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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…

Aziz Mathari
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 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 Djibouti on Independence Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Thursday President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh on the occasion of Independence Day, The Saudi Press…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

UAE FM Receives Syrian Counterpart, Discuss Fostering Ties

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received on Wednesday Faisal Mekdad, the Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi)
Gulf Saudi Arabia is among the top three leading global donors of development and humanitarian aid. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Contribution to Humanitarian Relief Reaches $130 Billion

Saudi Arabia has offered a record amount of aid relief to countries in need, reaching 130 billion dollars, revealed new official figures. This makes the…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia has commended several countries for their strict actions against tour companies that issued unauthorized Hajj visas.Photo: Bashir Salih

Penalties Imposed on Hajj Fraudsters

Several countries, whose citizens died during this year’s Hajj season, have revealed a joint effort with Saudi Arabia to tackle companies issuing unauthorized…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf The Saudi and Chinese delegations meet in Beijing on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)

Saudi, Chinese Defense Ministers Discuss Bolstering Strategic Partnership

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Beijing on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Lieutenant General Dong Jun as part…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beijing)
Gulf Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks on Places of Worship in Russia’s Dagestan

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks on Places of Worship in Russia’s Dagestan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks on places of worship in Dagestan, Russia, which…

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 Emir of Qatar on Anniversary of Accession to Reign

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani…

Gulf Group photo of the foreign ministers of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue Forum.

Saudi Arabia Stresses Palestinian People’s Right to Establish Independent State

Saudi Arabia reiterated on Monday the need to immediately stop Israeli military operations in Gaza, emphasizing the Palestinian people’s right to establish an…

Asharq Al Awsat (Tehran)
Gulf China's Defense Minister Dong Jun receives Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry account on X platform)

Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Beijing on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and an accompanying delegation arrived in China on Tuesday on an official visit. The visit…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf No diseases or epidemics were reported at this year's Hajj. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Continues to Treat Hajj Pilgrims Suffering from Heat Stress

Saudi Arabia continues to treat both authorized and unauthorized Hajj pilgrims who have suffered from heat stress as a result of the soaring temperatures in…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Colonel Al-Shalhoub noted that some tourism companies in several brotherly countries have deceived visit visa holders by issuing visas not intended for Hajj - SPA

Interior Ministry Official: Tourism Companies Deceived Visit Visa Holders, Encouraging Hajj Violations

Colonel Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shalhoub, the security spokesman of the Saudi Ministry of Interior, confirmed the success of the 2024 Hajj season's security…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with Republic of Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Bahram Aliyev on the sidelines of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Iran - SPA

Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Participates in Asia Cooperation Dialogue in Iran

Deputizing for Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf A general view of Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Dubai to Build $8 Bn Stormwater Runoff System after Record Floods

Dubai on Monday announced an $8 billion plan for a stormwater runoff system, two months after an unprecedented deluge and widespread flooding brought the…

Gulf Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani meets with his acting Iranian counterpart Bagheri Kani in Tehran on Sunday. (BNA)

Bahrain, Iran Agree to Kick Off Talks to Restore Ties 

Bahrain and Iran agreed on Sunday to set up the required mechanisms to initiate talks between them to discuss the resumption of political relations between…

Gulf The authorities exerted great efforts to raise awareness about heat stress and emphasize the need to follow preventive measures. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia: Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims Die from Heat Stress after Walking in Scorching Heat 

Saudi Arabia stressed on Sunday that it treated several cases of heat stress during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Some pilgrims are still receiving care. A…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf The King Abdulaziz Foundation participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024. (SPA)

King Abdulaziz Foundation Organizes ‘Saudi-Chinese Relations’ Seminar in Beijing

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), in cooperation with the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, held in Beijing a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf KSrelief distributes 1,000 food baskets in Sudan. (SPA)

KSrelief Distributes 1,000 Food Baskets in Sudan

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 food baskets on Thursday to needy and displaced families in the shelter center…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Muslim World League Welcomes Armenia's Recognition of State of Palestine

Muslim World League Welcomes Armenia's Recognition of State of Palestine

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed Armenia’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. In a statement,…

Gulf The pilgrims expressed their appreciation for the gesture and praised the excellent services provided by the Kingdom's government to ensure a smooth Hajj. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Hajj Pilgrims with Holy Quran Gifts

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has distributed 52,752 copies of the holy Quran as a gift from Custodian of the Two Holy…

Gulf The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry renewed on Friday its call on its citizens against traveling to Lebanon. (KUNA)

Kuwait Urges Citizens against Traveling to Lebanon

The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry renewed on Friday its call on its citizens against traveling to Lebanon given the security developments in the region. In a…

Gulf The Armenian government meets on Thursday. (Armenian government)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Armenia’s Recognition of State of Palestine

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday Armenia’s decision to recognize the state of Palestine. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the move is a “significant…

Gulf The decision comes a day after a major power outage was witnessed in large parts of residential areas in the country. (KUNA)

Kuwait Implements Systematic Power Cuts to Reduce Load on Grid

Kuwait began on Thursday to implement scheduled power cuts during peak consumption hours, with the aim to meet increased demand caused by extreme summer heat. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)
Gulf File photo of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince . SPA

Saudi Leadership Congratulates King of Spain on Anniversary of Accession to Throne

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Spanish King Felipe VI on the anniversary of his…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi security efforts aimed to organize pilgrims and ensure their safety (Photo: Adnan Mahdali)

Sudanese Pilgrims Yearn for Safe Homeland

With hearts heavy from the turmoil back home, where ongoing conflict has led to worsening security and economic conditions, Sudanese pilgrims departed from…

Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy sites)