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Saudi FM: Islamic Cooperation, Solidarity Now ‘Urgent Need’

Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends the extraordinary Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Jeddah on Thursday (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)

Saudi FM: Islamic Cooperation, Solidarity Now ‘Urgent Need’

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the region’s volatile conditions and multiple crises, coupled with the political, security, economic,…

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Gulf GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Highlights Gulf’s Leading Global Position in Cybersecurity

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi said that GCC member countries occupy a leading global position in cybersecurity,…

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Gulf The new Secretary-General, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed Elected Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation elected Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as the organization's…

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Gulf This handout picture released by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, (L) meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) in Tehran on August 27, 2026. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs / AFP)

Qatar PM Pursues Mediation in Tehran as US Ramps up ‘Economic War’

The prime minister Qatar visited Tehran on Thursday in a bid to revive diplomacy as the US and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's latest sanctions…

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Gulf Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. (KUNA)

Kuwait Foils Biggest Drug Operation in Its History

Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, announced on Wednesday the foiling of the largest drug bust…


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Muslim World League Condemns Israel’s ‘E1’ Settlement Plan

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Israel's settlement policies in Palestinian territories ‌and said ‌they categorically ‌rejected…

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Gulf Israeli settlers move into the former Israeli settlement of Kadim near the West Bank city of Jenin, 20 August 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Muslim Countries Condemn Israeli E1 Settlement Plan

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt condemned on Friday “Israel’s continued…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Heads to France on Official Visit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, traveled to France on Friday on an official visit. In a statement, the Royal Court said…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Bombing Near Educational Center in Kabul

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation of the bombing near an educational center in the Afghan capital,…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Turkish Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Friday from his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. During…

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Gulf The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to counter extremist propaganda and curb its spread across the digital space. SPA

Etidal, Telegram Remove over 34 Million Extremist Items

Joint efforts by the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) and Telegram led to the removal of 34,290,268 items of extremist content and the…

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

Saudi Royal Orders Transform Ehsan Platform into Independent Non-Profit Foundation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Thursday a Royal Order to transform the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan)…

Gulf Part of Thursday’s inauguration ceremony. SPA

Saudi Ambassador Inaugurates 3rd Phase of Lebanese Land Exports to the Kingdom

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari inaugurated on Thursday the third phase of Lebanese exports to the Kingdom. Saudi Crown Prince…

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Gulf Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Oman Says Lasting Security in Strait of Hormuz Requires Regional Peace

Oman said lasting security in the Strait of Hormuz required permanent peace in the region and rejected further escalation or conflict, its foreign minister…

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Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Riyadh on Wednesday (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Faisal bin Farhan Stresses Diplomacy to Ease Regional Tensions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to reducing regional tensions and preventing renewed conflict…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,…

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Gulf Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is welcomed upon his arrival in Riyadh. (SPA)

Qatari Prime Minister Arrives in Riyadh

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday. He was received by…

Gulf Tuesday's announcement is the latest measure against Iran by the UAE after it recalled its ambassador early in the conflict. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UAE Halts All Trade, Financial Dealings with Iran after Attack

The United Arab Emirates has said it is suspending all trade and financial dealings with Iran after reporting an Iranian missile attack directed at its ships. …

Gulf A man rides a motorbike in the town of Abu al-Duhur, Syria, August 18, 2026. (Reuters)

MWL, GCC Condemn Israeli Airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned on Tuesday the Israeli airstrikes targeting Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase, saying they are a violation…

Gulf The Abu al-Duhur base following the Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airport

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airport. A Foreign Ministry statement said the Kingdom slammed…

Gulf Tuesday's warning was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. (Reuters)

UAE Accuses Iran of Firing Ballistic Missiles at Its Territory

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory, marking the first time the defense ministry detected a…

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

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes Launch of Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session on Tuesday, which reviewed Saudi Arabia’s recent discussions…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Iraqi Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein. During…

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

Emir of Kuwait Holds Meeting with GCC Secretary-General

Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi on…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia affirmed its rejection of undermining Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its institutions (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attacks on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday the attacks that targeted Kurdistan region in Iraq, including an attack on the office of its Prime Minister Masrour…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Sudanese counterpart, Mohieddin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim, sign the document. (SPA) 

Saudi Arabia, Sudan Establish Joint Coordination Council

Saudi Arabia and Sudan signed an agreement Monday establishing a joint coordination council to deepen bilateral ties and provide an institutional framework for…

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Gulf The Masam Project for clearing landmines in Yemen removed 2,157 mines from various areas of Yemen during the second week of August 2026. (SPA)

KSrelief's Masam Project Removes 2,157 Mines Across Yemen in One Week

The Masam Project for clearing landmines in Yemen, implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), removed 2,157 mines from…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia and Sudan chair the Political Consultation and Follow-Up Committee in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Sudan Hold Political Consultation and Follow-Up Committee Meeting in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Sudanese counterpart Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim in Riyadh on Monday. …

Gulf Qatar denied detaining the three Iranian pilots and invited Tehran “to review the details of the search and rescue operations in April, but the Iranian side has yet to respond to the invitation” (QNA).

Iran Considers Missing Pilots to Be Prisoners in Qatar

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday it will consider three missing pilots to be prisoners in Qatar, despite Doha's denials, until it clarifies their fate. …

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