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Bahrain Issues Prison Sentences for 8 Convicted of Terrorism Charges

Gulf The Public Prosecution stressed its continued efforts to pursue crimes linked to terrorist groups and to take all necessary legal measures against anyone proven to have been involved in joining them. (Bahrain's Public Prosecution)

Bahrain Issues Prison Sentences for 8 Convicted of Terrorism Charges

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court issued on Tuesday rulings in two separate cases, convicting three defendants of joining a terrorist group and working for it to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Manama)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Discuss De-Escalation Efforts, Security of Waterways

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on regional developments…

Gulf Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

Erdogan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Makkah Agreement Boosts Deterrence, Targets No Country

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed that his country's relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are a "strategic relationship," revealing that…

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

Saudi Govt: Makkah Defense Agreement Strengthens Islamic Solidarity, Advances Common Interests

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement for reaffirming “the deep-rooted historical ties” between the Kingdom, Türkiye and…

Gulf The Kingdom stressed that this recognition explicitly violates relevant United Nations resolutions. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Recognition of Israel’s Sovereignty over Syrian Golan Heights

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday Colombia’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, describing the move as contrary to…


Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Crown Prince, Ukrainian President Discuss Developments; Zelenskyy Welcomes Makkah Pact

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Italian Deputy Prime Minister: Saudi Arabia Is an Indispensable Partner in Regional Stability

Italian Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani stressed the strategic nature…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Gulf The UEA's Cyber Security Council logo

UAE Says it Thwarted Cyber Attacks Targeting Energy, Aviation Sectors

UAE's Cyber Security Council thwarted cyber attacks targeting ⁠the Gulf ⁠country's aviation, energy ⁠and education sectors, the Emirati state news agency (WAM)…

Gulf A vessel of the navy of Yemen's Aden-based internationally recognized government patrols a shipping lane off Hanish Island in the Red Sea on July 27, 2026. (Photo by Khaled ZIAD / AFP) /

GCC Calls for ‘Firm’ International Stance on Houthi Attacks

The Gulf Cooperation Council urged the international community to take a firm stance regarding the Houthi militia’s attacks, warning that assaults targeting…

Aziz Mathari
Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Approximately 5,000 Captagon pills were seized, professionally hidden inside a vase box prepared for smuggling to Saudi Arabia. (Internal Security Forces)

Lebanon Busts Attempt to Smuggle 5,000 Captagon Pills to Saudi Arabia

The Lebanese Internal Security Forces Directorate announced Sunday that it has foiled an attempt to smuggle approximately 5,000 Captagon pills to Saudi Arabia…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Gulf The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)

Bahrain, Kuwait Welcome UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

Kuwait welcomed the statement issued by the members of the UN Security Council, which condemned the missile attacks launched by the Houthi militia against…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Aramco company logo (AFP)

Saudi Energy Ministry: Fire Extinguished at Aramco Facility

Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out early on Sunday at a facility at Aramco's Jazan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Energy…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks on the Kingdom, Commercial Vessels

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning the missile attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf ADNOC's headquarters in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi (WAM)

Vessel Owned by UAE’s ADNOC Attacked While Transiting Strait of Hormuz

A vessel owned by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned ADNOC oil and gas company was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Emirati authorities said Saturday. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi)
Gulf This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on August 7, 2026, shows Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud (3rd L), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (4th L), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (5th L), Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C), Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5th R), Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman al-Saud (4th R), and their delegations as they pose after signing a trilateral joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Handout / Turkish Presidency Press Office / AFP)

Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Muslim World League Welcome Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defense Pact

The Palestinian Authority, Bahrain and the Muslim World League have welcomed the new mutual defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, as…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed on Friday a defense agreement that reflects the three nations’ keenness on bolstering their joint security and…

Jubair Alansari (Riyadh)

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Gulf Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy attends a joint press conference on the day of the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting to discuss the situation in Jerusalem, in Amman, Jordan, August 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Arab League Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy condemned on Friday the attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militia targeting Saudi Arabia's Najran Region,…

Gulf Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Defense Pact

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed on Friday a defense agreement that “reflects the three nations’ keenness on bolstering their joint security and…

Gulf Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia targeting…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
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MWL Condemns Continued Israeli Violations in Gaza Strip

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the continued Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, including the ongoing targeting of civilians, vital…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Major General Turki al-Malki, Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen: 11 Civilians Injured in Najran Following Houthi Terrorist Attacks

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki al-Malki said on Friday that 11 civilians were injured in Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Arabia's flag (file photo)

Saudi Official: Kingdom Prepared to Take All Necessary Measures to Respond to Aggression

A senior Saudi official has said that Riyadh was prepared to take all necessary measures to respond to any attack. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz welcomes PM Sharif at King Abdulaziz International Airport. (SPA)

Pakistani PM in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Regional Developments, Bolstering Relations

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday on an official visit until Saturday. His delegation includes Foreign Minister…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince, French President Discuss Efforts to Bolster Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron the regional developments and efforts to…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki  - SPA

Defense Ministry Spokesperson: Maritime Coalition Reflects Global Commitment to Maritime Security

Saudi Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki affirmed that the announcement of the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Alshehri (Saudi Ministry of Defense)

Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Alshehri Appointed to Lead Multinational Maritime Coalition

As part of the continued implementation of the foundational arrangements for the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition, the Ministry of Defense of the…

Ghazi al-Harthi
Gulf Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Arab, Islamic Nations Condemn Ongoing Israeli Violations in Gaza

The ministers of foreign affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a previous visit. (SPA)

Pakistan's Prime Minister, Army Chief to Visit Saudi Arabia

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir will visit Saudi Arabia…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)