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Saudi Arabia 'Disappointed in UAE for Pressuring STC' in Yemen, Says Kingdom's Security a 'Red Line'

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia 'Disappointed in UAE for Pressuring STC' in Yemen, Says Kingdom's Security a 'Red Line'

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia expressed on Tuesday its disappointment in the United Arab Emirates for pressuring the Southern Transitional Council to carry out military operations on the Kingdom's southern borders in Yemen's Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra governorates, which it deemed a threat to its national security and the security and stability of Yemen and the region.

A Saudi Foreign Ministry statement said: "The steps taken by the UAE are considered highly dangerous, inconsistent with the principles upon which the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen was established, and do not serve the coalition's purpose of achieving security and stability for Yemen."

"The Kingdom stresses that any threat to its national security is a red line, and the Kingdom will not hesitate to take all necessary steps and measures to confront and neutralize any such threat," it declared.

It underscored "its commitment to the security, stability, and sovereignty of Yemen, and affirms its full support to the President of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government."

"The Kingdom reaffirms that the Southern cause is a just cause that has historical and social dimensions, and that the only path to resolve it is through dialogue within a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, and among all Yemeni parties including the Southern Transitional Council."

"The Kingdom stresses the importance that the brotherly UAE accept Yemen's request for all its forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, and halt any military or financial support to any party within Yemen."

"With this regard, the Kingdom hopes that wisdom, the principles of brotherhood, good neighborliness, strong ties among countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the interest of brotherly Yemen, will prevail," it said.

"The Kingdom also hopes that the brotherly UAE will take the necessary steps to preserve bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, which the Kingdom is keen on strengthening, and continue joint efforts towards all that leads to the wellbeing, prosperity and stability of countries in the region."

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Saudi Interior Minister Attends 'Security and History Dialogue 2026' Conference

Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)
Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)
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Saudi Interior Minister Attends 'Security and History Dialogue 2026' Conference

Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)
Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz attended Sunday the opening of the "Security and History Dialogue 2026" Conference at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth."

Conference General Supervisor Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaian delivered a speech thanking the Interior Minister for sponsoring the event.

He said the Security and History Dialogue serves as a national platform bringing together experts and specialists from within and outside the Kingdom to examine its history through the lenses of security and development.

Al-Tuwaian said the conference aims to produce documented content that raises awareness of the Kingdom’s historical journey, reinforces national identity and the values of citizenship and belonging, and conveys the Saudi story to future generations.

He added that the conference reviews the Kingdom’s security journey from the establishment of the First Saudi State to the present day, highlighting security as an established approach and its role in building state institutions, consolidating stability, and supporting development and prosperity.

It also addresses national awareness and cultural security, as well as the role of security in supporting investment, creating opportunities, and improving quality of life.

The minister and attendees watched an introductory film outlining the conference’s objectives and scientific program. The program includes dialogue sessions, interactive meetings, and knowledge and visual experiences documenting the security journey throughout the history of the Saudi state and its role in supporting stability, development, and nation-building.

The Interior Minister also toured the accompanying exhibition, which features pavilions from participating entities, historical and knowledge content, and interactive experiences showcasing nearly three centuries of the Saudi state's security journey.

He was briefed on the exhibition’s main features and accompanying activities.

The conference builds on the "Security and History Dialogue" Forum organized by the Ministry of Interior in 2025. The forum was held in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Foundation "Darah" on scientific and historical content, along with the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of National Guard, Presidency of State Security, and more than 40 academic, media, and cultural entities.

Running until September 8, the conference features more than 65 dialogue sessions and interactive meetings, with over 160 speakers, including senior officials, leaders, experts, researchers, and academics. The program also includes the accompanying exhibition, knowledge and cultural experiences, and other events.

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Kuwait Grants Up to 10-Year Residency to Those Whose Citizenship Was Withdrawn

The new Kuwaiti decision grants those whose citizenship was withdrawn and their dependents 10-year residency permits free of charge (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The new Kuwaiti decision grants those whose citizenship was withdrawn and their dependents 10-year residency permits free of charge (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Kuwait Grants Up to 10-Year Residency to Those Whose Citizenship Was Withdrawn

The new Kuwaiti decision grants those whose citizenship was withdrawn and their dependents 10-year residency permits free of charge (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The new Kuwaiti decision grants those whose citizenship was withdrawn and their dependents 10-year residency permits free of charge (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Kuwaiti government has issued a decision amending the executive regulations of the Foreigners' Residency Law, providing a 10-year residency permit free of charge to those whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn and their dependents, who have returned to their original nationality or acquired another nationality.

The official gazette, Kuwait Al-Youm, published the decision on Sunday. It authorizes the Director General of the General Department of Residency Affairs to determine the conditions and regulations governing the granting and renewal of residency permits.

It also allows beneficiaries to work in Kuwait in accordance with regulations set by the department.

The amendment also introduced rules governing the length of time residents may remain outside Kuwait, setting the period at six months while exempting several categories, including children of Kuwaiti women who have not acquired citizenship by dependency, property owners, investors covered by Law No. 116 of 2013, and holders of residency permits.

The General Department of Residency Affairs may grant permission for an absence of more than six months under specific conditions and regulations, provided that the residency remains valid.

The decision also sets the period domestic workers may remain outside Kuwait at four months unless they obtain prior permission for an extended absence.

The amendment is intended to regulate the legal status and residency arrangements of the categories covered by its provisions, establish rules governing the granting and renewal of residency and employment in the country, and regulate the periods residents may remain outside Kuwait.

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El-Khereiji Holds Talks with UN Sec-Gen's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict

The two sides discussed the most prominent regional and international developments of common interest - SPA
The two sides discussed the most prominent regional and international developments of common interest - SPA
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El-Khereiji Holds Talks with UN Sec-Gen's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict

The two sides discussed the most prominent regional and international developments of common interest - SPA
The two sides discussed the most prominent regional and international developments of common interest - SPA

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Vanessa Frazier at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they discussed the most prominent regional and international developments of common interest and the efforts underway to address them.