Gulf News

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

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)
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…

Asharq Al Awsat
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…

Asharq Al Awsat
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…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
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…

Asharq Al Awsat
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…

Asharq Al Awsat
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…

Most Viewed

 
 

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

Saudi Govt Following Efforts to Consolidate Security, Stability in Yemen

The Saudi government said on Tuesday it was following the developments in the region and efforts the Kingdom was exerting to consolidate security and stability…

Gulf The Saudi Crown Prince meets with the Syrian President. SPA file phto

Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President Discuss Cooperation and Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a phone call from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
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 Extends Condolences to Jordan on Passing of Former PM

The Saudi leadership extended condolences to Jordan's King Abdullah II on the passing of former Prime Minister Eng. Ali Abu Al-Ragheb, the Saudi Press Agency…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah during Monday's ceremony. (SPA)

KSrelief Launches Electronic Portal for Saudi Nonprofit Organizations

Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah launched on Monday…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf The Saudi and Egyptian delegations meet in Cairo on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi, Egyptian FMs Discuss Latest Regional and International Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty in Cairo on Monday. They…

Gulf The trucks were loaded with essential supplies, including various food baskets, dates, shelter kits, and tents. (SPA)

20 Relief Trucks from KSrelief Arrive in Yemen’s Al-Abr District, Hadhramaut

Twenty relief trucks from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived in Al-Abr district in Yemen's Hadhramaut governorate…

Gulf Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Calls for Donations via Sahem Platform to Support Palestinians

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Calls for Donations via Sahem Platform to Support Palestinians

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) called on Monday for donations through the Sahem Platform to support the Palestinian…

Gulf Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Deputy head of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Tariq Saleh meet in Riyadh. (Tariq Saleh on X)

Yemen Welcomes Saudi Arabia's Hosting of Conference on the South

Yemeni parties continued on Sunday to welcome Saudi Arabia's efforts to unite Yemeni ranks to help restore calm and tackle fundamental issues, starting with…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Saudi FM Meets Somali Counterpart, Receives Phone Call from Canadian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Sunday Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Crown Prince, Türkiye's President Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Sunday from Turkish President Recep…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf  A Palestinian man rides a bicycle past destroyed buildings in Gaza City Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP)

Saudi Leadership Directs Intensified Air, Sea, and Land Relief for Palestinians in Gaza

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, have…