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Gulf Leaders Congratulate Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid on Appointment as Kuwait Crown Prince

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mehsal al-Ahmad al-Sabah (R) and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah. (KUNA)
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mehsal al-Ahmad al-Sabah (R) and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah. (KUNA)
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Gulf Leaders Congratulate Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid on Appointment as Kuwait Crown Prince

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mehsal al-Ahmad al-Sabah (R) and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah. (KUNA)
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mehsal al-Ahmad al-Sabah (R) and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah. (KUNA)

Gulf leaders congratulated on Sunday Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah on his appointment as Kuwait’s Crown Prince.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq sent him a cable wishing him good health and asking God Almighty to achieve the aspirations of the Kuwaiti people.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah and Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid on the appointment.

He wished Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid success and the people of Kuwait more progress and prosperity.

Qatar’s Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani also sent similar cables to the Kuwaiti leaders.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid on his appointment and the “great faith” Sheikh Meshal has in him in carrying out his duty.

His wished Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid success in serving his nation, hoping he will achieve the goals of the Kuwaiti people.

King Hamad underlined the strength of relations between Bahrain and Kuwait and their mutual keenness on bolstering and consolidating them for the interests of their peoples.

Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid also received a telephone call from Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad to congratulate his on his appointment.

Crown Prince Salman wished him constant good health and success.

Jodan’s King Abdullah II sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Meshal on Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid's appointment.

He expressed his pride in the “historic fraternal relations between Jordan and Kuwait and their peoples and the keenness on deepening them and expanding opportunities for cooperation in all fields” in service of their countries and the Arab and Islamic nations.

King Abdullah also sent Sheikh Meshal a cable on the occasion.

Sheikh Meshal had on Saturday issued a decree nominating Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid as crown prince.

Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid previously served as Prime Minister from 2019 until 2022.

Before becoming a prime minister in 2019, he served as foreign minister for about eight years from 2011. He had also held many ministerial portfolios since 2006.

He was born in Kuwait in 1953 and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Kuwait University in 1977.

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GCC Chief Discusses Iranian Aggression against Council States with EU Gulf Envoy

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
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GCC Chief Discusses Iranian Aggression against Council States with EU Gulf Envoy

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

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi received European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio on Wednesday at the general secretariat’s headquarters in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency said Thursday.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the grave Iranian attacks on the GCC states, describing them as a blatant threat to regional and international security. They noted that the attacks have caused loss of life and significant material damage, directly endangering civilian safety and security.

The GCC secretary-general reaffirmed the provisions of the joint statement issued by the GCC-EU Joint Ministerial Meeting regarding the Iranian attacks on council states.

He emphasized the vital importance of maintaining the integrity of regional airspace, sea lanes, and the freedom of navigation—including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab El-Mandeb—to ensure the security of supply chains and the stability of global energy markets.

For his part, the EU special representative expressed the solidarity of EU member states with the GCC. He strongly denounced the repeated Iranian aggression against the council states and their negative impact on the security and stability of the region.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Temporary Truce between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Ambulances carrying the bodies of victims killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center, make their way to the Badam Bagh Hilltop for a funeral and mass burial in Kabul on March 18, 2026. (AFP)
Ambulances carrying the bodies of victims killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center, make their way to the Badam Bagh Hilltop for a funeral and mass burial in Kabul on March 18, 2026. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Temporary Truce between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Ambulances carrying the bodies of victims killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center, make their way to the Badam Bagh Hilltop for a funeral and mass burial in Kabul on March 18, 2026. (AFP)
Ambulances carrying the bodies of victims killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center, make their way to the Badam Bagh Hilltop for a funeral and mass burial in Kabul on March 18, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the temporary truce agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan on the advent of Eid Al-Fitr.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said: “The Kingdom appreciates the willingness of both parties to respond to the calls made by the Kingdom, Qatar, and Türkiye to implement this truce.”

“It emphasizes that prioritizing dialogue and peaceful solutions is the most effective means to resolve ongoing disputes,” it added.

“The Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to continuing tireless diplomatic efforts, in collaboration with brotherly and friendly nations, to achieve peace, security, and stability in the region,” it said.

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a halt in fighting during celebrations for the end of Ramadan, after the deadliest strike in their escalating conflict killed hundreds in Kabul earlier this week.

Pakistan's information minister, Attaullah Tarar, said the government agreed to a halt to its operations from Thursday to Monday "in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms".

Taliban government spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said defending Afghanistan was "a national and religious obligation" and they would respond to any aggression or threat.

Tarar said: "In case of any cross-border attack, drone attack or any terrorist incident inside Pakistan, (operations) shall immediately resume with renewed intensity."

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Saudi Arabia Destroys Ballistic Missiles Fired at Riyadh, Eastern Region

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Destroys Ballistic Missiles Fired at Riyadh, Eastern Region

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki announced on Wednesday that the Kingdom’s defenses intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles fired at the capital Riyadh.

Scattered debris fell across various areas of the capital, with initial assessments indicating no casualties or damage.

Earlier, Al-Malki said defenses downed two ballistic missiles launched toward the Eastern Region.