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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Emir of Qatar

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Emir of Qatar

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received on Monday a written message from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on…

Gulf Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends the opening of the eighth Global Security Forum in Doha on Monday.

Qatar Calls for Non-Aggression Pact with Iran, Announces Plans to Strengthen Defense Industry

Qatar has called for a regional dialogue involving the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Iran, with the participation of Türkiye and Pakistan, aimed at…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Doha)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah holding talks with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot - SPA

Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Relations and Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël…

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Gulf The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C-R) stands with French President Emmanuel Macron (C-L), during a welcoming ceremony upon Macron's arrival at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City, Kuwait, 19 October 2026. Macron is on a Middle East tour, visiting Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.  EPA/BENOIT TESSIER

Macron Begins Gulf Tour in Kuwait, Seeking Energy Security and Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron began a four-nation Gulf tour on Monday, starting in Kuwait, in a diplomatic effort to secure France's energy supplies,…

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Gulf As part of efforts to enrich visitors’ knowledge, 81,243 people visited the Prophet’s Mosque Library, while the mosque’s exhibitions received 137,867 visitors - SPA

Prophet’s Mosque Receives over 21 Million Visitors in September

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced that 21,615,977 people visited the Prophet’s Mosque in September 2026. The authority…

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Gulf This assistance is part of the relief support extended by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief  - SPA

Saudi Relief Flight Lands in Nepal to Aid Flood Victims

In implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud…

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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan - SPA

King Salman Sends Invitation to UAE President to Participate in Second GCC-EU Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a message to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…

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Gulf Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

Coalition: Three Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthi Militia Toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait Intercepted, Destroyed

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that three ballistic missiles launched by the…

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Gulf Civil Defense: Debris from Intercepted Houthi Missile Damages Kindergarten and Clinic Complex in Riyadh

Civil Defense: Debris from Intercepted Houthi Missile Damages Kindergarten and Clinic Complex in Riyadh

Debris from a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia fell in Riyadh on Thursday after the missile was intercepted and destroyed, causing…

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Gulf King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (SPA)

UAE Strongly Condemns Houthi Militia Attacks on King Khalid, Abha International Airports

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attacks carried out by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport and Abha International…

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Gulf Abha International Airport (Photo: Saleh Al-Ghannam)

World Condemnations Pour in Over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports

Several Arab, Islamic, and Gulf bodies strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist attacks targeting Saudi airports, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom…

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Gulf Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition: Houthi Attacks on Civilian Objects Will Not Go Unpunished

The Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki has stressed that attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militias …

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Gulf Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Gharibi and commander of US Naval Forces Central Command/US 5th Fleet Vice Admiral Curt Renshaw. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)

Riyadh, Washington Discuss Maritime Cooperation and Boosting Security of Navigation

Riyadh and Washington discussed ways to boost maritime security and freedom of navigation in the region, according to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of…

Gulf Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition: Ballistic Missile Launch Platform Used in Attack on Riyadh Was Destroyed

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki announced that a ballistic missile launch platform, which…

Gulf The Abha International Airport. (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia: 3 Killed, 36 Injured in Attacks on Abha, Riyadh Airports

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that three people were killed and 36 injured in two separate attacks on its Abha…

Gulf A handout photo made available by the Southern Giants Brigades media office shows pro-government fighters holding positions during an offensive against Houthi positions in a coastal area of Taiz province, near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Yemen, 06 October 2026. EPA

UAE Strongly Condemns Houthi Terrorist Militia's Continued Targeting of Civilian Assets, Saudi Ships

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist militia's continued targeting of civilians and civilian and economic assets in Saudi…

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

Saudi Arabia Underscores Support for Legitimate Yemeni Govt to End Houthi Coup

The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday its absolute support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, legitimate government and people in ending the…

Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as they pose for photos before a meeting at the US State Department on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Egyptian, Jordanian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held on Tuesday separate telephone talks on regional developments with his counterpart…

Gulf Coalition official Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition: Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthis at Khamis Mushait, North of Riyadh Destroyed

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Iran-backed terrorist Houthi militia towards Saudi…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Syrian President in Riyadh for Talks on Boosting Relations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Tuesday Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa for…

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

Saudi, Italian Defense Ministers Discuss Military Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held on Tuesday a telephone call with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto to discuss…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Donates Blood, Launches Annual Donation Campaign for 2026

An inspiring humanitarian initiative reflecting values of social solidarity and cohesion.

Gulf The conference condemned the Houthis’ targeting of Makkah, Madinah and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia (SPA).

ASEAN ‘Khair Ummah’ Conference Condemns Houthi Attacks on Makkah and Madinah

Participants at the fourth international conference of ASEAN countries, “Khair Ummah,” condemned on Tuesday the Houthi militia’s launch of drones and missiles…

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Gulf Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports

Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport came under…

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Gulf Jassem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s Foreign Minister. (GCC)

GCC Reaffirms Support for Efforts to Achieve Security and Stability in Yemen

The Gulf Cooperation Council on Monday reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and backed efforts to…

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Gulf US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding a plane en route to Iceland at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on October 5, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Administration Backs Saudi Arabia’s Right to Defend Itself against Houthis

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed on Monday that Washington understands the steps taken by the Saudi-led Arab coalition against the terrorist Houthi…

Gulf The Ministry of Interior said that holding a valid Yemeni passport is an essential prerequisite for regularizing legal status. (Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen)

Under Royal Directives, Saudi Arabia to Regularize Residency Status of Yemeni Nationals

Under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and in response to a request submitted by Chairman of the Yemeni…

Gulf Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Houthis' Continued Targeting of Civilian Facilities

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Houthis' Continued Targeting of Civilian Facilities

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the terrorist Houthi militia’s continued targeting of civilians and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom. …

Gulf Officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye meet on Monday an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh. (SPA)

‘Makkah Alliance’ Activates Collective Deterrence Following Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye convened on Monday an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense…