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Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

Gulf The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)

Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi held a phone call with GCC Secretary General and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen. …

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Gulf 21 December 2024, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Police emergency vehicles are stationed in front of the market in Magdeburg.Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack at German Market

Saudi Arabia condemned the ramming attack at a market in the German city of Magdeburg, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday. Police arrested…

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Gulf Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes General Assembly Resolution on Israel's Obligations

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a United Nations General Assembly resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to issue a legal…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Morocco's King

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Friday to Morocco's King Mohammed…

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Gulf OIC Welcomes UN Call for ICJ Opinion on Israel's Aid Obligations to Palestinians

OIC Welcomes UN Call for ICJ Opinion on Israel's Aid Obligations to Palestinians

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the UN General Assembly approval of a resolution requesting "an advisory opinion of the…

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Gulf Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA

Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles stressed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Australia, noting that the…

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Gulf The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

In an effort to strengthen the partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government approved on Wednesday the establishment of a higher joint…

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Gulf Some of the participants, including ministers, ambassadors, and relevant experts (GCC)

Int’l Forum in Riyadh Discusses Digital Diplomacy

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), in collaboration with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), hosted the 4th Diplomatic Connect event on December 17th…

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MWL Welcomes UN Resolution on Palestinian Right to Self-Determination

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly affirming the right of Palestinians to self…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Australia Discuss Efforts to Support Security in the Region, the World

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles in…

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Gulf Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed developments in Syria at a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This came during al…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Syrian People, Their Country’s Security and Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its support to the Syrian people and everything that would restore security and stability in their country. Prince…

Gulf The Saudi and Pakistani delegations meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Bolstering Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Monday with Pakistani Federal Minister for Interior and…

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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 Bahrain on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on his…

Gulf  A child holding the flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is held up, as people celebrate after fighters of the ruling Syrian body ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in the Damascus old city, Syria, December 13, 2024. (Reuters)

Qatar to Reopen Its Embassy in Syria on Tuesday

Qatar will reopen its embassy in Syria on Tuesday after it was closed for more than 13 years, the Gulf country's foreign ministry said on Sunday, a week after…

Gulf  An Israeli military vehicle rides by the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, as seen from Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, December 15, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Decision to Expand Settlement of Golan Heights

Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the Israeli government’s decision to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights “as it continues to sabotage attempts…

Gulf 15 May 2024, Australia, Canberra: Protesters hold flags at a pro-Palestine rally outside Parliament House in Canberra. (dpa)

Albudaiwi: GCC States Continue Supporting Palestinian People's Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Albudaiwi reaffirmed on Sunday the commitment of GCC member states to support the legitimate rights of…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz greeting King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - SPA

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with King of Jordan

Upon the directives of the Saudi leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Sunday with Jordan's King Abdullah II. During…

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

GCC Sec-Gen Welcomes Statement Issued by the Arab Ministerial Contact Group on Syria

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Albudaiwi welcomed the statement issued by the Arab Ministerial Contact Group on Syria, which…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Bombing of Nuseirat Camp in Gaza

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ bombing of Al-Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza. The Kingdom…

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Gulf Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (Reuters)

Bahrain Says It Is Willing to Provide Support for Syria in International Organizations

The kingdom of Bahrain sent a message Friday to Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the opposition faction that toppled…

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Horrific Israeli Massacre in Gaza's Nuseirat Camp

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi condemned the horrific massacre in the Nuseirat camp in the Gaza Strip, which…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Massacres and War Crimes in Gaza Strip

OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Massacres and War Crimes in Gaza Strip

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the horrific massacre perpetrated by the Israeli occupation in the Nuseirat refugee camp in…

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Arab League Condemns Israeli Incursion into Syrian Demilitarized Zone, Nearby Sites

The Arab League held an emergency meeting Thursday to condemn Israel's incursion into Syria and its threat to regional and international peace. Permanent…

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Gulf The meeting took place at the Joint Forces Command headquarters in Riyadh - SPA

Saudi Joint Forces Commander Meet Yemeni Officials in Riyadh

Saudi Commander of the Joint Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman has met with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council member Othman Majali,…

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Gulf Nasser Bourita receives Jasem Al-Budaiwi in Rabat (GCC).

Gulf-Morocco Meeting Scheduled for March to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday extended an official invitation to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to attend…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia, UK Stress Importance of Regional De-escalation

Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have stressed the importance of “regional de-escalation” and “adherence to international norms and the United Nations…

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

Saudi Foreign Minister, Kallas Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has received a phone call from the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security…

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Saudi Arabia Urges Immediate Gaza Ceasefire, Reaffirms Support for UNRWA at UNGA Session

Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, the permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s call for a ceasefire in Gaza as he…

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