Arab Parliament, Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Kingdom's 94th National Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
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Arab Parliament, Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Kingdom's 94th National Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

Arab Parliament Speaker Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi has congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 94th National Day.
In a statement issued Sunday, Al-Assoumi stressed the Kingdom's leading role, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in supporting the region's security and stability, thanks to its political and diplomatic weight in the Arab and Islamic world, as well as globally, to its wise and balanced policy, its foreign relations, based on respect and mutual cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Al-Assoumi said that the National Day is an opportunity to commemorate the Kingdom's accomplishments, achieved due to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' wise vision and the support of the Crown Prince to the implementation of the Kingdom Vision 2030.

 

Aso, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman sent a cable on this occasion and expressed his sincere congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, wishing him good health, happiness, and a long life, and the Saudi government and people steady progress and prosperity

 

For his part, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the anniversary of the Kingdom's National Day.
Deputy Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani have expressed in two similar cables their congratulations to King Salman.

 

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain also congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, offering his warmest congratulations and sincere wishes for continued good health, happiness, and a long life. He expressed admiration for the progress achieved under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' wise leadership and wished for Saudi Arabia's continued success.
King Hamad further expressed his deep appreciation and pride in the strong historical ties and close fraternal relationship between the two countries. He emphasized his country's unwavering commitment to strengthening and deepening cooperation with Saudi Arabia, building on the existing strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to achieve mutual goals, benefit both nations and foster prosperity for the brotherly peoples of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Also, Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa sent two cables of congratulations to King Salman and the Crown Prince.



Governor of Hadhramaut Launches Military Operation to Take Control of STC Positions

A supporter of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) stands in the back of a pickup truck in the Khor Maksar district of the second city of Aden on August 29, 2019. (AFP file)
A supporter of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) stands in the back of a pickup truck in the Khor Maksar district of the second city of Aden on August 29, 2019. (AFP file)
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Governor of Hadhramaut Launches Military Operation to Take Control of STC Positions

A supporter of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) stands in the back of a pickup truck in the Khor Maksar district of the second city of Aden on August 29, 2019. (AFP file)
A supporter of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) stands in the back of a pickup truck in the Khor Maksar district of the second city of Aden on August 29, 2019. (AFP file)

The Yemeni News Agency said on Friday that the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, issued a decision assigning the Governor of Hadhramaut, Salem Al-Khanbashi, to assume the general command of the National Shield forces in the governorate.

The official agency stated that the decision grants Al-Khanbashi “full military, security, and administrative powers to achieve the restoration of security and order in the governorate”.

It added that the decision stipulates that the assignment will end “once the reasons that led to it cease, or upon the issuance of a decision by the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, canceling this assignment”.

In a recorded speech following his appointment, Al-Khanbashi confirmed that the Southern Transitional Council deliberately rejected all responsible solutions aimed at de-escalation. He pointed out that STC forces had prepared plans intended to create widespread chaos in Hadhramaut.

He also announced that the National Shield forces had launched a military operation called “Receiving the Camps,” aimed at taking over military sites in a peaceful and organized manner. He added that “the military operation is not a declaration of war, but a responsible preventive measure”.

He further stressed that “the operation does not target any political or social component, nor civilians” in Hadhramaut.

This came after the National Field forces had expressed their readiness on Thursday to take over military sites and checkpoints from the Southern Transitional Council forces in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahrah.

 


Saudi Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Ties, Regional and Global Developments

Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia on the right, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the left. (SPA)
Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia on the right, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the left. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Ties, Regional and Global Developments

Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia on the right, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the left. (SPA)
Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia on the right, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the left. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Thursday from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency said.

They discussed ways to strengthen fraternal ties between the two countries and addressed recent regional and international developments.


Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Thursday a cable of condolences to Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

He extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the president and the family of the deceased.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Shahabuddin a similar cable.