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Saudi Defense Minister: Time for STC to Withdraw from Yemen's Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra

Gulf Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Defense Minister: Time for STC to Withdraw from Yemen's Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Saturday it “was time for the Southern Transitional Council in Yemen to listen to reason and prioritize…

Gulf Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

Arab Coalition: We Will Deal with Military Moves that Violate De-escalation Efforts

Spokesman of the Arab coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki al-Malki said on Saturday that “any military moves that violate de…

Gulf Southern forces patrol during a rally calling for South Yemen's independence, in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, 25 December 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Carries out Warning Strike on Yemen’s Hadhramaut, STC Says ‘Open to Coordination’

Saudi Arabia called for calm in eastern Yemen, urging an end to unilateral military moves and for the Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces to return to…

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

GCC: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Violates Int’l Law and Somalia’s Sovereignty

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland region, calling it a dangerous violation of international law and a…

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Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty, Rejects Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Saudi Arabia affirmed full support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on…

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OIC Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region as an independent state,…

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Gulf A view shows an interior of a damaged mosque after several people were killed in an explosion, as the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said, in Homs, Syria December 26, 2025. REUTERS/Ali Ahmed al-Najjar

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syria Mosque

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the deadly terrorist attack that targeted the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque during Friday prayers in the Syrian…

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Gulf The aid was received by the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage in preparation for distribution to the most vulnerable families. SPA

New Saudi Aid Convoy Arrives in Central Gaza Strip

A new Saudi aid convoy carrying essential food supplies, provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), has arrived in the central…

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Gulf Turkish search and rescue team members arrive to the crash site of a jet carrying Libya's army chief of staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad near Kesikkavak village, Türkiye, December 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Libyan Presidential Council on Death of Chief of Staff

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Friday a cable of condolences to President of Libya's Presidential Council Dr…

Gulf The UAE said it welcomes Saudi efforts to support security and stability in Yemen. (Reuters)

UAE Welcomes Saudi Efforts to Support Security in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates welcomes Saudi Arabian efforts to support security and stability in Yemen and ​remains committed to backing stability in the country,…

Gulf A view of Yemen's interim capital Aden. (Reuters)

Yemeni Government Welcomes Saudi Statement on Hadhramaut, Al-Mahra

The Yemeni government welcomed on Thursday the statement by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praising its "clear and responsible stance on recent…

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MWL Praises Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Contain Escalation in Hadhramaut, Al-Mahra

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the statement issued by Saudi Arabia urging de-escalation after the unilateral military activities by the Southern…

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Gulf This file photo taken on March 17, 2022 shows a view of the skyline of the Bahraini capital city of Manama. (AFP)

Bahrain, Qatar Welcome Saudi, UAE Efforts to Bolster Security in Yemen

Bahrain and Qatar welcomed on Thursday efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to bolster security and stability in Yemen. A Foreign Ministry…

Gulf The data also revealed that over 1.7 million Umrah performers arrived from outside the Kingdom during this month - SPA

Hajj Ministry: Umrah Performances Exceed 11.9 Million in Jumada Al Akhira

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, reported more than 11.9 million…

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Gulf This project is an extension of the volunteer medical initiatives provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief - SPA

KSrelief Implements Volunteer General Surgery Medical Project in Gaza Strip

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is implementing a volunteer general surgery medical project at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in the Gaza…

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Gulf The authority uses advanced sensor technology to monitor the number of worshippers and pilgrims among visitors at the main entrances - SPA

Over 68 Million Visitors to Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al Akhira

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the total number of worshippers and visitors to…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia Urges Yemen’s STC to 'Urgently’ Withdraw from Hadhramaut and al-Mahra

Saudi Arabia Urges Yemen’s STC to 'Urgently’ Withdraw from Hadhramaut and al-Mahra

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday expressing concern over the recent military movements witnessed in the governorates of…

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MWL Condemns Attack Targeting Pakistani Police

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attack targeting police personnel in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the Saudi Press Agency…

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Gulf Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)

Sultan of Oman Awards Military Order to Royal Saudi Air Force Commander

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik awarded on Wednesday the Military Order of Oman (Second Class) to Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant…

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

Saudi Ambassador to UAE Decorates Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan with King Abdulaziz Shah of 2nd Class

Upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Sultan Al-Anqari…

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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 Head of Libya's Presidential Council on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to head of Libya's Presidential Council…

Gulf Pakistani security officials stand guard at a checkpoint on the eve of Christmas in Peshawar, Pakistan, 24 December 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Pakistani Police

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday the attack against Pakistani police in the Karak area in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. A Foreign Ministry statement,…

Gulf Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meet in Muscat on Tuesday. (SPA)

Sultan of Oman, Saudi FM Discuss Regional, International Developments

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received in Muscat on Tuesday Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal conveyed…

Gulf Officials are seen at the announcement of the prisoner exchange agreement in Muscat on Tuesday. (Saudi Ambassador to Yemen on X)

Saudi Arabia Hails Yemen Prisoner Swap Agreement in Muscat

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed al-Jaber welcomed on Tuesday an agreement reached by Yemen’s warring parties to exchange detainees, describing it…

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Gulf Officials are seen at the announcement of the prisoner exchange in Muscat. (Saudi Ambassador to Yemen on X)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Yemen Prisoner Exchange Agreement

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Tuesday the agreement signed in Muscat earlier to exchange prisoners and detainees in Yemen. It deemed the development “an important…

Gulf The reception ceremony for Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the South Lawn of the White House, November 2025. (AFP)

Saudi-US Ties See Year of Stronger Political Interests, Defense Cooperation

Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy in 2025 crystallized the Kingdom’s strategic priorities, reinforcing its standing as a trusted international mediator for major…

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

GCC Welcomes Prisoner Exchange Agreement in Yemen

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi welcomed on Tuesday the prisoner exchange agreement in Yemen that was reached in Muscat…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Underscores Commitment to Consolidating Security, Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts

Saudi Arabia underlined on Tuesday the importance its foreign policy places on consolidating regional security and stability and the peaceful resolution of…

Gulf Saudi Minister and his Omani counterpart co-chaired the third meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council. (SPA)

Saudi-Omani Coordination Meeting Consolidates Joint Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met on Monday in Muscat with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin…

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