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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with UN Sec-Gen, Arab Leaders on Sidelines of Bahrain Arab Summit

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with UN Sec-Gen, Arab Leaders on Sidelines of Bahrain Arab Summit

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met on Thursday with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, on the…

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Gulf King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa. BNA

Bahraini King Stresses Importance of Establishing Just Peace in Middle East

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa delivered a speech after assuming the presidency of the 33rd session of the Arab League from Saudi Crown Prince…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince arrived on Thursday in Bahrain to attend the Arab League Summit

Saudi Crown Prince: Kingdom Supports Establishment of Internationally Recognized Palestinian State

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for the establishment of an internationally recognized Palestinian state. This came during his speech at…

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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Crown Prince Leads Saudi Delegation to Arab Summit in Bahrain

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud headed to Manama on Thursday to lead the Kingdom’s delegation to the 33rd Arab Summit hosted by…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Bahraini Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa

Sheikh Abdullah Al Khalifa to Asharq Al-Awsat: Bahrain Summit Faces Historic Moment

Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, emphasized that the upcoming Arab…

Merza al-Khuwaldi (Manama)

Gulf File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN General Assembly's Vote in Favor of Palestinian Membership

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom's welcoming of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a resolution, in an…

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo

GCC Sec-Gen Welcomes UN General Assembly's Resolution on Palestine's Right to Full Membership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution supporting…

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

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bahrain's King on Death of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salman bin Khalid Al Khalifa

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom…

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Gulf Royal Saudi Air Force group - File photo / SPA

Royal Saudi Air Forces Conclude Participation in 'Desert Flag' Exercise in UAE

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) concluded its participation in the mixed air exercise "Desert Flag," which was carried out at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United…

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Gulf  A part of the massive reception held for Hajj 2024 pilgrims (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes First Batch of Hajj Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia welcomed the first group of pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season, as well as participants of the “Makkah Road” initiative. Arrivals from…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Indian Assistant Foreign Minister Muktesh Pardeshi (Asharq Al-Awsat/PHOTO CREDIT:Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani)

New Delhi Confirms Strategic Partnership with Riyadh

Indian Assistant Foreign Minister Muktesh Pardeshi reiterated India’s strong alliance with Saudi Arabia, highlighting that over 175,000 Indian Hajj pilgrims…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Gulf The 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 of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Leadership Condoles UAE President over Death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan

The Saudi leadership sent cables of condolences to the President of the UAE over the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Saudi Press…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Thursday with the Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Mohammad Mustafa. SPA

Faisal Bin Farhan, Mohammad Mustafa Discuss Developments in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Thursday with the Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf A general view taken from Jerusalem's Mount of Olives shows the holy city with the Dome of the Rock mosque in the center in the early hours of April 19, 2024. (AFP)

Muslim World League Condemns Attack on UNRWA

The Muslim World League (MWL) has condemned, in the strongest terms, the savage attack carried out by Israeli settlers on the headquarters of the United…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settlers' Attack on UNRWA Headquarters in Occupied Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settlers' Attack on UNRWA Headquarters in Occupied Jerusalem

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the blatant attack carried out by Israeli settlers on the UNRWA headquarters in…

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Gulf Al-Issa, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and his two deputies during the launch of the Religious Leaders Conference in Kuala Lumpur (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Int’l Conference of Religious Leaders in Kuala Lumpur Seeks to Strengthen Harmony Among Followers

The International Conference of Religious Leaders kicked off in the Malaysian capital on Wednesday, under the patronage of Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuala Lumpur)
Gulf The Emir of Kuwait carried out a state visit to Türkiye (KUNA)

Türkiye Stresses Support for Kuwait’s Sovereignty, Regional Security

Kuwait and Türkiye stressed the importance of the international community, especially the Security Council, fulfilling its responsibilities towards…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, Zelenskiy Discuss Ukrainian-Russian Crisis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Wednesday from Ukrainian President…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
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. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Brazilian President Over Flooding Victims

The Saudi leadership sent cables of condolences to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva following the floods that struck the state of Rio Grande do…

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Gulf The Saudi military units participating in the exercise arrived in Türkiye and were received by high-ranking army officers - SPA

Saudi Armed Forces Participate in EFES-2024 Exercise in Türkiye

Units from the Saudi Armed Forces are participating in the multinational EFES-2024 military exercise in Izmir, Republic of Türkiye along with other brotherly…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM, Jordanian Counterpart Discuss Recent Developments in Rafah, Gaza Strip

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Escalation of Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

OIC Condemns Escalation of Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the escalation of the Israeli occupying forces' criminal aggression against Gaza Strip, where it…

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Gulf People search with flashlights by an impact crater at the site of a building that was hit by Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 7, 2024 amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

GCC Urges Immediate International Action to Stop Israeli Violations

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) urged on Tuesday the international community to take immediate and collective action to press Israeli forces to halt their…

Gulf A handout photo made available by the Turkish Presidential Press Office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (L) during a signing ceremony after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, 07 May 2024. (EPA/Turkish Presidential Press Office Handout)

Turkish President, Emir of Kuwait Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held talks in Ankara on Tuesday on means to boost bilateral…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support for Joint Islamic Work to Confront Challenges

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support for bolstering joint Islamic work to unite ranks and act across all levels to confront all…

Gulf 07 May 2024, Palestinian Territories, Khan Younis: Displaced Palestinians arriving in Khan Younis with their belongings after leaving Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip due to an evacuation order by the Israeli army. (dpa)

Saudi Arabia Slams Attack by Israeli Settlers on Jordan Aid Convoy Heading to Gaza 

The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Tuesday an attack by Israeli settlers against a Jordanian humanitarian aid convoy that was heading to the…

Gulf The Dialogue, spanning two days of engaging discussions, served as a platform to address pressing global challenges in humanitarian aid and development. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, UK Conclude High-Level Strategic Dialogue on Int'l Development, Humanitarian Assistance

Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), and the United Kingdom successfully concluded their Strategic…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and Russian FM Sergei Lavrov.

Saudi FM Receives Telephone Call from Russian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a telephone call on Tuesday from his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. The two…

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Gulf Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are seen during a previous meeting. (KUNA file photo)

Emir of Kuwait to Kick off State Visit to Türkiye

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will kick off on Tuesday an official visit to Türkiye, his first state visit to the country since he…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)