Ghazi al-Harthi

Ghazi al-Harthi
Gulf The Saudi Interior Minister receiving his Syrian counterpart in Jeddah last month (SPA)

Syria’s Interior Ministry Stresses Cooperation with Saudi Arabia to Combat Crime, Terrorism

The Syrian Ministry of Interior has confirmed it is coordinating closely with Saudi Arabia on joint security operations aimed at tackling organized crime and…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

GCC Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: Escalation Poses Grave Threat to Gulf Security

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is maintaining regular and active communication with all international parties involved in the ongoing conflict, as part of…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf A thick column of smoke rises above an oil refinery south of Tehran after it was targeted in an overnight Israeli airstrike (AFP). 

Saudi Arabia Launches Regional and Global Diplomatic Drive to Contain Israel-Iran Conflict

Saudi Arabia has intensified its diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran, reaffirming its rejection of Israeli…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's Hajj Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: No Effort Spared in Serving the Pilgrims

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah stressed that the Kingdom is keen on providing the best services and procedures to the Hajj pilgrims. …

Ghazi al-Harthi (Makkah)
Gulf Muslims perform Tawaf in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Health System for Hajj Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry said it has stepped up efforts this year to expand digital health services as part of a broader strategy to harness advanced…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Makkah)
Gulf The Hajj will begin next week. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Says over a Million Hajj Pilgrims Have Arrived in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports announced on Monday that over a million pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom to perform this year’s Hajj, which…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Varieties A view of the Saudi-Chinese Forum for Product Exports and Agricultural Sustainability. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, China to Cooperate on Parks, Reforestation and Anti-Desertification

A recent Saudi delegation’s visit to China marked a significant step toward deepening environmental cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Chaired by the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers, the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council convened in Riyadh on Sunday. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Riyadh, Ankara Agree on 21 Cooperation Initiatives 

Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Emrullah Isler revealed that Ankara and Riyadh agreed on 21 tangible cooperation initiatives that cover a “wide range of…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)