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With Saudi Backing, Yemen Moves to Forge Southern Consensus and Restore State Authority in the North

Gulf Members of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council meet with the Saudi Defense Minister. Saba

With Saudi Backing, Yemen Moves to Forge Southern Consensus and Restore State Authority in the North

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council took a series of far-reaching decisions on Thursday, including changes to its membership and the appointment of a new…

Ali Rabih (Aden)
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi King Leaves Hospital after Reassuring Medical Tests

The Royal Court said on Friday that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud left King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh after…

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Gulf FILE PHOTO: Palestinian girls walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Start of the 2nd Phase of Gaza’s Comprehensive Peace Plan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the announcement of the start of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, and the formation of the…

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Gulf The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA

Saudi Arabia to Host Multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Military Exercise

The Spears of Victory 2026 military exercise, led by the Royal Saudi Air Force, is set to begin on Sunday at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Arabia: King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is undergoing medical tests on Friday at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, the…


Gulf Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 

Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen, announced on Thursday that the Kingdom has provided new financial support to Yemen’s government budget…

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

Saudi FM Discusses Developments with EU High Representative, Cypriot Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a joint phone call from High Representative for the European Union for Foreign…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sultan of Oman

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a written message from Sultan of Oman Haitham bin…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah photo on the right, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot photo on the left. 

Saudi Foreign Minister, French Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Thursday with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean…

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MWL Welcomes US Designation of 3 Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Groups

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the US designation of the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations, the…

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Gulf A photo posted by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman of his meeting with Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman Dr. Rashad al-Alimi.

Saudi Arabia Launches $1.9 Bln Development Projects in Yemen

Saudi Arabia unveiled a comprehensive package of development projects across Yemen on Wednesday, announcing 28 projects and initiatives worth 1.9 billion…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf This 2011 photo shows a Muslim Brotherhood office in Amman, Jordan. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Designation of 3 Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist 

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Wednesday the United States' designation of the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as…

Gulf Officials are seen at Tuesday's launch. (SPA)

Islamic Military Coalition Launches ‘Competence’ Military Strategic Initiative in Sierra Leone

The Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) launched on Tuesday the “Competence” military strategic training for counter-terrorism in Sierra Leone…

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

Saudi Govt Rejects Any Attempts to Undermine Somalia’s Sovereignty

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s rejection of any attempts “to create parallel entities that undermine Somalia's unity, territorial…

Gulf Sheikh Essam Al-Kathiri, Secretary-General of the Hadhramaut National Council. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Hadhramaut Figures: Saudi Arabia's Historic Stance Paves Way for New Phase of Stability

Several prominent figures from Yemen's Hadhramaut praised on Monday's Saudi Arabia's stance on the governorate that prevented it from sliding towards deeper…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Mukalla (Yemen))
Gulf A meeting of the Somali government. (Somali National News Agency)

Somalia Cancels All UAE Deals

Somalia's government said on Monday that it was annulling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including port deals and defense and ‌security…

Gulf Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali (Somali Foreign Ministry)

Somali Foreign Minister: Any Unilateral Recognition of Breakaway Regions Is Unviable

At a highly sensitive regional juncture, Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali issued a clear warning against any unilateral recognition of breakaway…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

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Gulf The latest KSrelief convoy was carrying food baskets for the people of Gaza. (SPA)

New KSrelief Aid Convoy Crosses Rafah to Deliver Food Baskets to Gaza

A new humanitarian aid convoy from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) crossed the Rafah border into Gaza on Friday with essential…

Gulf Flags of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries at an event (AFP)

Joint Military 'Gulf Shield Exercise 2026' Concludes in Saudi Arabia

The joint military "Gulf Shield Exercise 2026" concluded in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with the participation of the air forces and air-defense forces of the Gulf…

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Gulf  Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Expresses Deep Regret over Damage to Qatari Embassy in Kyiv

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Saturday the Kingdom’s deep regret over the damage sustained by the Qatari Embassy in the Ukrainian capital,…

Gulf Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (SPA)

Khalid bin Salman Says Saudi Arabia Supporting 'Real Path' for Southern Yemen Cause

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman announced on Friday that the Kingdom will form a committee to prepare for the conference Riyadh will host on…

Gulf Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber meets with the STC delegation in Riyadh. (Saudi Ambassador on X)

Saudi Arabia Leading Efforts to Unite Yemeni Parties

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with a delegation from Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC). The meeting…

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

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Syrian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Thursday with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates…

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Gulf The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Jim Risch in Washington. SPA

Saudi FM Meets with Chairman of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Gulf Spokesperson of the Coalition Major General Turki Al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Coalition’ Reveals How Al-Zubaidi Fled Aden to Abu Dhabi via Somaliland

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Head of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi, left for Somaliland by boat and then…

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Gulf Sudan Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji - SPA

El-Khereiji, Burhan Discuss Efforts to Achieving Peace in Sudan

Sudan Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met with Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji and his accompanying…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio - (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, on an official visit to the United States, met Wednesday in Washington with US…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

Saudi FM Arrives in Washington on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Washington on Wednesday on an official visit. He is set to meet with Secretary of…

Gulf A government soldier mans a machine gun mounted on a pick-up truck in the Arabian Sea port city of Mukalla, Yemen January 4, 2026. (Reuters)

How Saudi Arabia’s Responsible Approach Contained Developments in Southern Yemen

Saudi Arabia has shown a high degree of containment and a calm approach in dealing with the latest developments in southern Yemen after forces of the Southern…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)