statement "crimes" by "outlaw groups" after deadly clashes with security forces in Syria. "The Foreign Ministry…

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Gulf Jassim Al-Budaiwi speaks during the ministerial meetings in Makkah on Thursday (GCC)

Gulf Countries Support Outcomes of Palestine Summit in Cairo

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its support for the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab “Palestine Summit” held in Egypt, which endorsed a plan…

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Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receiving Volodymyr Zelensky in Riyadh on February 27, 2024 (SPA).

Trump, Zelensky to Visit Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in two separate statements on Thursday that they plan to visit Saudi Arabia. …

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