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Saudi FM, Qatari PM Co-Chair Coordination Council Executive Committee Meeting

Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani co-chair the Executive Committee meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. SPA

Saudi FM, Qatari PM Co-Chair Coordination Council Executive Committee Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh…

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Albudaiwi: GCC is a Global Investment Magnet, Driven by Stability and Economic Strength

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the strategic geographical location, political stability, and strong…

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Gulf Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her speech (Saudi Al-Ekhbariyah). 

Gulf–Italian Drive to Build Platform for Deeper Partnerships

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reaffirmed the Gulf Cooperation Council’s determination to strengthen its partnership with Italy, underscoring the…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Hails Outcomes of Gulf Summit in Manama

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Wednesday cables of gratitude to Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa…

Gulf  A drone view shows a flooded resort following deadly flooding in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, Thailand, November 30, 2025. (Reuters)

MWL Offers Condolences to Thailand and Sri Lanka over Flood Victims

The Muslim World League (MWL) extended its sincere condolences to Thailand and Sri Lanka, and to the families of the victims and the missing, following the…


Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meet in Manama on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Italian PM Discuss Bilateral Ties in Manama

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks on Wednesday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on…

Gulf Leaders and representatives of Gulf countries pose for a family photo at the 46th session of the Supreme Council in Al Sakhir. (BNA)

Manama Summit Seeks to Bolster Joint Gulf Work, Int’l Partnerships

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries convened in Al Sakhir, Bahrain, on Wednesday to underscore the “solid bonds and integration among the…

Gulf GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi addresses the 46th Session of the GCC Supreme Council in Manama on Wednesday. (KUNA)

Gulf Countries Strengthen Defense Capabilities after Attacks on Qatar

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi confirmed on Wednesday that that the six countries of the council have demonstrated their…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Manama)
Gulf A poster of Gulf leaders is seen ahead of the summit in Bahrain. (BNA)

Gulf Summits: Strengthening Regional Cooperation over Four Decades 

Over four decades, Gulf Summits have evolved from periodic meetings of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders into key milestones that strengthen fraternal…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is welcomed upon his arrival in Bahrain. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Bahrain to Head Delegation at GCC Supreme Council 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi CrownPrinceand Prime Minister, arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday to head the Kingdom’s delegation at the…

Gulf Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (Reuters)

Meloni to Attend Manama Summit, Signaling Stronger European Role in Energy and Security

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to participate on Wednesday in the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), following an…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Manama)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presiding over the Cabinet session in Dammam on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Visits Eastern Province, Renewing Tradition of Royal Engagement

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, a region that anchors the Kingdom’s oil, gas, and…

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Gulf An aerial view of submerged buildings in a flooded area caused by heavy rainfall following Cyclone Ditwah in Niyamgamdora, Sri Lanka, December 2, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Sri Lanka over Cyclone Victims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Tuesday a cable of condolences to Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with the new ambassadors during the ceremony on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Oath of Newly Appointed Ambassadors 

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime…

Gulf GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi speaks with journalists in Manama (Asharq Al-Awsat)

GCC Chief: Gulf States Weigh Joint Missile Shield to Bolster Defense

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said on Tuesday that the bloc’s six states, days away from their summit in Bahrain,…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Manama)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Chairs Govt Meeting to Approve 2026 Budget

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired a…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Emir of Qatar

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a written message from Emir of the State of Qatar…

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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 UAE President on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed…

Gulf The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will convene in Manama on Wednesday. (GCC)

Manama Summit: Gulf Countries Meet to Shape Regional Security

The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will convene in Manama on Wednesday during a “pivotal” moment where they transition from managing crises to…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Manama)
Gulf IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in a video message opening the International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies that kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday. Asharq Al-Awsat

IAEA Calls from Riyadh for Unified Int’l Efforts in Emergency Preparedness

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for strengthening international coordination to address newly emerging global challenges, and to…

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Gulf Jeddah will host the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025) from December 8 to 10, 2025. (SPA)

IDWS2025 Conference in Jeddah to Shape the Future of Global Water Management

Saudi Arabia's city of Jeddah will host the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025), organized by the Saudi Water…

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Gulf Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan and Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Estephan Salameh meet at the Saudi embassy in Amman. (WAFA)

Saudi Arabia Backs Palestinian Treasury with $90 Million

Saudi Arabia presented on Monday the Palestinian treasury with new financial support in the form of $90 million as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing backing of the…

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Gulf The agreement underscores the commitment of both countries in facilitating entry procedures for their citizens - SPA

Saudi Arabia and Russia Sign Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation have signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for citizens of both countries, that took place on the…

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Gulf The Iranian FM met on Sunday with Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati in Tehran. SPA

Saudi-Iranian Meeting Discusses Regional, Int’l Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati and the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Tehran)
Gulf Joint photo of Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Indonesia over Flood and Landslide Victims

The Saudi leadership conveyed condolences to the President of Indonesia over the victims of floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra, which resulted in…

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Albudaiwi: 166th Ministerial Meeting Reflects GCC Integration

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the agenda of the 166th Ministerial Meeting included several topics that…

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Gulf The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition launched its initiative at its headquarters in Riyadh  - SPA

Riyadh-based IMCTC Launches Initiative to Counter Extremism

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) launched its initiative for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals with extremist…

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Gulf Al-Alimi meets with Ambassador al-Minaikher at the Maashiq Palace in Aden. (Government media)

Renewed Gulf Support for Yemen’s Reforms Amid Tough Economic Challenges

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council chairman Dr. Rashad al-Alimi and Prime Minister Salem bin Braik reaffirmed the central role of Gulf Cooperation Council…

Ali Rabih (Aden)
Gulf Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

Saudi Leadership Sends Condolences to China Over Hong Kong Fire

The Saudi leadership conveyed condolences to the President of China over the victims of a fire that broke out in a residential complex in Hong Kong, the Saudi…

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