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Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Iranian Attacks, Holds Calls with Several Leaders

Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Iranian Attacks, Holds Calls with Several Leaders

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

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Gulf Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Failed, Cowardly Iranian Attacks Targeting Riyadh and Eastern Regions

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its strongest rejection and condemnation of the blatant and cowardly Iranian attacks targeting Riyadh and Eastern regions…

Gulf Headquarters of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior (KUNA)

Drone Strikes Kuwait Airport as More Loud Explosions Heard over Doha

A drone struck Kuwait's international airport on Saturday, the civil aviation authority said, causing minor injuries as Iran retaliated across the Gulf for US…

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Gulf File photo of Bahrain Flag (Reuters)

US Embassy in Bahrain to Close due to 'Ongoing Missile Strikes'

The US embassy in Bahrain said it will close on Sunday after Iranian missiles targeted Manama, as Tehran launched broad retaliatory strikes in the Gulf…

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Gulf Smoke is left in the sky after reported Iranian missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Doha, Qatar, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Qatar Emir, Saudi Crown Prince Urge 'Immediate Halt' to Escalation on Call

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday urged a halt to escalation and return to dialogue…

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Gulf  Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026. (Reuters)

Gulf Countries Close Airspace after Intercepting Rockets from Iran

Gulf countries temporarily closed their airspace after intercepting rockets fired at them from Iran in wake of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran. In…

Gulf A traditional dhow boat with tourists travels on the waters of the Persian Gulf in front of the West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, 27 February 2026. (EPA)

Qatar Condemns ‘Blatant Violation’ of Territory by Iran in Missile Attack

Qatar on Saturday condemned an Iranian missile attack on its territory after explosions were heard across Doha. The country's foreign ministry voiced in a…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, Afghan FMs Discuss De-escalation Efforts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has received a phone call from Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. During…

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Gulf Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Tehran's Ambassador in Riyadh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia, Iran Aligned on Averting War

Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati revealed that Tehran has consulted Gulf Cooperation Council states, foremost among them Saudi Arabia, on its…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf People are seen at the inauguration of the central kitchen in Gaza. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Launches Gaza Central Kitchen to Provide 24,000 Meals Daily During Ramadan 

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) inaugurated on Thursday a central kitchen in the Gaza Strip. Launched in cooperation with the…

Gulf The OIC General Secretariat holds an extraordinary meeting in Jeddah on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian Territories. (SPA)

OIC Calls on Int’l Community to Compel Israel to Abide by Peace Plan 

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation underscored on Thursday the centrality of the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem to the Muslim world, slamming Israel’s…

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Gulf Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meets with Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi and other members of the council. (X)

Saudi Arabia Provides Yemen with $347 Million to Pay Govt Employee Salaries 

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman announced on Thursday that the Kingdom was providing new financial support to Yemen, worth 347 million dollars,…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi, Pakistani FMs Discuss Means to Ease Tensions 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a telephone call from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and FM…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, British Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Thursday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. …

Gulf Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shayea al-Zindani (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemen PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: New Saudi Support Boosts Gov’t Performance

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shayea al-Zindani said new Saudi economic support to cover public sector salaries and help reduce the budget…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)

Saudi Leadership Sends Condolences to Kuwaiti Emir, Crown Prince on Death of Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent cable of condolences and sympathy to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al…

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Gulf The rise of Kuwaiti banking sector assets to more than $326 billion reflects the strength of the financial system and the confidence of international institutions. 

Kuwait Marks Independence, Liberation Anniversaries Amid Record Financial Surpluses

Kuwait celebrated on Wednesday the 65th independence anniversary (National Day) and the 35th anniversary of Liberation Day, marking the country’s liberation…

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Saudi King Sends Letter to Sultan of Oman

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a letter to Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq highlighting the bilateral relations between…

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Gulf Professional conduct and swift processing are among the most prominent traits of passport personnel (SPA)

Saudi Passports Boost Readiness for Ramadan Umrah

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports is leading frontline operations to receive visitors and Umrah performers from around the world during the holy…

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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. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Kuwait on National Day 

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al…

Gulf Worshippers perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Opens Registration for Domestic Pilgrims for 2026 Hajj 

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Tuesday that registration was open for domestic pilgrims to perform this year’s annual Hajj. It said…

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Gulf Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji meet in Kigali on Tuesday. (SPA)

Riyadh, Kigali Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments 

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame received Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji in Kigali on Tuesday for talks on regional and international…

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

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support for Efforts to Consolidate Regional and Int’l Development

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s firm stances and continuous support for efforts to achieve security and peace and consolidate regional…

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MWL Supports Joint Statement Condemning Israeli Actions in the West Bank

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the joint statement issued by the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia and various other foreign ministers condemning Israel…

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Gulf Saudi  FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks to journalists during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 16, 2024. (EPA)

Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed the…

Gulf Saudi Arabia marking Founding Day - SPA

Saudi Embassy in Lebanon Celebrates Founding Day

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Lebanon celebrated the 299th anniversary of the founding of the Saudi state on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani meet in Riyadh earlier in February. (Saudi Foreign Ministry) 

Faisal bin Farhan, Shaibani Discuss Developments in Syria 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a telephone call from his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (GCC)

GCC Calls on Iraq to Withdraw Contentious Coordinates, Map Lodged with UN 

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi called on Monday Iraq to withdraw the list of coordinates and the map lodged with the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf FILE - This photo shows a construction site of new housing projects in the West Bank Israeli settlement of Givat Ze'ev, Monday, June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File)

Saudi Arabia, Various Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel over West Bank Moves

The ‌foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Brazil, France, Spain, Türkiye and various other states condemned Israeli decisions that they said introduce…

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