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Saudi FM, Palestinian PM Discuss Developments in Palestine

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

Saudi FM, Palestinian PM Discuss Developments in Palestine

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a telephone call from Palestinian Prime Minister and FM Dr. Mohammad…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Palestinian Developments with Egypt’s Sisi, Türkiye's Erdogan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held on Sunday a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel…

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 Leadership Congratulates Uzbekistan on Independence Day, Slovakia on Constitution Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on…

Gulf Egypt and Qatar agreed to coordinate efforts to confront challenges in the region. (Egyptian military spokesman)

Egypt, Qatar to Boost Military Cooperation through Training, Exchange of Expertise

Egypt and Qatar are boosting their military cooperation, focusing on joint training and the exchange of expertise. Both countries have agreed to coordinate…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Gulf  Workers from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) collect water hyacinth along the Chao Praya River in Bangkok on August 27, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Thailand on Victims of Floods and Landslides

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Sunday a cable of condolences to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on the victims…


Gulf Colonel Al-Shalhoub noted that some tourism companies in several brotherly countries have deceived visit visa holders by issuing visas not intended for Hajj - SPA

Interior Ministry Official: Tourism Companies Deceived Visit Visa Holders, Encouraging Hajj Violations

Colonel Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shalhoub, the security spokesman of the Saudi Ministry of Interior, confirmed the success of the 2024 Hajj season's security…

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Gulf Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with Republic of Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Bahram Aliyev on the sidelines of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Iran - SPA

Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Participates in Asia Cooperation Dialogue in Iran

Deputizing for Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al…

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Gulf A general view of Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Dubai to Build $8 Bn Stormwater Runoff System after Record Floods

Dubai on Monday announced an $8 billion plan for a stormwater runoff system, two months after an unprecedented deluge and widespread flooding brought the…

Gulf Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani meets with his acting Iranian counterpart Bagheri Kani in Tehran on Sunday. (BNA)

Bahrain, Iran Agree to Kick Off Talks to Restore Ties 

Bahrain and Iran agreed on Sunday to set up the required mechanisms to initiate talks between them to discuss the resumption of political relations between…

Gulf The authorities exerted great efforts to raise awareness about heat stress and emphasize the need to follow preventive measures. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia: Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims Die from Heat Stress after Walking in Scorching Heat 

Saudi Arabia stressed on Sunday that it treated several cases of heat stress during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Some pilgrims are still receiving care. A…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf The King Abdulaziz Foundation participates in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024. (SPA)

King Abdulaziz Foundation Organizes ‘Saudi-Chinese Relations’ Seminar in Beijing

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), in cooperation with the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, held in Beijing a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf KSrelief distributes 1,000 food baskets in Sudan. (SPA)

KSrelief Distributes 1,000 Food Baskets in Sudan

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 food baskets on Thursday to needy and displaced families in the shelter center…

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Gulf Muslim World League Welcomes Armenia's Recognition of State of Palestine

Muslim World League Welcomes Armenia's Recognition of State of Palestine

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed Armenia’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. In a statement,…

Gulf The pilgrims expressed their appreciation for the gesture and praised the excellent services provided by the Kingdom's government to ensure a smooth Hajj. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Hajj Pilgrims with Holy Quran Gifts

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has distributed 52,752 copies of the holy Quran as a gift from Custodian of the Two Holy…

Gulf The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry renewed on Friday its call on its citizens against traveling to Lebanon. (KUNA)

Kuwait Urges Citizens against Traveling to Lebanon

The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry renewed on Friday its call on its citizens against traveling to Lebanon given the security developments in the region. In a…

Gulf The Armenian government meets on Thursday. (Armenian government)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Armenia’s Recognition of State of Palestine

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday Armenia’s decision to recognize the state of Palestine. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the move is a “significant…

Gulf The decision comes a day after a major power outage was witnessed in large parts of residential areas in the country. (KUNA)

Kuwait Implements Systematic Power Cuts to Reduce Load on Grid

Kuwait began on Thursday to implement scheduled power cuts during peak consumption hours, with the aim to meet increased demand caused by extreme summer heat. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)
Gulf File photo of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince . SPA

Saudi Leadership Congratulates King of Spain on Anniversary of Accession to Throne

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Spanish King Felipe VI on the anniversary of his…

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Gulf Saudi security efforts aimed to organize pilgrims and ensure their safety (Photo: Adnan Mahdali)

Sudanese Pilgrims Yearn for Safe Homeland

With hearts heavy from the turmoil back home, where ongoing conflict has led to worsening security and economic conditions, Sudanese pilgrims departed from…

Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy sites)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Regional, Int’l Issues

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a telephone call from Canadian Prime Minister…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Gulf Muslim pilgrims walk on the second day of the devil stoning ritual, during the annual haj pilgrimage, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 17, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Leadership Congratulated on Success of Hajj

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Tuesday messages of congratulations from Arab leaders on the success of this year’s…

Gulf Muslims perform the Eid al-Adha morning prayer around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah, on the first day of the holiday marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, on June 16, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Announces Success of Hajj Season

Saudi Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdul Rahman Al-Jalajel declared on Tuesday the success of this year’s Hajj. He announced the success of health plans for…

Gulf Pilgrims stone the three pillars representing the devil on the first day of Tashreeq. (SPA)

Pilgrims Prepare to Depart Holy Sites after Completing Main Hajj Rituals

The majority of Hajj pilgrims are packing their belongings in preparation to leave the holy sites on Tuesday, known as the “Day of Hastening.” This comes…

Gulf Iranian pilgrim Tahereh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Iranian Pilgrims Praise Hajj Services

Iranian pilgrims have praised the services provided during this year’s Hajj season as they participated in the stoning of the devil ritual in Mina, Saudi…

Ibrahim al-Qurashi (Holy Sites (Makkah))
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

King Salman Pays Expenses for Sacrificial Meat for 3,322 Pilgrims Hosted by Custodian Guests Program

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud paid the expenses for sacrificial meat for 3,322 pilgrims from 88 countries being hosted by…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, is seen at the Mina palace on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Renews Call to Recognize State of Palestine

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz the…

Gulf Muslim pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah, on June 16, 2024. (AFP)

Hajj Pilgrims Embark on Day of Tashreeq

The Hajj pilgrims will embark on the day of Tashreeq on Monday, after arriving in Mina from Muzdalifah. The pilgrims left Mount Arafat on Saturday evening to…

Gulf Muslim Hajj pilgrims pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah on June 16, 2024, as they perform the farewell circumambulation or "tawaf". (AFP)

Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Hajj Bolsters Relations between our Countries

Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati stressed on Sunday that the Hajj helps forge relations of friendship between Muslims, adding that Tehran…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Jeddah)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, President of European Council Discuss Int’l Issues

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from the President of the European…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)