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Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Rome on Official Visit

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Rome on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and an accompanying delegation arrived in Rome on Tuesday on an official visit. Discussions…

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

Saudi Govt Praises Riyadh’s Suggestion to Host Arab-Islamic Follow-up Summit in Riyadh

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the support and endorsement of the Kingdom's proposal to hold a joint Arab-Islamic follow-up summit in Riyadh. It…

Gulf The plane is carrying essential humanitarian supplies including food, shelter, and medical aid. (SPA)

Tenth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut to Deliver Aid to Lebanese People

The tenth Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), landed on Tuesday at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi-Jordanian Summit Underscores Solidarity with Palestinians, Lebanon

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Tuesday Jordan’s King Abdullah II. King Abdullah…

Gulf The Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Coalition alongside the Chief of Staff of Burkina Faso's Army. (Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition)

Saudi Arabia Backs Special Forces Training Programs in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has welcomed a partnership with the Riyadh-based Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition to tackle the growing threat of al-Qaeda and ISIS in…

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Gulf The Qatari Shura Council holds its second session and reviews the draft constitutional amendments.(QNA)

Qatar’s Government Briefs Shura Council on Proposed Constitutional Amendments

The Qatari Shura Council held a session on Monday to review proposed constitutional amendments announced by the Emir of Qatar in mid-October to return to the…

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MWL Strongly Condemns Israeli Settlers' Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque's courtyards by Israeli settlers, occurring under the watch and protection of…

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Gulf The Royal Saudi Naval Forces, alongside forces from Egypt, France and Cyprus, concluded the "Medusa 13" joint naval and air exercise in Greece. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Royal Saudi Naval Forces Conclude 'Medusa 13' Exercise in Greece

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces, alongside forces from Egypt, France and Cyprus, concluded the "Medusa 13" joint naval and air exercise in Greece. Rear Admiral…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 50 Judges on Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Monday a Royal Order promoting and appointing 50 judges on the Board of…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional De-escalation Efforts with UK Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held telephone talks on Monay with UK Secretary of State for Defense John Healey on regional…

Gulf  Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip on October 19, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Forces' Bombing of Houses in Gaza’s Beit Lahia

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday Israeli forces for bombing of houses in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, and a settler incursion into Al-Aqsa…

Gulf Russia's President Vladimir Putin and United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrive for a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool Purchase Licensing Rights

UAE Says Ready for Additional Efforts to Settle Russia-Ukraine Conflict

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that he was ready to support efforts to…

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Gulf Ninth Saudi relief plane departs for Lebanon with essential aid supplies. (SPA)

Ninth Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Lebanon with Essential Aid Supplies

The ninth relief plane of the Saudi air bridge, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), left King Khalid International…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Israeli Occupation's 'Heinous Massacre' in Beit Lahia

OIC Condemns Israeli Occupation's 'Heinous Massacre' in Beit Lahia

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned in the strongest terms the heinous massacre committed by the Israeli occupation forces in Beit Lahia in…

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Eighth Saudi Relief Plane with Aid for the Lebanese People Arrives in Beirut

The eighth Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived on Sunday at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri…

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Gulf The aircraft is carrying essential supplies, including food, medical aid, and shelter material. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Sends Seventh Relief Plane to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) dispatched on Saturday the seventh relief plane to Lebanon from Riyadh's King Khalid…

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 President of Azerbaijan on Restoration of Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on the…

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Gulf A sixth Saudi relief plane, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter aid, arrived in Beirut from Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Arabia Sends 6th Relief Plane to Lebanon

A sixth Saudi relief plane, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter aid, arrived in Beirut from Riyadh as part of the Saudi air bridge operated by the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Gulf US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers a statement on Russian intelligence operations at the US State Department on September 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP

Blinken Discusses Mideast Conflict with Saudi, Qatari Counterparts

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken made two separate phone calls on Thursday with his Saudi and Qatari counterparts, the US Department of…

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Gulf This aid aims to assist the Lebanese people during the ongoing crisis. SPA

Saudi Arabia Sends Fifth Relief Plane to Lebanon

A fifth Saudi relief plane, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter aid, arrived in Beirut from Riyadh as part of the Saudi air bridge operated by the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman led the Saudi delegation at the EU-GCC summit, underscoring Riyadh’s commitment to strengthening its international partnerships (SPA)

EU, GCC Push to Strengthen Relations, Enhance Cooperation

The first-ever EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Brussels on Wednesday saw wide participation from leaders on both sides. EU Ambassador to Saudi…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf European Council President Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud stand as they pose for a family photo during the joint European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, in Brussels, Belgium October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Johanna Geron

Gulf-EU Summit Calls for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza, Lebanon

The leaders of the European Union and six Gulf nations held an inaugural summit Wednesday, encompassing everything from visas and trade to the situation in the…

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Gulf European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud pose during an official welcome ceremony on the day of the joint European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, in Brussels Belgium October 16, 2024. (Reuters)

Gulf, EU Leaders Meet for First Summit against Background of Mideast Turmoil

The leaders of six Gulf nations and European Union met for an inaugural summit on Wednesday against a backdrop of turmoil in the Middle East and struggles to…

Gulf The aid is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis. (SPA)

Fourth Saudi Relief Aid Plane for Lebanese People Arrives in Beirut

The fourth Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived in Beirut on Wednesday carrying food, shelter…

Gulf Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (QNA)

Qatar Considers Shura Council Appointments Instead of Elections

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has directed the referral of proposed constitutional amendments, including the return to appointing members of the…

Merza al-Khuwaldi (Doha)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (AFP/Handout/SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Warn Against Policies that Take Region to the Abyss

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Tuesday against policies that take the…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet session in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Stresses its Ongoing Efforts to Tackle Situation in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday the Kingdom’s ongoing political and humanitarian efforts to tackle the situation in Gaza and its surroundings, and…

Gulf The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)

Royal Saudi Naval Forces to Organize 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum in November

Under the patronage of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces will organize the third Saudi International…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, is welcomed by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi upon his arrival in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Egypt on an Official Visit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, arrived in Egypt on Tuesday on an official visit. He is expected to hold talks…