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Bahrain FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Key Political, Economic Partner for Global Security

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani participated in the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council’s preparatory meeting(SPA)
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani participated in the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council’s preparatory meeting(SPA)
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Bahrain FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Key Political, Economic Partner for Global Security

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani participated in the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council’s preparatory meeting(SPA)
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani participated in the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council’s preparatory meeting(SPA)

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani has praised the strong bond between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, calling it a shining example of brotherhood and strategic partnership.

The top diplomat emphasized shared values between the two nations and aligned diplomatic stance.

Al-Zayani hailed the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council as a fresh push towards deeper collaboration between the two Kingdoms.

He highlighted Bahrain’s close ties with Saudi Arabia, underscoring their joint efforts in various agreements, initiatives, and projects.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Zayani underlined that both nations are committed to strengthening regional cooperation and international partnerships for security, peace, and sustainable development.

Al-Zayani voiced pride in strides in strategic integration with Saudi Arabia.

“The Kingdom (Saudi Arabia) is our top political, security, and economic partner,” said the Bahraini minister.

He emphasized joint efforts in activating agreements and bolstering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab League.

Moreover, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain prioritize international partnership for maritime and food security, safeguarding navigation, energy supplies, fostering peace, tolerance, religious, cultural dialogue, and countering extremism and terrorism.

The minister also voiced Bahrain’s support for Saudi diplomatic endeavors, including efforts for peace in Gaza, resolving conflicts in various regions like Yemen, Sudan, Ukraine, and other countries, and promoting sustainable development initiatives like the Green Middle East Initiative.

Bahrain values its strong ties with Saudi Arabia and stands by its ally in promoting regional stability and global prosperity, stressed Al-Zayani.

In the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council convened on Wednesday, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

The preparatory committee, headed by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Al-Zayani, met on Monday in Riyadh to review the council’s progress, updates from its subsidiary committees, and discuss coordination on mutual interests.

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Saudi King Leaves Hospital after Reassuring Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi King Leaves Hospital after Reassuring Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

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 completing medical examinations.

“The results were reassuring,” it said.

“May Allah protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and grant him continued health and well-being,” the statement added.

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

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

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
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

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 Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip as a temporary transitional body, established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2803.

It also welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of the Peace Council, and expressed its appreciation for his leadership and efforts to stop the war in Gaza, his commitment to withdraw the Israeli army, prevent the annexation of any part of the West Bank, and push towards sustainable peace in the region.

The ministry commended the efforts of the mediators, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.

It stressed the importance of supporting the work of the Interim Palestinian National Committee to carry out its tasks in managing the daily affairs of the residents of the Gaza Strip, while maintaining the institutional and geographical link between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, ensuring the unity of Gaza, and rejecting any attempts to divide it.

The statement also stressed the need to establish the ceasefire, stop violations, ensure unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, speed up the launch of early recovery and reconstruction efforts throughout Gaza, and prepare for the return of the Palestinian National Authority to assume its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip, leading to an end to the Israeli occupation of all Palestinian land in Gaza and the West Bank, and the embodiment of an independent Palestinian state in line with United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the principle of the two-state solution.

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

The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA
The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA
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Saudi Arabia to Host Multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Military Exercise

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

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.

The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5, featuring broad regional and international participation and highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen military cooperation and joint operational integration.

The exercise will integrate branches of Saudi Arabia’s armed forces, the Ministry of National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, and the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council, alongside military forces from several countries.

The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness, foster the exchange of expertise in planning and execution, and unify the concept of joint military action among participating forces. It will focus on addressing current and emerging threats, advancing tactical capabilities, and promoting joint operational strategies.

Participating forces will execute joint and combined tactical operations designed to simulate current and emerging threats and to unify the concept of multi-domain joint air operations in an advanced electronic warfare environment.

The Air Warfare Center is one of the region’s most advanced training facilities, providing a sophisticated environment that simulates real operational conditions and supports the development and evaluation of combat capabilities.