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Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in GCC Coordination Meeting in New York

Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a coordination meeting of the ministerial council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in New York. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in GCC Coordination Meeting in New York

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a coordination meeting of the ministerial council of the Gulf Cooperation Council …

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Official, Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyards

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s courtyards by an Israeli occupation official and a group of extremist…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on August 7 (Turkish Presidency).

Türkiye: The Makkah Agreement Will Be a Pivotal Platform That Changes the Rules of the Game in the Region

Türkiye said the Makkah Agreement on mutual defense will become a pivotal platform that will change the rules of the game in the region. Turkish Foreign…

Said Abdel Razzak (Ankara)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi FM Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to International Peace and Security

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said that Saudi Arabia’s participation in the high-level week of the 81st session of…

Asharq Al Awsat
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UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The UN Security Council has warned of the consequences of the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the threats posed to international navigation in the Red Sea…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)

Gulf UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and GCC Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi meet in New York. (GCC)

Gulf, UN Condemnation of Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned on Saturday the terrorist Houthi militia's attacks on Saudi Arabia, its targeting of…

Gulf Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition Destroys Ballistic Missile Fired by Houthis at Riyadh

The Arab Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced that Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the…

Gulf Saudi Civil Defense (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Lifts Early Warning Alerts Issued in Ten Cities

The Saudi Civil Defense sent an all clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for potential ⁠danger in several cities of the kingdom as part of emergency…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Prince Musaid bin Abdulrahman (King Abdulaziz Foundation)

Saudi Electronic University Renamed after Prince Musaid bin Abdulrahman

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered the Saudi Electronic University in Riyadh renamed after Prince Musaid bin Abdulrahman, following a recommendation by…

Jubair Alansari (Riyadh)
Gulf Arab, Regional Officials Condemn Houthi Attacks on Taif

Arab, Regional Officials Condemn Houthi Attacks on Taif

Arab and regional officials and organizations condemned on Friday the recent Houthi attacks targeting Taif, expressing solidarity with those affected and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf KSrelief signed a joint program with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to provide emergency support to orphans and families who lost their breadwinners in Gaza. (SPA)

KSrelief Signs Joint Program to Sponsor 1,500 Orphans in Gaza

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a joint executive program on Friday with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)

EU Operation Aspides Raises Alert Level South of Red Sea

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday the EU naval mission in the Red Sea Operation ‌Aspides has ‌raised the &zwnj…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA

Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition: From Foundational Phase to Active Deployment

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition held its fourth planning meeting on Thursday at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, gathering 154 naval…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Gulf People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistan Mosque

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday expressed the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the deadly terrorist attack that targeted a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

EU, Tunisia, Uzbekistan and Oman Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The European Union, Tunisia, Uzbekistan and Oman condemned recent Houthi militia attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming their support for the Kingdom’s…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Zeki Aktürk, Spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense (Turkish Ministry of Defense)

Turkish Defense Ministry: Ongoing Houthi Threat in Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Jeopardize Regional Security

The Turkish Ministry of Defense condemned last weekend’s attempt to target the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as Houthi actions that threaten regional…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met with Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) of Qatar Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Meets with Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met Thursday in Riyadh with Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Gulf An F-35 stealth warplane. Photo: CENTCOM

US Approves Potential Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved a potential sale of $24.3 billion sale of F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday. "The…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Gulf The attack resulted in the death of a Yemeni resident - SPA

Civil Defense: One Killed, Two Injured by Intercepted Houthi Drone Debris in Taif

The General Directorate of Civil Defense stated that Civil Defense teams in Taif Governorate responded on Friday to falling debris from the interception and…

Asharq Al Awsat
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 An aerial view of the Grand Mosque and parts of Makkah (SPA)

Arab and Islamic Condemnations Follow Houthi Targeting of Makkah

The Houthi targeting of Makkah has drawn widespread condemnation across the Arab and Islamic world, with governments and religious institutions denouncing the…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from French President, Message from Jordan King

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron,…

Asharq Al Awsat
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 Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Attempted UAV Attack on Makkah

Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Attempted UAV Attack on Makkah

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy condemned the attempted UAV attack on Makkah, following the Kingdom's interception and destruction of the hostile…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Engineer Abdulmohsen Al Salem, Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Undersecretary for Umrah and Visit Affairs (Photo: Ghazi Mahdi)

Hajj and Umrah: Expanded Options for Umrah Performers, No New Requirements for Arrivals from 170 Countries

Abdulmohsen Al Salem, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Umrah and Visit Affairs, confirmed that there are no new requirements for Umrah,…

Said Al Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf The Kingdom reiterated its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the Two Holy Mosques. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday the terrorist Houthi militia's launch of a hostile drone toward Makkah on Tuesday. A Foreign Ministry statement said the…

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

MWL Condemns Houthi Militia Attacks on Makkah, Madinah

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Makkah and Madinah, as well as its continued aggression…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)

Pakistan PM Condemns in ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Attack on Makkah

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned on Wednesday “in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous” attack on the holy city of Makkah. …

Gulf The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Stresses Red Sea Maritime Security

The United Nations condemned attacks by the Houthi militia targeting civilian infrastructure and the energy sector in Saudi Arabia, stressing the importance of…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)