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Bahrain, Italy Stress Importance of Dialogue to Address Crises

This handout picture from the official Bahrain News Agency (BNA) shows Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa receiving Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Manama on January 27, 2025. (BNA/AFP)
This handout picture from the official Bahrain News Agency (BNA) shows Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa receiving Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Manama on January 27, 2025. (BNA/AFP)
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Bahrain, Italy Stress Importance of Dialogue to Address Crises

This handout picture from the official Bahrain News Agency (BNA) shows Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa receiving Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Manama on January 27, 2025. (BNA/AFP)
This handout picture from the official Bahrain News Agency (BNA) shows Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa receiving Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Manama on January 27, 2025. (BNA/AFP)

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held talks in Manama on Monday on regional and international developments.

Meloni had arrived in Bahrain on Monday on an official visit.

“The two sides underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomatic solutions, and cooperation in addressing crises and promoting global peace and stability,” said the Bahraini news agency, BNA.

The King held talks with Meloni and her accompanying delegation at Al Gudaibiya Palace in the presence of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

They reviewed the development of their strategic relations and discussed opportunities to boost cooperation, particularly in economic, trade, investment, and sustainable development sectors to serve mutual interests.

King Hamad emphasized Bahrain's interest in further strengthening ties with Italy and bolstering them to further achieve prosperity and benefit for their people.

He commended Italy's efforts and initiatives to reinforce international peace and stability and address global issues that foster cooperation and peace among nations.

The King and Meloni underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomatic solutions, and cooperation in addressing crises and promoting global peace and stability.

King Hamad further highlighted Bahrain's historical and cultural role in building bridges of communication, cooperation, and dialogue among various civilizations, cultures, and religions, promoting values of tolerance and coexistence for the benefit of humanity.

Upon her arrival at Bahrain International Airport, Meloni was welcomed by Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Governor of Muharraq Governorate Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Ambassador of Bahrain to Italy Osama Abdullah Al Absi, and Ambassador of Italy to Bahrain Andrea Catalano.

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Saudi Arabia Urges Yemen’s STC to 'Urgently’ Withdraw from Hadhramaut and al-Mahra

Saudi Arabia Urges Yemen’s STC to 'Urgently’ Withdraw from Hadhramaut and al-Mahra
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Saudi Arabia Urges Yemen’s STC to 'Urgently’ Withdraw from Hadhramaut and al-Mahra

Saudi Arabia Urges Yemen’s STC to 'Urgently’ Withdraw from Hadhramaut and al-Mahra

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday expressing concern over the recent military movements witnessed in the governorates of Hadhramaut and al-Mahra.

It noted that “the actions carried out by the Southern Transitional Council were taken unilaterally, without the approval of the Presidential Leadership Council or coordination with the coalition leadership”.

The Kingdom described the moves as an “unjustified escalation” that has harmed the interests of the Yemeni people across all segments of society, undermined the Southern cause, and weakened the coalition’s efforts.

The Kingdom further emphasized that, in recent months, it has focused on maintaining unity and has undertaken intensive efforts to reach peaceful solutions to address the situation in the two governorates, as part of its ongoing endeavors to restore stability.

The statement added that these efforts were “coordinated with the brethren United Arab Emirates, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, and the Yemeni government to contain the situation”.

It said that a “joint Saudi–Emirati military team was dispatched to coordinate with the Southern Transitional Council in Aden, ensuring the withdrawal of its forces from the two governorates and the handover of camps to the National Shield Forces and local authorities under the coalition’s supervision”.

The Foreign Ministry stressed that efforts are still underway to restore the situation to its previous state, expressing the Kingdom’s hope that the public interest will prevail and that the Southern Transitional Council will take the initiative to de-escalate tensions and urgently and peacefully withdraw its forces from the two governorates.

Saudi Arabia also underscored the importance of cooperation among all Yemeni forces and components, exercising restraint, and avoiding actions that could undermine security and stability.

The Kingdom reiterated its position that the “Southern cause is a just issue with historical and social dimensions and can only be resolved through dialogue that brings all Yemeni parties together at one table, within a comprehensive political process that ensures a lasting solution in Yemen”.

The statement concluded by affirming the Kingdom’s “support for the Chairman and members of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government, in a manner that achieves security, stability, development, and peace in the sisterly Republic of Yemen”.

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MWL Condemns Attack Targeting Pakistani Police

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Attack Targeting Pakistani Police

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attack targeting police personnel in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In a statement issued by its General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa, affirmed the League’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the face of all threats to its security and stability. He reiterated the MWL’s firm rejection and condemnation of violence and terrorism in all their forms and under any pretext.

He also extended his sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims and to the Pakistani people.

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Sultan of Oman Awards Military Order to Royal Saudi Air Force Commander

Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)
Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)
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Sultan of Oman Awards Military Order to Royal Saudi Air Force Commander

Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)
Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik awarded on Wednesday the Military Order of Oman (Second Class) to Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz in recognition of his efforts and contributions to strengthening military cooperation between the two countries.

The order was presented to the RSAF commander by Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, in the presence of Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) Air Vice Marshal Khamis Al Ghafri, Saudi Ambassador to Oman Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan, and the accompanying delegation.

During the visit, the RSAF commander also met with Minister of the Royal Office of Oman General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani for talks on issues of mutual interest.

Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz arrived in Oman on Tuesday on an official visit during which he met with the commander of RAFO. The discussions addressed issues of common interest, particularly in the field of joint training and exercises.

The visit included a tour of the Air Center for Specialized Training, where the delegation reviewed the advanced capabilities on display, reflecting the level of development achieved by the Royal Air Force of Oman.