Ghazi al-Harthi

Ghazi al-Harthi
Gulf Pakistani military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. (Reuters)

Pakistani Military to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Commitment to Saudi Security Is Non-Negotiable

Pakistani military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stressed that the transition of the Makkah Joint Defense Alliance into the practical…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman attends the 23rd meeting of the GCC's Joint Defense Council in Manama, Bahrain, November 10, 2026. (SPA)

What Does the Approval of an Advanced Command for the Unified Military Command in Kuwait Signify?

GCC defense ministers on Tuesday approved the launch of an advanced command for the Unified Military Command in Kuwait and allocated appropriate forces to it. …

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in NEOM during his visit to Saudi Arabia in August 2025 (SPA)

What Does Egypt’s Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia Mean for Regional Security and Yemen’s Future?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's announcement on Saturday that his country would take any measures necessary to protect and defend its Saudi brothers,…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf The first meeting of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement’s Strategic Political and Defense Committee met in Istanbul on Aug. 31. Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry

Makkah Pact Committee to Meet in Riyadh on Monday

A committee of the Makkah Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold talks in Riyadh on Monday. The meeting is expected to bring…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)

Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

The Royal Address delivered by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Custodian of the Two Holy…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Houthi militia attacks have escalated systematically, targeting Islamic holy sites and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Experts: Houthi Attacks on Islamic Holy Sites Violate International Law

The Houthis have continued to target Islamic holy sites, most recently with a drone attack on Makkah, while the Coalition stressed that “the security of the…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Attacks by the Houthis have escalated systematically, targeting Islamic holy sites and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Houthis Continue Targeting Islamic Holy Sites, Arab Coalition Says Security of Two Holy Mosques Is a ‘Red Line’

A Houthi drone attack targeting Makkah on Tuesday was not the first of its kind, but followed an earlier ballistic missile attack in July 2017, according to…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Speakers are seen at the panel discussion at the Security and History Dialogue 2026 Conference in Riyadh on Monday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Alliances, Energy Security and Balanced Partnerships: Pillars of Saudi Stability

Political and economic experts linked security, stable energy supplies and independent decision-making as key pillars of Saudi stability, stressing that…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)