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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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OIC Hails Saudi Arabia for Hosting Riyadh Conference on Yemen

Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting a…

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Gulf People walk past the Al-Shaab Mosque in Sana'a, Yemen, 01 January 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Qatar, Jordan Welcome Saudi Hosting of Conference on Yemen’s Southern Cause

Qatar and Jordan have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s hosting of an inclusive conference on Yemen’s southern issue, praising the initiative as a constructive step…

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Gulf MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference

MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference

The Muslim World League (MWL) commended Saudi Arabia’s announcement that it will respond to the request of President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi of Yemen’s…

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Gulf A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)

Arab League Sec-Gen Welcomes Riyadh Conference on Southern Yemen Issue

League of Arab States Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the call by President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi to…

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

Saudi FM Discusses with Turkish, Pakistani Counterparts Developments in the Region

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Friday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. During the call…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with al-Alimi in 2023. SPA file photo

Saudi Arabia Welcomes al-Alimi’s Request for Comprehensive Conference in Riyadh to Discuss Southern Cause

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, to convene a comprehensive…

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Gulf A supporter of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) stands in the back of a pickup truck in the Khor Maksar district of the second city of Aden on August 29, 2019. (AFP file)

Governor of Hadhramaut Launches Military Operation to Take Control of STC Positions

The Yemeni News Agency said on Friday that the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, issued a decision assigning the Governor of…

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Gulf Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia on the right, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the left. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Ties, Regional and Global Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Thursday from Emir of Qatar Sheikh…

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Gulf An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Thursday a cable of condolences to Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin on…

Gulf The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad.  AP file photo

Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

Pakistan has confirmed its support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, and for all efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the…

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Gulf The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice…

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

Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and…

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

Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistan’s PM Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi, Omani FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Wednesday his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood…

Gulf  The sun sets over a tent camp sheltering Palestinians displaced by the Israeli offensive, on New Year’ Eve in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, December 31, 2025. (Reuters)

OIC Condemns Israeli Decision to Ban 37 Aid Groups from Operating in Gaza

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Wednesday Israel’s decision to prevent 37 international non…

Gulf A general view of Kuwait City buildings, Kuwait, December 23, 2024. (Reuters)

Gulf Countries, OIC Say Security of Saudi Arabia and GCC States Integral to Region

Qatar announced that it is following with great interest the ongoing developments and events in Yemen, reiterating its full support for the legitimate Yemeni…

Gulf Saudi Arabia’s efforts through the SDRPY have emerged as a practical model for supporting Yemen’s path toward development and stability. (SPA)

Saudi Development Projects Fuel Growth in the Heart of Yemen

Saudi Arabia has provided Yemen with wide-ranging development and humanitarian support since the 1970s. The Kingdom has spared no effort to back Yemen's…

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

Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Developments in Yemen

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the situation…

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

Saudi Govt: Escalation in Yemen Not Aligned with UAE’s Pledges

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday that the Kingdom “will not hesitate in taking the necessary steps and measures to confront any violation or threat…

Gulf The UAE flag. (WAM)

UAE to Pull Forces Out of Yemen

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen. In a statement, it said: “In light of…

Gulf Muslim World League Affirms Support for Saudi Measures to Preserve Yemen's Sovereignty

Muslim World League Affirms Support for Saudi Measures to Preserve Yemen's Sovereignty

The Muslim World League (MWL) has affirmed its full support for the supplementary statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding recent escalatory…

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Gulf Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi during his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat (Yemeni Presidency)

President of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Nullifies Joint Defense Agreement with UAE

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi issued a presidential decree on Tuesday nullifying the…

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Yemeni Government Commends Saudi Historic Stance and Its Leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

The Yemeni government commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's historic and steadfast stances, highlighting its crucial role in ensuring Yemen's security and…

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Gulf Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov and Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Russian President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received on Tuesday a written message from Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral…