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Saudi FM, Qatari PM Co-Chair Coordination Council Executive Committee Meeting

Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani co-chair the Executive Committee meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. SPA

Saudi FM, Qatari PM Co-Chair Coordination Council Executive Committee Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Albudaiwi: GCC is a Global Investment Magnet, Driven by Stability and Economic Strength

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the strategic geographical location, political stability, and strong…

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Gulf Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her speech (Saudi Al-Ekhbariyah). 

Gulf–Italian Drive to Build Platform for Deeper Partnerships

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reaffirmed the Gulf Cooperation Council’s determination to strengthen its partnership with Italy, underscoring the…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Manama)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Hails Outcomes of Gulf Summit in Manama

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Wednesday cables of gratitude to Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa…

Gulf  A drone view shows a flooded resort following deadly flooding in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, Thailand, November 30, 2025. (Reuters)

MWL Offers Condolences to Thailand and Sri Lanka over Flood Victims

The Muslim World League (MWL) extended its sincere condolences to Thailand and Sri Lanka, and to the families of the victims and the missing, following the…


Gulf  This photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense, White Helmets, Syrian Civil Defense workers check a house that was destroyed during an Israeli forces raid in the southern Syrian village of Beit Jin, Syria, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets via AP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Syria’s Beit Jin

Saudi Arabia condemned on Friday Israel’s “flagrant” attack on Syria’s in the Damascus countryside. A Foreign Ministry statement said the Kingdom …

Gulf The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

MWL Condemns Israeli Attack on a Village in Southern Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the attacks carried out by Israeli forces on the town of Beit Jin in Syria, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday…

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Gulf The training included advanced exercises - SPA

IMCTC Concludes Training for Gambia's Special Forces

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has concluded its field training for the special forces of the Gambia, marking the final phase of the …

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Gulf KSrelief expands aid efforts with new camp for families in Gaza. (SPA)

KSrelief Expands Aid Efforts with New Camp for Families in Gaza

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has established a camp in the Al-Qarara area, north of Khan Yunis Governorate in the Gaza Strip,…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from His Turkmen Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, received a phone call from Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister…

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Gulf The authority said that the number of worshippers at the Grand Mosque reached 25,987,679, including 100,489 worshippers in Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem), while the number of Umrah performers reached 13,972,780 - SPA

Over 66 Million Visitors to Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said that the total number of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques…

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Gulf A general view of Kuwait City on December 23, 2024. (Reuters)

Kuwait Arrests Suspect Planning Terror Attack

Kuwait’s State Security arrested on Tuesday a citizen alleged to be affiliated with a terrorist organization and of planning to prepare explosives and attacks…

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Gulf The Gulf officials pose for a family photo at the 22nd Session of the Joint Defense Council in Kuwait on Tuesday. (GCC)

GCC Defense Ministers Discuss Means to Bolster Military Cooperation

Defense ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members met in Kuwait on Tuesday to discuss means to bolster defense and military cooperation. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait City)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Renews Commitment to Working with Partners to Achieve Aspirations of Palestinians

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s commitment to working with all partners to achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people,…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, King of Jordan Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a telephone call from Jordan’s King Abdullah II. …

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Saudi FM Meets Bahrain, Italian Counterparts in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh Minister of Foreign Affairs of the…

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Gulf The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat (Photo: Saad Al-Enezi)

EU Official: Partnership with Saudi Arabia Has No Limits

A senior European Union official has described cooperation with Saudi Arabia as boundless, stressing that the Kingdom is rapidly evolving into a major economic…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif receives his Pakistani counterpart Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi, Pakistani Interior Ministers Discuss Bolstering Security Cooperation

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received in Riyadh on Monday his Pakistani counterpart Mohsin Raza Naqvi for talks on bolstering…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani addresses the press conference on Sunday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince’s US Visit Draws Four Billion Media Impressions in Two Days

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary stressed on Sunday that last week’s visit by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Muscat (ONA)

Omani Foreign Minister: We Support Syria’s Security, Stability

Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi affirmed on Sunday his country’s support for efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in Syria, and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Muscat)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah delivers his remarks at the summit. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Says Committed to Working with G20 towards More Inclusive Economic System

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Sunday the Kingdom's commitment to continue working with the G20 to bolster a more…

Asharq Al Awsat (Johannesburg)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah shakes hands with President of Finland Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi FM Discusses Bilateral Ties with Finnish President, Spanish Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Sunday with President of Finland Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the…

Gulf Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Carlo Baldocci. (Meshal al-Qadeer)

Italy Says It Is Ready to Deepen Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Italy has underlined its readiness to expand defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia in a way that fully aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, particularly in…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments on Sidelines of G20 Summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of bilateral meetings on Saturday with his counterparts from several countries on the sidelines…

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

Saudi Leadership Conveys Condolences to Bahrain’s King over Passing of Ibrahim bin Hamad

The Saudi leadership sent a cable of condolences to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the passing of Sheikh Ibrahim bin Hamad bin…

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

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate Lebanon's President on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on his country's…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa - SPA

Saudi FM Leads Saudi Delegation to G20 Summit in Johannesburg

On behalf of Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin…

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Gulf The exercises contribute to enhancing the efficiency of aircrews and their ability to carry out missions under various operational conditions - SPA

ATLC-35 Joint Air, Missile Warfare Exercise Concludes with Saudi Participation

The joint air exercise “ATLC-35 Air and Missile Warfare Center Exercise” concluded in the United Arab Emirates, with the participation of the Royal Saudi Air…

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Gulf A passerby looks at the wreckage of the Indian aircraft during the Dubai Airshow (AP).

Indian Fighter Jet Crashes during a Demonstration Flight at Dubai Air Show, Killing the Pilot

An Indian fighter jet crashed Friday at the start of a demonstration flight in front of a crowd of spectators at the Dubai Air Show, killing its sole pilot. …

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