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UAE to Pull Forces Out of Yemen

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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…


Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath meet in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Reviews Bilateral Relations with Sri Lankan Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath in Riyadh on Sunday. They reviewed…

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 Extends Condolences to Emir of Kuwait on the Passing of Sheikh Sabah Jaber Al-Sabah

The Saudi leadership extended condolences to the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the passing of Sheikh Sabah Jaber Fahad Al-Malek Al…

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Gulf KSrelief's extensive efforts include the establishment of an air and sea bridge, through which 71 planes and eight ships have arrived to date - SPA

Saudi Arabia Delivers New Batch of Food Aid to Gaza Strip

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered a new batch of food aid to the eastern Deir al-Balah area in central Gaza Strip through…

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Gulf Aid donated by the UAE for the people of Gaza is stored in a warehouse at the port of Limassol, Cyprus November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou P

UAE Envoy Says Aid to Gaza to be Scaled Up

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to increase aid deliveries into Gaza, an envoy said on Friday, saying a sea corridor from Cyprus was essential alongside…

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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 Offers Condolences to Philippines President over Typhoon Victims

The Saudi leadership extended condolences to the President of the Philippines over the victims of Typhoon Kalmaegi, that left tens dead after it struck the…

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Gulf The drill aims to enhance operational readiness, exchange expertise, and strengthen integration in conducting joint operations across diverse combat environments. Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry

Saudi, US Forces Hold Joint Military Exercise

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Land Forces and the US Army have kicked off “Quincy-1,” a joint military exercise, at Fort Irwin, a major training base in the Mojave…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Plans to Build 356 Settlement Units in Occupied Jerusalem

OIC Condemns Plans to Build 356 Settlement Units in Occupied Jerusalem

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' approval of plans to construct…

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MWL Expresses Deep Concern over UN Reports of Famine in Sudan

The Muslim World League (MWL) expressed deep concern over the United Nations' shocking reports regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation and famine…

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Gulf Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskander was briefed on the advanced capabilities of SAMI (SPA)

King of Malaysia Explores Areas of Cooperation with Saudi Arabia in Aviation, Space

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskander, accompanied by a delegation, visited SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian…

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Gulf The Saudi and Bulgarian ministers held talks on ways to enhance security cooperation between the two countries. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria Discuss Enhancing Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has met with his Bulgarian counterpart, Daniel Mitov, in Riyadh. The two…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Proposed Israeli Bill to Execute Palestinian Prisoners

OIC Condemns Proposed Israeli Bill to Execute Palestinian Prisoners

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the proposed Israeli bill to execute Palestinian prisoners, describing it as discriminatory…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomes Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur: A Partnership Spanning Over 60 Years

In a historic diplomatic event, Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar kicked off an official state visit to Riyadh on Tuesday - the first by a Malaysian…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Official Talks with King of Malaysia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Royal Court…

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

Saudi Govt: High-Level Int’l Attendance at FII Conference Reflects Kingdom’s Global Standing

The Saudi government said on Tuesday that the high-level international attendance at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference…

Gulf Damaged shops stand in ruin in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Samangan province, Afghanistan, November 4, 2025. (Reuters) 

MWL Extends Condolences to Families of Victims of Northern Afghanistan Earthquake 

The Muslim World League (MWL) expressed on Monday its condolences to the families of the victims and the injured, as well as to the Afghan people, following…

Gulf A view of a damaged building following an earthquake in Samangan, Afghanistan, 3 November 2025. (EPA)

OIC Appeals for Urgent Support for Northern Afghanistan Earthquake Victims

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed on Monday the organization’s solidarity with Afghanistan following…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director-General Amy Pope meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Receives IOM Director-General

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Monday UN International Organization for Migration (IOM)…

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 Offers Condolences to Emir of Qatar on Passing of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing…

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Gulf The 21st edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025 (BNA) 

‘IISS Manama Dialogue’ Concludes, Addresses Political Transformations, Security Challenges

The 21st edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025 concluded on Sunday, featuring sessions that addressed key political transformations and regional and…

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Gulf Emir of Kuwait Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng in Kuwait City on Sunday. (KUNA)

Kuwait, China Talks Discuss Expanding Cooperation, Latest Developments

Kuwait and China stressed their keenness to develop cooperation on the basis of mutual benefit and elevate their strategic partnership. Emir of Kuwait Meshal…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait City)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo

Saudi FM, US Secretary of State Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Matters

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday, the Saudi Press…

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Gulf The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Sunday with UK’s Foreign Secretary in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi FM, UK Foreign Secretary Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with UK’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Riyadh. During the meeting…

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Gulf A photo released by Ali Larijani’s website shows him receiving Oman’s interior minister at the Iranian National Security Council headquarters in Tehran on Monday

Muscat Calls on Washington and Tehran to Restart Talks

The Sultanate of Oman, which has served as mediator in recent dialogues between the United States and Iran, has publicly urged both sides to return to the…

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Gulf Group photo of officers participating in the workshop (Ministry of Defense)

Military Discussions Held at Global Workshop in Riyadh

The 18th edition of the Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) kicked off in Riyadh on Saturday, organized by Saudi…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)