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King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,300 Pilgrims from 100 Nations for Hajj 1446 AH

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,300 Pilgrims from 100 Nations for Hajj 1446 AH

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a royal directive to host 1,300 male and female pilgrims from 100 countries to…

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Gulf An aerial view shows Kuwait City after the country entered virtual lockdown, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Kuwait City, Kuwait March 16, 2020. (Reuters)

Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,292 Persons

Kuwaiti authorities revoked on Thursday the citizenship of 1,292 persons, a decision to be presented to the cabinet for deliberations. Chaired by First…

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Gulf  The flight will be carrying 192 Syrians who have suffered severe injuries during the 14-year conflict. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

First Flight Carrying Hajj Pilgrims from Syria’s War Wounded Set to Arrive in Jeddah

The Syrian people have waited several long years for this opportunity. On Friday, the first flight carrying the country’s war wounded is expected to arrive in…

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Syrian Foreign Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador

Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani met Saudi Ambassador to Syria Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel. During the meeting, the two sides…

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Gulf MWL Condemns Israeli Forces for Shooting at Diplomatic Delegation at Jenin camp

MWL Condemns Israeli Forces for Shooting at Diplomatic Delegation at Jenin camp

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the Israeli forces' targeting of a diplomatic delegation, which included ambassadors and representatives from Arab and…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Pakistan-India Ceasefire Agreement

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Saturday the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, “optimistic that it will restore security and…

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Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Conversations with Bahrain’s King, Kuwaiti Emir

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held on Saturday a phone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al…

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Gulf A photograph of US journalist James Foley taken on November 5, 2012, in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. (AFP)

Qatari Mission Searches for Bodies of Americans Killed by ISIS in Syria

A Qatari mission has begun searching for the remains of US hostages killed by ISIS in Syria a decade ago, two sources briefed on the mission told Reuters,…

Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

Saudi FM Discusses Tensions with His Indian, Pakistani Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held separate telephone calls on Saturday with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts where discussions…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh meet in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Palestinian Vice President Discuss Latest Palestinian Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Thursday Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al…

Gulf A Palestinian man reacts following an Israeli strike that hit Gaza City's Thai restaurant and its vicinity on May 7, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Rejects Israel’s Plan to Capture Gaza 

Saudi Arabia expressed on Wednesday its categorical rejection of Israel’s plan to seize control of the Gaza Strip, slamming its ongoing violation of…

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MWL Condemns Israeli Plan to Control Gaza, Palestinian Territories

The Muslim World League (MWL) Secretariat General strongly condemned Israel’s continued violations of all international laws and norms, including its announced…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held telephone talks on Wednesday on the latest regional and…

Gulf  The damaged Sanaa airport a day after Israeli airstrikes hit the premises, in Sanaa, Yemen, 07 May 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Yemen

Saudi Arabia welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, announced by Oman, aiming to protect international navigation and trade, the Kingdom's foreign ministry said on…

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

Saudi King Receives Written Message from President of Côte d'Ivoire

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from President of Côte d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara on bilateral…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Merz on German Government Formation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to Federal Chancellor of Germany…

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Gulf A glimpse of the GCC Ministerial Council's extraordinary meeting via video conference on Tuesday (GCC)

GCC Reaffirms Support for Kuwait on Khor Abdullah Dispute

Gulf Arab states on Tuesday voiced their full support for Kuwait’s position in a maritime border dispute with Iraq, stressing the need for positive progress in…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Utmost Efficiency, Excellence in Serving Hajj Pilgrims

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, directed on Tuesday all relevant authorities to operate with utmost…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Tuesday from Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed…

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Gulf The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Yemeni Prime Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik in Riyadh. At the outset of the…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef. (SPA file photo)

Saudi Industry, Mineral Resources Minister Begins Official Visit to France

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, leading a high-level delegation from the industry and mining sector, began an official…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Receives Emir of Qatar’s Invitations to Second Social Development World Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister,…

Gulf The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs received the invitation during his meeting with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Invitation from Iraqi President to Attend Arab Summits

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received on Sunday an invitation from Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Targeting of Facilities, Infrastructure in Sudan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Sunday the targeting of vital facilities and infrastructure in Port Sudan and Kassala in Sudan, describing…

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UAE Lifts Lebanon Travel Ban

The United Arab Emirates lifted a ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon allowing trips to the country as of May 7, 2025, the UAE Ministry of Foreign…

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Gulf Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Qatar Rejects ‘Provocative’ Statements Issued by Netanyahu's Office

Qatar strongly rejected on Saturday what it described as “provocative” Israeli statements made by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz conducted an inspection tour of the Security Operations Center at the Prophet's Mosque. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Prophet’s Mosque Security ahead of Hajj

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz conducted an inspection tour on Saturday of the Security Operations Center at the…

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Gulf An Israeli fighter jet fires a rocket as it flies over an area near the Syrian capital Damascus on April 30, 2025. (AFP)

OIC Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Saturday the ongoing and escalating Israeli attacks against Syrian territory. It slammed…

Gulf Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.

GCC Expresses Grave Concern Over Instability in South Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi expressed on Saturday the deep concern of member states over the deteriorating security…