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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Gulf Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)

Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi reaffirmed Iran and Saudi Arabia’s mutual determination to establish lasting peace and stability in the…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf The Saudi Minister of Defense met Thursday in Riyadh with the State Secretary to the Prime Minister of Sweden. SPA

Saudi Defense Minister, State Secretary to Sweden’s PM Meet in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Thursday in Riyadh with State Secretary to the Prime Minister of Sweden Johan Stuart. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations…

Asharq Al Awsat (Doha)
Gulf A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)

Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

The ministries of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan held the third round of political consultations at the Saudi ministry headquarters in Riyadh…


Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Maalim Faqi at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh on Sunday (Saudi Press Agency)

Saudi FM Meets Somali Counterpart in Riyadh

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Sunday in Riyadh with his Somali counterpart, Ahmed Maalim Faqi Ahmed, where they…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The plane is carrying vital humanitarian supplies, including food, shelter, and medical aid. (SPA)

14th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut

The 14th relief plane operated by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) landed at Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport…

Gulf The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)

OIC Condemns Israeli Military Attack on Iran

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the Israeli military attack against Iran describing it as a flagrant violation of its…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf  Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

MWL, GCC Condemn Israeli Military Attack on Iran

The Secretariat General of the Muslim World League (MWL) on Saturday condemned the Israeli military attack on Iran, cautioning against the danger and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Oman, Qatar, Bahrain Condemn Israel's Targeting of Iran

The Sultanate of Oman strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory on Saturday. The Sultanate said these attacks are a flagrant violation of…

Asharq Al Awsat
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 King, Crown Prince Congratulate President of Austria on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on his…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The aid underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting the Lebanese people in times of crisis. SPA

13th Saudi Relief Plane Lands in Beirut

The 13th relief plane operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport on…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Cars pass on a street after several explosions were heard, in Tehran, Iran, October 26, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

UAE Condemns Military Targeting of Iran, Urges Restraint

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the military targeting of Iran, and expressed deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Mazen Al-Kahmous, President of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Calls on G20 Nations to Support UN Efforts in Measuring Corruption

Saudi Arabia on Thursday urged G20 nations to support the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in measuring corruption by exchanging information and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Natal)
Gulf The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Military Targeting of Iran

Saudi Arabia denounced on Saturday the military targeting of Iran, which is a violation of its sovereignty and of international laws and norms. The Kingdom…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf OIC Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon

OIC Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha has condemned Israel’s aggression on Lebanon and called for an immediate…

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

Saudi FM Meets Palestinian President, UN Secretary-General

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in the Russian city of Kazan with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and United…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles meet in Madrid. Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry

Saudi Arabia, Spain Explore Ways to Support Regional Stability

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles and Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz reviewed in Madrid on Thursday Saudi-Spanish…

Asharq Al Awsat (Madrid)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participating in the BRICS Plus Summit 2024, held in Kazan, Russia - SPA

Saudi FM Participates in BRICS Plus Summit on Behalf of King Salman

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah led on…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Participates in the International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty - SPA

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Participates in International Conference to Support of Lebanon

On behalf of Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed ElKhereiji…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The Royal Saudi Air Force is participating in the Missile Air War Center combined air exercise in UAE  - SPA

Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in Missile Air War Center Exercise in UAE

The Royal Saudi Air Force is participating in the Missile Air War Center combined air exercise, currently underway at Al-Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Blinken is on his 11th trip to the region since the Israel-Hamas war began - AFP

Qatari Emir, Blinken Hold Talks in Gaza Mediation Push

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks Thursday in Qatar, a key mediator in the Gaza war, as he seeks to build momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The assistance is given at the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA

12th Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Lebanon with Essential Aid Supplies

A 12th Saudi relief plane of the Saudi air bridge, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), left King Khalid International…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Defense Firm in Türkiye

The Saudi Arabian embassy in Türkiye expressed the Kingdom's condemnation of the despicable terrorist attack that targeted Wednesday a defense company in the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with leaders of major Italian industrial companies in Rome on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Holds Meeting with Officials from Top Italian Industrial Companies

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks on Wednesday with leaders of major Italian industrial companies in Rome. This…

Gulf Photo by SPA

Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh. The two…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Blinken Discuss Efforts to Stop Escalation in the Region

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Riyadh on Wednesday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf File photo of a previous meeting of the Arab League (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Arab League Condemns Israel's Undermining of UN, Humanitarian Organizations Work in Gaza

The Council of the Arab League condemned the Israeli occupying forces for undermining the work of the United Nations and international humanitarian…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP)

Araghchi: Received Assurances from Regional Countries That Airspace Will Not Be Used to Attack Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking from Kuwait on Tuesday, stated that neighboring countries would not permit their airspace to be used for any…

Merza al-Khuwaldi (Kuwait City)