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Albudaiwi: 'Arabian Gulf Security 4' Exercise Enhances GCC Security Integration

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

Albudaiwi: 'Arabian Gulf Security 4' Exercise Enhances GCC Security Integration

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the "Arabian Gulf Security 4" tactical exercise serves to bolster Gulf…

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

Saudi FM Holds Phone Talks with Iranian Counterpart, Receives Benin FM

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by telephone with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace. (SPA)

Saudi Crown, German Chancellor Hold Talks in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on…

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Gulf File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Palestinian President Applauds Saudi Arabia's Stance on Palestine

President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas commended the steadfast positions of both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in supporting the Palestinian people’s…

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Gulf The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them, as well as topics of mutual interest - SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with Emir of Qatar

Under the directives of the leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…

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Gulf 03 February 2026, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye stressed in a joint statement on Wednesday the importance of strengthening political and economic cooperation, and reaffirmed their…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia's Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Poland's Foreign Affairs Minister (not in picture) give a joint press conference after their meeting at the Foreign Office in Warsaw, January 26, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need to Contain Regional Tensions

Saudi Arabia and Egypt stressed on Tuesday the importance of containing tensions and preventing a wider escalation in the region, calling for intensified…

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Gulf 02 February 2026, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah: German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche (C) poses for a photo during a visit to the Mercedes Benz Heavy Duty Trucks and Saudi Liebherr Company Ltd construction site in the Juffali Industrial Park. (dpa)

German Chancellor to Visit Riyadh to Boost Strategic, Economic Ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for his first official visit, meeting Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hold talks in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Meet in Riyadh, Discuss Regional, Int'l Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Tuesday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The…

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Gulf Photo of Diori Hamani International Airport in January 2026 (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Niamey Airport in Niger

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack that targeted Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The Kingdom reaffirmed…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince, Russian President Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin on…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Condemnation of Israel’s Violations of Gaza Ceasefire

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its condemnation of Israel’s violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. The government renewed the stance it made with…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan meet in Jeddah. (SPA file)

Erdoğan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Ties with Saudi Arabia Are Strategic for Regional Peace, Stability, Prosperity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed on Tuesday that his country was prepared to mediate between Iran and the United States to ease tensions between…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Gulf 28 May 2025, Azerbaijan, Lachin: Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks during Lachin's trilateral summit of Azerbaijani, Turkish and Pakistani leaders. (Turkish Presidency/dpa)

President of Türkiye Arrives in Riyadh

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday on an official vsit to the Kingdom. He was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport…

Gulf The Saudi Crown Prince during his reception of the Secretary General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council in September (SPA)

Enayati to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia is a Pivotal Partner, Relations Are ‘Shielded’

The Iranian ambassador to Riyadh said relations with Saudi Arabia are “shielded” and cannot be undermined, stressing that both countries share a commitment to…

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Gulf Officials are seen at the launch ceremony in Islamabad on Monday. (IMCTC)

Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Launches ‘Idmaj’ Rehabilitation Initiative in Pakistan

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) launched in Islamabad on Monday the Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration Initiative for Individuals…

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Gulf KSrelief distributes food baskets in Gaza on Monday. (SPA)

KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets in Southern Gaza 

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed on Monday food baskets in displacement camps in the southern Gaza Strip,…

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Gulf A general view of a portion of an open pit coltan mine in Rubaya on January 30, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Congo over Mine Collapse Victims

Saudi Arabia expressed on Monday its condolences to the families of the victims, and to the people and government of the Democratic Republic of Congo,…

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

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Kuwaiti Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke via phone with Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad…

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Gulf The newly-appointed ministers. (KUNA)

Cabinet Reshuffle in Kuwait Includes Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Information

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued on Sunday an Emiri decree ordering a cabinet reshuffle affecting eight ministerial posts, most…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait City)
Gulf A general view of destroyed buildings near the Nuseirat camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026. (AFP)

Arab, Islamic Countries Slam Israeli Violations of Gaza Ceasefire

The foreign ministers of a number of Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned on Sunday Israel's repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire that have…

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

Saudi Crown Prince, King of Morocco Hold Telephone Talks

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Sunday to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI. The Crown…

Gulf Top southern Yemen officials meet in Riyadh. (Saba)

Top Southern Yemen Officials Hold Expanded Meeting in Riyadh

Top officials from southern Yemen held an expanded meeting in Riyadh on Saturday as part of efforts to build trust and unite southern ranks, paving the way for…

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

MWL Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government and SDF

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the Syrian government’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, reached under a…

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Gulf A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Saudi Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: Kingdom’s Position on Regional Escalation Has Not Changed

A senior Saudi official dismissed to Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the Kingdom has changed its position on the escalation in the region. The source stressed…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of…

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Gulf This aerial image shows the Potomac River, with a view of the Pentagon at bottom, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

US Approves Potential $9 Billion Sale of Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $9…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Gulf This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

During 2025, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered over 35,000 tons of food, shelter, and medical supplies to 61 countries…

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Gulf Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire…

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