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Saudi FM: Islamic Cooperation, Solidarity Now ‘Urgent Need’

Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends the extraordinary Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Jeddah on Thursday (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)

Saudi FM: Islamic Cooperation, Solidarity Now ‘Urgent Need’

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the region’s volatile conditions and multiple crises, coupled with the political, security, economic,…

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Gulf GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Highlights Gulf’s Leading Global Position in Cybersecurity

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi said that GCC member countries occupy a leading global position in cybersecurity,…

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Gulf The new Secretary-General, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed Elected Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation elected Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as the organization's…

Asma al Ghabri (Jeddah)
Gulf This handout picture released by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, (L) meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) in Tehran on August 27, 2026. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs / AFP)

Qatar PM Pursues Mediation in Tehran as US Ramps up ‘Economic War’

The prime minister Qatar visited Tehran on Thursday in a bid to revive diplomacy as the US and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's latest sanctions…

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Gulf Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. (KUNA)

Kuwait Foils Biggest Drug Operation in Its History

Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, announced on Wednesday the foiling of the largest drug bust…


Gulf Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Bahrain Says Iran Targeted Air Navigation Systems, Traffic Unaffected

Bahrain said Iranian drones targeted its air navigation systems on Monday, though traffic remained unaffected, while Kuwait also reported attacks as the United…

Gulf Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Saudi Hajj Ministry Launches Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa Valid for One Year

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, allowing beneficiaries to enter…

Gulf 06 October 2025, Kuwait, Kuwait City: The rising sun colors the sky behind the skyline of Kuwait City reddish. (dpa)

Kuwait Army Says Intercepting Iranian Drone Attacks as Alert Sounds in Bahrain

Kuwaiti air defenses were "engaging hostile drone attacks" from Iran, the Gulf state's military said Monday. "The General Staff of the Army notes that any…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese President Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon, Region

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call from Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun. They discussed the latest…

Gulf This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attack on Power, Water Desalination Facility

The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned on Sunday an Iranian attack on a power generation ‌and ‌water desalination ‌facility, ⁠calling it a ⁠direct strike on…

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Gulf General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday Iran's continued aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reaffirming the Kingdom's full support for the brotherly countries…

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Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al…

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

Saudi Leadership Condoles Algerian President on Victims of Orphanage Fire

The Saudi leadership extended its condolences to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune over the victims of a fire at an orphanage in Mohammadia, Algiers, the…

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Gulf The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

MWL Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Iran's continued aggression against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. …

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Gulf GCC Says Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Amount to War Crimes

GCC Says Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Amount to War Crimes

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Saturday that Iran's targeting of infrastructure and civilian facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan constitutes…

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

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate the UAE President on Union Pledge Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the…

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Gulf Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Bahrain Says Repelled Iranian Attacks

Bahrain’s army said Saturday that its air defenses repelled a wave of Iranian attacks. "Air defense systems thwarted" the strikes, the army said in a…

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Gulf FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee/File Photo

Kuwait Says Iran Hit Second Power and Water Plant, Flights Rescheduled

Kuwait on Saturday said Iran struck another of its power and water plants, leading to several power generation units being deactivated, a day after a similar…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)
Gulf The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Jordan’s Initiative for Commercial Flights Between Amman, Sanaa

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates' initiative to operate regular commercial flights…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Vehicles drive along a highway on the outskirts of Kuwait City on July 8, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Kuwait Says Iran Attacked Power and Water Desalination Plant, Causing Damage

Kuwait said Friday that Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage to the station. Kuwait’s Electricity Water and…

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Gulf A visitor to the Museum of Islamic Art takes pictures of the skyline of highrise buildings in Doha on July 9, 2026. (AFP)

Qatar Says Child Injured as Missile Attack Intercepted

Qatar announced Friday that its army had intercepted a missile attack, with falling debris injuring a child. "The Ministry of Defense... announces that the…

Gulf Smoke rises near Kuwait International Airport after a drone strike targeted a fuel depot. (File photo/AFP)

Iranian Attacks on Gulf Intensify, Kuwait Bears Brunt

Iranian attacks on Gulf states have intensified sharply in recent days, with Kuwait bearing the brunt as fighting between the United States and Iran resumed…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Kuwait City. (KUNA)

Saudi Arabia: Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Threaten Regional Security

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran's continued "unjustified attacks" on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, reaffirming its full support for the measures taken by…

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Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani - AAWSAT

Saudi Minister of Defense Offers Condolences to Emir of Qatar

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call on Thursday to Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. …

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Syrian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Wednesday, the…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Offers Condolences to Qatari PM on Passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held telephone talks on Wednesday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh…

Gulf Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah signs the agreement. SPA

Saudi Arabia, the UK to Support Vulnerable Groups in Yemen with $10 Million

Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and Acting Executive…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Kuwait, Bahrain Say Intercepted Iran Attacks

Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday confirmed they had intercepted fresh aerial salvos from Iran as Tehran and Washington exchanged fire over control of the Strait…

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Gulf A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Arab, Islamic Countries Slam Terrorist Houthi Attack against Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthi militias’ terrorist attack against Saudi Arabia on Monday sparked Arab and international outcry and condemnation of what was seen as a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)