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Saudi FM Receives Message from Iraqi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties 

Gulf Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi FM Receives Message from Iraqi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a written message from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and FM Fuad…

Gulf MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the decision issued by the Israeli occupation government regarding land registration measures in the occupied West Bank…

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Gulf (FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

Saudi Arabia: Israel Has No Sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territories

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the Kingdom’s condemnation of an Israeli decision to register land in the occupied West Bank. A…

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Gulf A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)

Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon that signals the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Charity Campaign Launched on Ehsan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved the launch of the sixth edition of the National Campaign for Charitable Work…


Gulf A general view of destroyed buildings near the Nuseirat camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026. (AFP)

Arab, Islamic Countries Slam Israeli Violations of Gaza Ceasefire

The foreign ministers of a number of Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned on Sunday Israel's repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire that have…

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

Saudi Crown Prince, King of Morocco Hold Telephone Talks

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Sunday to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI. The Crown…

Gulf Top southern Yemen officials meet in Riyadh. (Saba)

Top Southern Yemen Officials Hold Expanded Meeting in Riyadh

Top officials from southern Yemen held an expanded meeting in Riyadh on Saturday as part of efforts to build trust and unite southern ranks, paving the way for…

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MWL Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government and SDF

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the Syrian government’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, reached under a…

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Gulf A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Saudi Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: Kingdom’s Position on Regional Escalation Has Not Changed

A senior Saudi official dismissed to Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the Kingdom has changed its position on the escalation in the region. The source stressed…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of…

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Gulf This aerial image shows the Potomac River, with a view of the Pentagon at bottom, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

US Approves Potential $9 Billion Sale of Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $9…

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Gulf This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

During 2025, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered over 35,000 tons of food, shelter, and medical supplies to 61 countries…

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Gulf Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire…

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Gulf Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Meets Senior US Officials In Washington

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Friday at the White House in Washington, D.C., with US Secretary of State and Acting…

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Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Delivers Statement on Palestine at Security Council

Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil delivered the Kingdom's statement before the Security Council…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia stressed the need to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces, end the occupation, and create the conditions necessary for political progress (AP). 

Saudi Arabia Stresses Institutional, Geographic Unity Between Gaza, the West Bank

Saudi Arabia has emphasized the need to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (to end the Gaza conflict) as the primary legal and political framework,…

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Gulf Launching the third phase of the rehabilitation of Aden International Airport with Saudi support (X). 

Saudi Arabia Supports Rehabilitation of Aden International Airport

The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen has launched the third phase of the Aden International Airport Rehabilitation Project,…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Washington, D.C. with US Senator Lindsey Graham. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Meets US Senator Lindsey Graham

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Washington, D.C. on Thursday with US Senator Lindsey Graham, the Saudi Press Agency…

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Gulf The council commended the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in coordinating and collaborating with the regional member countries and their representatives on the Executive Committee - SPA

Saudi Arabia Calls for Stronger Regional Efforts for MGI Implementation

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and joint action to support the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), and to…

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Gulf The two sides discussed the latest regional developments and efforts made in this regard - SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Austrian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday in Riyadh with Minister for European and International Affairs of the…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman Receives Hillary Clinton in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Al-Yamamah…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia: Won't Allow Our Airspace to Be Used in Attack on Iran

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Tuesday that Riyadh respects Tehran's sovereignty and that the Kingdom will not…

Gulf The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided similar grants of oil derivatives in 2018, 2021, and 2022 and continues its support through the current 2026 grant. (SPA)

Yemen Receive Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant to Operate Power Plants

The Yemeni governorates of Aden, Al-Mahrah, Shabwah, Abyan, Lahij, Hadhramaut, and Socotra have received a Saudi grant of oil derivatives to operate…

Gulf Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairing the Cabinet session held in Riyadh - SPA

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Supporting the Mission of the Board of Peace in Gaza

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday. At the outset…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and Poland's Foreign Affairs Minister (not in picture) give a joint press conference after their meeting at the Foreign Office in Warsaw, January 26, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi FM: Relations with UAE Important for Regional Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah underlined on Monday the importance of relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…

Gulf The agreement aims to enhance shared interests resulting from the visa exemption, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in both countries - SPA

Saudi Arabia, Poland Sign Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Service and Special Passports

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Warsaw Monday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister in Poland on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Warsaw on Sunday on an official visit to the Republic of Poland, the Saudi…

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