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Arab, Muslim States Alarmed by Israeli Plan to Move Gazans to Egypt

Gulf Rafah border crossing (Reuters file photo)

Arab, Muslim States Alarmed by Israeli Plan to Move Gazans to Egypt

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Qatar said on Friday they were deeply concerned over Israeli statements…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
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 President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, gesture as they meet delegations at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. (AP)

Saudi Crown Prince Departs to United States

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, departed on Monday to the United States on an official visit. …

Gulf Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah receives the message from Kang Hoon-sik at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from President of South Korea

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from the President of South Korea, Lee Jae…

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Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump in Riyadh in May. Getty Images)

Extraordinary Outcomes Expected from Summit between Saudi Crown Prince, Trump in Washington

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday amid the rapid…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Occupation’s Storming of Al-Aqsa

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi expressed his strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities and extremist…

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Gulf The program is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capacity-building initiatives for candidates from coalition member states - SPA

Riyadh Hosts National Security Training Program for IMCTC Member States

A specialized training program on national security was launched Sunday at the headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) in…

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Gulf Vehicles travel on the Al Abr Road that serves as a crucial link between Yemen and Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen Completes 91 Km of Al Abr Road Expansion

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has completed the second phase of Al Abr Road expansion and rehabilitation project,…

Gulf Forces taking part in the "Red Wave 8" drill. (Royal Saudi Naval Forces)

Saudi Arabia Concludes ‘Red Wave 8’ Exercise

The “Red Wave 8” joint naval exercise concluded on Friday at Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Naval Base in the Western Fleet. Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in September. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Importance of Launching ‘Comprehensive Political Process’ in Sudan

Saudi Arabia and Egypt reiterated on Friday the importance of reaching a ceasefire in Sudan and preparing the ground for launching a comprehensive political…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Gulf  14 November 2025, Palestinian Territories, Salfit: A Palestinian man reads he holy Quran in front of a burned window before Friday prayer, inside the Hajjah Hamidah Mosque in the West Bank, one day after it was set on fire by Israeli settlers. (dpa)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settler Attacks on Palestinians

Saudi Arabia’s strongly condemned on Friday Israeli authorities and extremist settler attacks against the Palestinian people, the latest of which is the…

Gulf A boat sails in the Arabian Sea near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, in the port city of Aden, Yemen, 21 December 2023. EPA/STRINGER

Ambrey: Vessel Veers off Course Diverting to Iranian Waters

British maritime security firm Ambrey reported on Friday that it had received information about an incident occurring 20 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in…

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Gulf The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

MWL Condemns Violence against Civilians, Holy Sites in Occupied Palestinian Territories

The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the escalating wave of violence and criminal attacks perpetrated by Israeli settlers and police forces…

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Gulf The event was organized in collaboration with the Pilgrims Experience Program - SPA

Over 3,000 Agreements, Strategic Partnerships Signed during Hajj Conference

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah affirmed that the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has…

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Gulf OIC Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Türkiye After Military Plane Crash

OIC Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Türkiye After Military Plane Crash

Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Türkiye…

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Gulf The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and the US Secretary of State met in Canada’s Niagara Region. SPA

Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign…

Asharq Al Awsat (Niagara)
Gulf A member of emergency services works at the site of the Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijani border, in Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze

Saudi Arabia Expresses Condolences to Türkiye Over Crash of Military Aircraft in Georgia

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom’s condolences to Türkiye following the crash of a military aircraft in the Sighnaghi…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf IMCTC's secretary-general said the memorandum seeks to enhance strategic partnership and integration between the coalition and the UK government, SPA

IMCTC, UK to Cooperate on Combating Terrorism and Extremist Thought

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has signed a memorandum with the United Kingdom to strengthen their cooperation on combating terrorism…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia Expresses Condolences to Türkiye on Crash of Military Aircraft in Georgia

Saudi Arabia Expresses Condolences to Türkiye on Crash of Military Aircraft in Georgia

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the Republic of Türkiye following the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf ATLC-35 aims to boost combat readiness, strengthen operational planning and execution capabilities, and simulate realistic air and missile warfare scenarios. (SPA)

Royal Saudi Air and Defense Forces Continue Participation in ATLC-35 Exercise in UAE 

The Royal Saudi Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force are continuing their participation in the aerial warfare and missile defense center exercise …

Gulf Security and rescue officials inspect the scene of a suicide bomb blast outside the judicial complex in Islamabad, Pakistan, 11 November 2025. (EPA)

MWL Condemns ‘Terrorist’ Bombing in Islamabad 

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Tuesday the suicide bombing near the judicial court complex in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. In a statement,…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Top US Officials in Washington 

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Washington with US Secretary of State and acting White House national security…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet session in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support for Efforts to Establish Regional, Global Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s firm support for efforts aimed at establishing global and regional stability and security. Prince…

Gulf GAMI governor Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali during the annual meeting (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Raises Military Spending Localization to 24.89%

The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced that Saudi Arabia has increased the localization of its military spending to 24.89% by the end…

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Gulf Officials are seen at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition main session in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)

Hajj Conference in Jeddah Highlights Integration between Public, Private Sectors in Developing Services to Pilgrims 

The Hajj Conference and Exhibition held its main session in Jeddah on Monday under the title “From Vision to Reality: Integrated Sectors in Serving Pilgrims,”…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Seek to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya in Riyadh on Monday…