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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Plot Targeting the UAE

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

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Plot Targeting the UAE

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the terrorist plot targeting the national unity and stability of the United Arab Emirates. A Foreign Ministry statement…

Gulf This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, (C-R) welcoming Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa upon his arrival in Jeddah, on April 21, 2026. (SPA)

Syrian President Arrives in Jeddah on Official Visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit. He was welcomed at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport by Deputy…

Gulf People walk past street stalls in front of a mosque in downtown Hargeisa. (AFP file)

MWL Condemns Israel’s Appointment of Envoy to Self-Proclaimed 'Somaliland'

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Israel’s announcement of appointing a diplomatic envoy to the self-proclaimed "Somaliland." In a statement,…

Gulf  In this photo released by official website of the Iraqi Presidency Office, newly elected President Nizar Amidi inspects an honor guard during his ceremonial reception at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Iraqi Presidency Office via AP)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Nizar Amidi on Election as President of Iraq

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi on his…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met twice in Jeddah in less than a month. (AFP)

Pakistani Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Quartet Meetings Aim to Promote Regional Peace

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq praised close ties between his country and Saudi Arabia, highlighting recent four-party meetings, Saudi…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Kuwaiti, Omani Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah…

Gulf  The photos and names of the detainees released by the State Security Department (SSD). (WAM)

UAE Dismantles Terrorist Organization

The UAE State Security Department (SSD) announced on Monday the dismantling of a terrorist organization and the arrest of its members, reported the country’s…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan meet in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Burhan Discuss Developments in Sudan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Jeddah on Monday with Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional…

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Saudi Permanent Representative to Arab League Meets with Palestinian Counterpart

Saudi Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Matar met in Cairo on Monday with Permanent Representative of the State of Palestine…

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Gulf Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia welcoming the Chinese President to the Kingdom - SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, Chinese President Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinpin. At the outset of the…

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Gulf Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (BNA)

King of Bahrain Assigns Crown Prince to Hold to Account Those who ‘Betrayed the Nation’

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa declared on Sunday that the state “will proceed firmly” in addressing the consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran,…

Gulf KSrelief has contributed more than US$300 million to improve food security in Yemen since 2020. (Local media)

WFP Hails Saudi Support in Easing Suffering in Yemen

As more than 17 million people across Yemen faced hunger in 2025, a US$25 million contribution from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre …

Gulf A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ambulance crosses the Qasmiyeh bridge heading toward Sidon and Beirut. (AFP)

MWL Condemns Attack on UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the attack targeting the French battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon,…

Gulf Pilgrims from Türkiye are welcomed upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

First Flights of Makkah Route Initiative Beneficiaries Arrive in Madinah

The first flights carrying beneficiaries of the Makkah Route Initiative arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The pilgrims arrived from Türkiye, Pakistan and…

Gulf  This picture taken on November 7, 2024 shows a general view of the city of Hargeisa, capital and largest city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. (AFP)

Arab, Islamic Countries Condemn Israel for Appointing Diplomatic Representative to ‘Somaliland’

The foreign ministers of several Arab and Islamic countries slammed Israel on Saturday for announcing the appointment of a diplomatic representative to the so…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA

Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National…

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Gulf This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS

Saudi FM Participates in Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Antalya

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in Antalya on Saturday in a meeting attended by Pakistani Deputy Prime…

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Gulf GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Meets with Swiss FM in Türkiye

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met on Friday with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Antalya, Türkiye, on the sidelines…

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

Prince Faisal, Rubio Discuss Continued Flow of Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a telephone call on Friday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the…

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Gulf The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026. (QNA)

Shehbaz Sharif, Tamim bin Hamad Support Path of De-escalation

Following his shuttle tour that kicked off in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al…

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Gulf Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat on Thursday (Omani News Agency)

Sultan of Oman, Qatari Emir Discuss Regional Developments, Means to Contain Escalation

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, discussed in Muscat on Thursday the developments in the region amid…

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Gulf OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) commended the diplomatic efforts of US President Donald Trump that led to a 10-day…

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Gulf Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Welcomes US President's Ceasefire Announcement on Lebanon

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Albudaiwi, welcomed the ceasefire announcement made by US President Donald Trump regarding…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes US President's Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon that came into effect at midnight. The…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on Wednesday (SPA)

Saudi-Pakistani Ties Shift from Coordination to Shaping Stability

Analysts said Saudi-Pakistani ties have moved beyond partnership to actively shaping stability and peace, describing Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s…

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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 of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Bolsters Pakistan's Economic Stability with Deposit at Central Bank

Reflecting the strong ties and ongoing cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and in line with the directives of…

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Gulf Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Meets with Top EU Officials in Brussels

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met on Thursday with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in Brussels. …

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, met on Wednesday with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz…

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Gulf Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

GCC Secretary-General Affirms Gulf Stability as a Cornerstone of Global Stability

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stressed during a working session before the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign…

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