US Confirms Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)
The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)
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US Confirms Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)
The United States and Saudi Arabia's flags are seen on Makkah Road (Reuters)

The United States has once again expressed its keenness to maintain its 80-years strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia.

NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby reiterated in an interview with Al-Arabiya channel that Saudi Arabia is a "strategic partner" of the United States, recalling that the bilateral relations date back to more than 80 years.

Kirby asserted that the US was keen to perpetuate this relationship in a way that served the interests of its people and their national security.
cover all issues that fall in line with the interest of the two countries and their peoples.

The commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Corella, recently announced that the US-Saudi military relations are robust, adding that they are essential for permanent security and stability in the Middle East region.

The White House has repeatedly reiterated Biden's appreciation for the Saudi leadership, stressing that the Kingdom has been a strategic partner of the United States for nearly eight decades.

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre lauded Saudi Arabia's support for the UN-brokered truce in Yemen and the expansion of regional economic and security cooperation, including deterring Iranian threats.



Saudi Arabia Says Destroyed 3 Ballistic Missiles Fired Towards Riyadh, Eastern Region

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Says Destroyed 3 Ballistic Missiles Fired Towards Riyadh, Eastern Region

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated Thursday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh.

Saudi air defenses also intercepted and destroyed a missile targeting the Eastern Region.

Saudi civil defense had earlier issued warnings for "potential danger" in Riyadh, Kharj and the southern city of Najran that were lifted shortly afterwards.


Saudi, Yemeni FMs Discuss Houthi Attacks and Support for Yemeni Government

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi, Yemeni FMs Discuss Houthi Attacks and Support for Yemeni Government

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba.

They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in Yemen, including the terrorist Houthi militia's continued attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

They further discussed efforts to support the Yemeni government in carrying out its duties to strengthen security and stability and ease the suffering of the Yemeni people.


King Salman Appoints Al-Maiouf Deputy Head of Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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King Salman Appoints Al-Maiouf Deputy Head of Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal decree appointing Sheikh Abdulmohsen Al-Maiouf as deputy head of the Board of Grievances for judicial affairs.

Dr. Al-Maiouf is a distinguished judicial and administrative figure with academic qualifications and extensive experience. He holds a doctorate degree in Islamic jurisprudence and comparative law.

Al-Maiouf has advanced through various positions within the Board of Grievances, serving in administrative and commercial departments and administrative appeals courts before eventually assuming the presidency of the Technical Affairs Office.

He has also served on numerous supervisory and governmental committees. He made outstanding contributions in the field of reviewing draft laws, regulations, and agreements, and participated in legal conferences and forums at both the Saudi and international levels.