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

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 Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani. (SPA)

Saudi FM Meets US Senior Advisor, Syrian Counterpart at Munich Security Conference

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos on…

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Gulf The fuel grant supports the continuity of services and the operation of vital facilities in Yemen (SPA). 

Socotra Receives First Shipment of Saudi Fuel Grant

The Yemeni governorate of Socotra on Friday received the first shipment of fuel products provided under a Saudi grant through the Saudi Program for the…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets UN Humanitarian Chief, Lebanese Prime Minister

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Friday with Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief…

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Gulf Combined photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - File Photo

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Uganda on Re-Election

The Saudi leadership congratulated Uganda on the re-election of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to a new presidential term. The Custodian of the Two Holy…

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Gulf The exercise is designed to unify operational coordination and facilitate the exchange of expertise among internal security sectors - SPA

Saudi Security Forces Join GCC 'Arabian Gulf Security 4' Exercise in Qatar

Saudi security forces have arrived in Qatar to participate in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) “Arabian Gulf Security 4” tactical exercise, with specialized…

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Gulf King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

King Salman Era Marks Saudi Shift from Digital State to AI Sovereignty

On the anniversary of the pledge of allegiance to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation…

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Gulf King Salman bin Abdulaziz receives members of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Supreme Court in Riyadh on November 28, 2018. (SPA)

Saudi Judiciary Under King Salman: Faster Justice, Better Rulings

During the reign of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, now entering its second decade, Saudi Arabia’s judiciary has been reshaped by…

Badr al-Khuraif (Riyadh)
Gulf King Salman led Riyadh’s transformation for more than half a century as its governor (King Abdulaziz Foundation)

Successes Despite Challenges: A New Decade Under King Salman

Friday marks the 11th anniversary of King Salman bin Abdulaziz ascending to the throne. This milestone comes as Saudi Arabia points to sweeping transformations…

Badr al-Khuraif (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (SPA)

Saudi FM Meets UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Spanish Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees,…

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Gulf Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from King of Bahrain

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a written message from King of Bahrain Hamad bin…

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Gulf The Saudi side signing of the charter reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Board of Peace’s mission - SPA

Saudi Arabia Signs Board of Peace Founding Charter

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signed on Thursday the founding charter of the Board of Peace in the presence of US…

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Gulf The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

MWL Condemns Terrorist Bombing in Afghanistan’s Capital

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Thursday the terrorist bombing at a restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul that left several killed and wounded,…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with British, French Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate meetings with his counterparts from the UK and France on the sidelines of…

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Gulf Former Yemeni minister and veteran southern politician Abdel Nasser Al-Wali speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat.

Al-Wali to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh Talks a Pivotal Moment for Yemen’s Southern Cause

Former Yemeni minister and veteran southern politician Abdel Nasser Al-Wali described the meeting of Yemen’s southern leaders in Riyadh for consultations and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Ecuadorian counterpart Gabriela Sommerfeld meet in Davos on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Ecuador Sign General Cooperation Agreement

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Wednesday with his Ecuadorian counterpart Gabriela Sommerfeld on the…

Gulf KSrelief distributes winter clothing to school students in the Al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza’s Khan Younis. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers Winter Clothing to Students in Gaza’s Khan Younis

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed winter clothing to school students in the Al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza…

Gulf  Israeli military vehicles drive past destruction in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel, January 21, 2026. (Reuters)

Arab, Islamic Countries Agree to Join Trump’s Board of Peace

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates welcomed on Wednesday the invitation…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Palestinian counterpart Dr. Mohammad Mustafa meet in Davos on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi, Palestinian FMs Discuss Latest Developments in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Tuesday with his Palestinian counterpart Dr. Mohammad Mustafa on the…

Gulf The “Spears of Victory 2026” military exercise kicks off at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)

'Spears of Victory 2026' Exercise Begins at Air Warfare Center in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region

The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday the launch of the “Spears of Victory 2026” military exercise at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region…

Gulf  Heavy machinery operates as Israeli forces dismantle the Jerusalem headquarters of UNRWA, in East Jerusalem, January 20, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Demolition of UNRWA Buildings in Jerusalem

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of Israel's demolition of buildings belonging to the United…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Stresses Need to Resolve Yemen Crisis, Support Syria’s Unity

The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday the Kingdom’s efforts to resolve the crisis in Yemen, as well as tackling the southern issue, through the upcoming…

Gulf Caption: Saudi Arabia seeks comprehensive solutions for southern Yemenis through the forthcoming dialogue (Reuters).

Saudi Support for Inclusive Southern Dialogue Without Monopoly or Exclusion

Riyadh has hosted the Southern Consultative Meeting as a prelude to a comprehensive Southern Dialogue Conference, signaling the return of southern Yemen as a…

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

GCC Chief Welcomes Syrian Government's Agreement with SDF

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi welcomed the new agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, the…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Saudi FM Holds Phone Calls with US Envoy for Syria, Omani Counterpart, US Secretary of State

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Monday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, the Saudi…

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Gulf Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz meet in Algiers on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Security Cooperation

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received in Algiers on Monday Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. Prince…