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US Central Command Hosts Regional Security Dialogue in Bahrain

Gulf Participants pose for a family photo at the Bahrain conference. (CENTCOM)

US Central Command Hosts Regional Security Dialogue in Bahrain

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it led a regional security dialogue hosted by the Bahrain Defense Force on Wednesday to discuss the regional security…

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Gulf Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa held talks with US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper.

Bahrain's King Discusses Regional Security with CENTCOM Commander

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in defense and military fields, during a meeting…

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

GCC Secretary General Condemns Terrorist Bombing at Damascus Café

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a café in Damascus, Syria, killing and injuring a number…

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Muslim World League Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a cafe near the Palace of Justice in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Saudi Press…

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

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Pakistani, Venezuelan Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Thursday with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…

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

Albudaiwi: GCC Petroleum Meeting Aims to Enhance Energy Security and Supply Chain Integration

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee comes…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset's Approval of Bill Targeting Call to Prayer

OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset's Approval of Bill Targeting Call to Prayer

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the Israeli Knesset's preliminary approval of a bill aimed at banning the…

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

Saudi, Japanese FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, the Saudi Press…

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Gulf Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Qatar: 'Positive Progress' in US-Iran Indirect Talks in Doha

US and Iran negotiators made "positive progress" during indirect talks in Doha, with the next round expected after the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral,…

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Gulf The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)

Interior Ministry: Drug Smuggling and Trafficking Network Arrested in Riyadh

An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of a criminal network involved in drug smuggling and trafficking in the Riyadh…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign MoU to Boost Scientific and Training Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his visit to the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing. Photo: Foreign Ministry

Saudi FM Visits Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has visited the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing on the sidelines of his trip to China. During Wednesday’s…

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Gulf Officials are seen at Tuesday's meeting in Manama. (BNA)

GCC Military Chiefs Discuss Stronger Defense Cooperation, Iranian Attacks

The chiefs of staff of the armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states met during a session of the Supreme Military Committee in Manama on…

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

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain after Latest Iranian Attacks

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s condemnation of the continued hostile Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as those…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his counterpart from the Maldives Hassan Rasheed meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Cooperation with Counterpart from Maldives

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Jeddah on Tuesday with his counterpart from the Maldives Hassan Rasheed. They…

Gulf Officials sign the executive program at KSrelief's Riyadh headquarters on Monday. (SPA)

KSrelief Signs Joint Executive Program to Economically Empower Rural Women in Syria

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed on Monday a joint executive program to implement the rural women's economic…

Gulf The honoring, maintenance, and service of the Kaaba is a long-established tradition dating back to the reign of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. (SPA)

Preparations Begin for Kaaba Washing Ceremony Under Highest Standards of Care

The first stage of the Holy Kaaba washing ceremony began with the raising of the Kaaba's gate curtain, in preparation for the main stage: the washing of the…

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Gulf The funeral prayer is performed at the Al-Furqan Mosque in Dammam. (SPA)

Funerals Performed in Saudi Arabia for Victims of Aramco Helicopter Crash

Funerals were performed in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region on Monday for the 14 victims of a Saudi Aramco helicopter crash. Governor of the Eastern Region…

Gulf Illuminated skyscrapers are pictured along the corniche promenade in Doha on June 29, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Qatar after Citizen Dies Following Recent Military Operations

Saudi Arabia offered its condolences to Qatar on Monday over the death of a Qatari citizen who was injured by shrapnel resulting from the recent military…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meet in Beijing on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with China’s Vice President in Beijing

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Beijing on Tuesday with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng as part of his…

Gulf France's President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik ahead of a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)

France, Oman Stress Importance of Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz Strait

France and Oman stressed on Monday the “imperative of supporting de-escalation across the region, advancing conflict prevention, and countering all forms of…

Gulf The Ministry of Interior has further strengthened public safety through initiatives such as the Unified Security Operations Center - SPA

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Public Safety with Smart Security Measures

Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not merely a perception but a tangible reality underpinning economic growth, tourism, entertainment, and quality of…

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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Egyptian President Offers Condolences to Saudi King, Crown Prince on Martyrs of Aramco Helicopter Crash

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his condolences and sympathy to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Pakistan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the…

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

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syrian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of the incursions carried out by the…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Incursions into Syria

Saudi Arabia strongly denounced on Monday the Israeli occupation’s continued violations in the region, the latest of which included incursions into the Syrian…

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Gulf A Leonardo AW139 helicopter, the model operated in Aramco's aviation fleet, with a seating capacity of 14 passengers.(SPA)

Arab Leaders Extend Condolences to Saudi Arabia over Victims of Aramco Helicopter Crash

Several Arab leaders offered their condolences to Saudi Arabia on Monday over the victims of the Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura that killed 14 nationals…

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

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…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, French President Support Diplomatic Efforts to De-escalate Regional Tensions

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

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