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Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Peaceful Cooperation to Achieve Global Security

Gulf Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khothaila speaks during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. (Photo: Saudi Mission in Geneva)

Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Peaceful Cooperation to Achieve Global Security

Saudi Arabia emphasized peaceful international cooperation as a means to achieve global prosperity, stability and security, stressing the importance of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Geneva)
Gulf Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s openness…

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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. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Tunisia on Republic Day

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to the President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, on his…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the agreement announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, between the Yemeni…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)

GCC Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed on Wednesday the agreement between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran…


Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Minister Speaks by Phone with Egyptian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by telephone, on Wednesday, with Arab Republic of Egypt Minister of Foreign…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares in Madrid on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi, Spanish FMs Discuss Developments in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Madrid on Thursday with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares. …

Gulf Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah launches the projects in Amman. (SPA)

KSrelief Inaugurates Humanitarian Projects to Support Syrian, Palestinian Refugees in Jordan

Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al…

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 Arabia Approves Granting Saudi Citizenship to Select Researchers, Innovators

A Royal decree was issued to grant Saudi citizenship to a number of scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished…

Gulf US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House at a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, US, July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Purchase Licensing Rights

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate US President on Independence Anniversary

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent separate cables of…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia, Estonia to Expand Bilateral Relations

Saudi Arabia and Estonia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance political consultations and strengthen their bilateral relations. The…

Asharq Al Awsat (Estonia)
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 Congratulates President of Belarus on Independence Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Wednesday President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko on his country's Independence Day. Custodian of the Two Holy…

Gulf Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah during his tour of Turkish regions affected by the earthquakes. (SPA)

Al Rabeeah Inspects Housing Project for Earthquake Victims in Türkiye

Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP file)

Saudi FM, Blinken Discuss Gaza, Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a telephone call from US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. …

Gulf Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Defense Industry Agency President Haluk Gorgun witness the signing of MoUs between Saudi and Turkish companies. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Visits Turkish Industrial Companies

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited on Wednesday the Turkish Aerospace Industries Company (TAI) in Ankara and Turkish…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with US Senator Cory Booker in Jeddah. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Booker Discuss Saudi-US Relations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received in Jeddah on Wednesday visiting US Senator Cory…

Gulf Etidal and Telegram have been collaborating since 2022 to prevent and combat terrorism and violent extremism (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Etidal, Telegram Remove Over 2 Million Extremist Posts During Hajj

During this year’s Hajj season, the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) and Telegram removed over 2 million pieces of extremist content. …

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Hails Extraordinary Efforts to Host Hajj

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, hailed on Tuesday the extraordinary efforts that went into hosting this year’s…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Makes Phone Call to King of Morocco

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, telephoned on Tuesday King Mohammed VI of…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Erdogan, Guler in Ankara

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Tuesday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace in the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Ankara)
Gulf Nazaha urged the public to report any financial or administrative corruption through its official channels to protect public funds (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha Arrests Corruption Suspects Linked to Hajj 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has detained 155 individuals, including citizens and residents, following investigations into…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh on Monday with his counterpart from Bangladesh. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh Hold Political Consultations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Monday with his counterpart from Bangladesh, Dr. Hasan Mahmud. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
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 Condoles King of Morocco on Death of His Mother

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Sunday a cable of condolences to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on the death of his…

Gulf The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Approval of Settlement Expansion in West Bank

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday the approval by Israel’s security cabinet to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. A statement by the Ministry of…

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

Albudaiwi Affirms Solidity of GCC Economy to Face Economic Challenges

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed the solidity and strength of the GCC economy and its ability to face…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Kuwait’s Court of Cassation, in its final ruling, sentenced the defendants to prison terms ranging from 7 to 10 years, ordered them to return $1 billion, and fined them $500 million (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Kuwait Court Concludes Major ‘Malaysian Fund’ Money Laundering Case

Kuwait’s Court of Cassation on Thursday concluded the country's largest money laundering case, known as the “Malaysian Fund” scandal. The court, led by…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Kuwait)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

Saudi FM, Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Hold Telephone Call

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a telephone call from Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Ali Bagheri…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

King Salman Issues Royal Order to Promote and Appoint 154 Judges at Ministry of Justice

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Thursday a Royal Order to promote and appoint 154 judges at the Ministry of…

Gulf The Dome of the Rock shrine is lit up at dusk at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, East Jerusalem, March 21, 2023. (AFP)

OIC to Host 2024 International Symposium on Al-Quds in Jeddah 

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the…