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Qatar’s PM Says Gaza Ceasefire at Critical Moment

Gulf Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, attends a session on the opening day of the Doha Forum, an annual diplomatic conference, in Doha on December 6, 2025. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)

Qatar’s PM Says Gaza Ceasefire at Critical Moment

Qatar’s Prime Minister on Saturday said the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down, with the remains of just one Israeli…

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Gulf Rafah border crossing (Reuters file photo)

Arab, Muslim States Alarmed by Israeli Plan to Move Gazans to Egypt

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Qatar said on Friday they were deeply concerned over Israeli statements…

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Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani co-chair the Executive Committee meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. SPA

Saudi FM, Qatari PM Co-Chair Coordination Council Executive Committee Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh…

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

Albudaiwi: GCC is a Global Investment Magnet, Driven by Stability and Economic Strength

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the strategic geographical location, political stability, and strong…

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Gulf Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her speech (Saudi Al-Ekhbariyah). 

Gulf–Italian Drive to Build Platform for Deeper Partnerships

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reaffirmed the Gulf Cooperation Council’s determination to strengthen its partnership with Italy, underscoring the…

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Gulf The Chargé d'Affaires of the Saudi Embassy in Libya, Abdullah Al-Sulami, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Hannah Tetteh. (UNSMIL)

Saudi Arabia, UN Discuss Ways to Revive Libya’s Political Roadmap

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) briefed on Tuesday the Chargé d'Affaires of the Saudi Embassy in Libya, Abdullah Al-Sulami, on the latest developments…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, greets a visitor at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Princes, Scholars, Ministers, Group of Citizens

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday several princes, scholars, ministers, and a group…

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

Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support for Regional, Int’l Efforts to Achieve Global Security, Peace

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support for regional and international efforts aimed at achieving global security and peace. Prince…

Gulf Israeli soldiers and tanks are seen near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP)

Emir of Qatar Condemns Israeli Violations of Gaza Ceasefire 

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani accused Israel of violating the 11-day-old ceasefire on Tuesday after a series of deadly strikes on Hamas…

Gulf Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian and Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Waleed Bukhari meet at Dar al-Fatwa in Beirut on Monday. (Saudi Embassy in Lebanon)

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti, Saudi Ambassador Stress Need for State to Impose its Authority Across Country

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian and Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Waleed Bukhari stressed on Monday the need to support the Lebanese army and…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia's new Ambassador to Syria Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel. (SPA)

Saudi Ambassador to Syria Presents Credentials to Syrian President

Dr. Faisal bin Saud Al-Mujfel presented his credentials as the new Saudi Ambassador to Syria to President Ahmed al-Sharaa. During the reception, Al-Mujfel…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from UN Secretary-General

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)

Saudi FM Holds Talks with Malaysian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan. …

Gulf OIC Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Agreement

OIC Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Agreement

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan announced on Sunday, October…

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Gulf Photos of the defendants published by WAM.

UAE: Public Prosecution Refers Criminal Gang to Court on Charges of Kidnapping, Extortion

The Federal Public Prosecution referred nine Arab nationals to court after investigations revealed their involvement in forming an organized criminal gang that…

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Gulf  Yemeni Prime Minister Salem bin Braik Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and SDRPY Supervisor Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber during the signing of one of the agreements. (Turki Al-Agili)

New Saudi Support for Yemen’s Budget, Fuel Supply to Power Electricity Stations

Saudi Arabia has launched a new phase in its ongoing support for the Yemeni government by signing two development agreements and a memorandum of cooperation…

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Gulf Saudi Arabia Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Agreement on Immediate Ceasefire

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Agreement on Immediate Ceasefire

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the signing by Pakistan and Afghanistan of an immediate ceasefire agreement, and the establishment of…

Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Arabia, France Stress Importance of Alleviating Humanitarian Suffering in Gaza

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron…

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Leadership in Global Sustainability Efforts

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its continued leadership in supporting international initiatives to combat land degradation and drought, as well as…

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Gulf The sides agreed to establish mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability. Photo: Qatari Foreign Ministry

Qatar: Afghanistan and Pakistan Have Agreed to Immediate Ceasefire

Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in more than a week of fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, have agreed to an immediate…

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Gulf The 69th Saudi relief plane is carrying essential supplies, including food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)

69th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Egypt Carrying Aid for Gaza

The 69th Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived on Saturday at El Arish International Airport…

Gulf US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks on as he attends a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ahead of a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a US-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. (Reuters)

US Envoy Witkoff Felt 'Betrayed' by Israeli Attack on Hamas in Qatar

US envoy Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's chief negotiator on the Middle East, has said that he felt "betrayed" when Israel launched a strike targeting…

Gulf London Police Commissioner Peter O’Doherty (UK embassy in Riyadh)

London Police Chief Plans Saudi Partnership to Fight Fraud, Cybercrime

City of London Police Commissioner Peter O’Doherty has outlined plans for a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening centralized…

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Gulf Attendance at the Prophet's Mosque during the same week totaled 5,168,764 worshippers, with 340,958 visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah and 523,979 greeting the Prophet and his two companions - SPA

Visitors to Two Holy Mosques Exceed 13.5 Million in One Week

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that the total number of visitors to the two holy…

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Gulf File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Saudi Arabia Commits to Poverty Eradication on International Day

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marked the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on October 17, by highlighting its unwavering commitment to…

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Gulf The aid delivery is part of the Saudi fundraising campaign to provide relief to the Palestinian people - SPA

Saudi Arabia Sends New Batch of Relief Aid to Gaza

A new batch of Saudi relief and humanitarian aid crossed the Rafah border crossing, destined for the Karem Abu Salem crossing southeast of the Gaza Strip. …

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Gulf The Saudi and Pakistani FMs during a meeting in Jeddah in August. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi, Pakistani FMs Discuss Bilateral Relations 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held on Thursday a telephone call with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

Gulf The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meet in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Strategic Partnership

The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday. The meeting was co-chaired by Advisor…

Gulf Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT

Saudi Arabia Urges Regional Partnerships to Advance Arab Water, Food Security

Saudi Arabia emphasized the critical need to activate regional and international partnerships to develop innovative solutions for integrating the water and…

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