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El-Mahboub Abdul Salam to Asharq Al-Awsat: Al-Turabi Was Shocked by Deputy’s Role in Mubarak Assassination Plot

Interviews Dr. El-Mahboub Abdul Salam speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

El-Mahboub Abdul Salam to Asharq Al-Awsat: Al-Turabi Was Shocked by Deputy’s Role in Mubarak Assassination Plot

This happens only in thrillers. A religious leader summons an obscure army officer and meets him for the first time two days before a planned coup. He appoints…

Ghassan Charbel (Cairo)
Interviews Reeves speaks during the Future Investment Initiative Conference in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UK Chancellor to Asharq Al-Awsat: Strengthening Partnership with Saudi Arabia a Top Priority

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves affirmed that strengthening relations and economic partnership with Saudi Arabia represents a top priority for her…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews Yemeni Interior Minister Major General Ibrahim Haydan. Photo: Turky Alagili

Yemen’s Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hezbollah Members Arrested in Aden

Yemeni Interior Minister Major General Ibrahim Haydan said that security forces have arrested members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, as well as Syrians and Iranians…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews The Saudi capital Riyadh - File Photo/AFP

French Senator to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ongoing Cooperation with Saudi Arabia to Combat Financial Crimes

Riyadh is preparing to host the conference “Sanctions, AML & CFT for Banking & Finance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” an event that brings together…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews Luigi Di Maio, the European Union’s special representative for the Gulf region, meets Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim in Brussels (via X)

EU Envoy to Asharq Al-Awsat: Partnership With Gulf States of Utmost Importance

Nearly a year after the first Gulf–European summit in Brussels gave an unprecedented boost to relations, the two sides have expanded cooperation in political…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

Interviews Mohammed Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia (Embassy of The Gambia in Riyadh)

Gambian Vice President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Two-State Solution is the Only Option to End the Region's Conflict

Amid international optimism following Hamas’s announcement of its agreement to implement President Donald Trump’s proposal regarding the situation in Gaza and…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews The signing ceremony of the agreement to establish a Knowledge Hub in Riyadh by the Saudi Minister of Commerce and the World Bank President in December (World Bank)

50 Years of Partnership: Saudi Arabia from Advice Recipient to World Bank 'Global Knowledge Partner'

Riyadh - Zeinab Ali After half a century, the partnership between Saudi Arabia and the World Bank is entering a new stage, as the relationship evolves from…

Interviews Stefano Sannino, the EU’s director-general for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (EU)

EU Seeks Broad Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The European Union is working to forge a broad strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia and accelerate a joint agenda on shared priorities ahead of next year’s…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews French Ambassador Patrick Maisonnave (Asharq Al-Awsat)

French Envoy to Saudi Arabia: Franco-Saudi Cooperation Key to Success of New York Conference

France’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, warning that the continuation of violence threatens civilians, hostages, and…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Adviser at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) (Ali Barada)

Al-Rabeeah Says Saudi Arabia Ready to Help Rebuild Gaza

Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Adviser at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), said…

Ali Barada (New York)
Interviews Prime Minister of Yemen’s legitimate government Salem Saleh bin Braik. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemeni PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Currency Improves through Actions, Not Words

Since his appointment in May, Prime Minister of Yemen’s legitimate government Salem Saleh bin Braik managed to improve the country’s currency and save it from…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Elias Atallah (not seen) holds a photo of George Hawi and Samir Kassir during Kassir’s funeral in 2005 (AFP)

Elias Atallah: Syrian Officer Jameh Jameh Pressed the Button and Killed President René Moawad

In this final part of an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Elias Atallah, former political bureau member of the Lebanese Communist Party and coordinator of…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut)
Interviews Atallah, Yasser Arafat, George Hawi, Mohsen Ibrahim and other fighters during the siege. (Courtesy of Elias Atallah)

Atallah to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Refused to Hand Assad the Resistance, the Punishment Was Brutal

On September 16, 1982, just days after the assassination of President-elect Bashir Gemayel and the Sabra and Shatila massacres, Beirut’s residents heard a call…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut)
Interviews José Manuel Albares. (Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Spanish FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We are Ready to Provide Ukraine with Arms

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares affirmed that his country has prepared a set of measures to sanction Israel for its relentless killing of…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews Elias Atallah in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat’s Editor-in-Chief (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Elias Atallah: East German Blanket, Syrian Intel Linked to Gemayel Assassination

The summer of 1982 left a deep mark on both Lebanon and the Palestinians. It was the summer when Israeli forces, for the first time in the conflict, occupied…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut)
Interviews Minister Margus Tsahkna welcoming Prince Faisal bin Farhan in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, July 2024 (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Estonian FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Tallinn Seeking Long-Term Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said relations between Estonia and Saudi Arabia have entered a new phase, describing his visit to Riyadh with a large…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (Italian Foreign Ministry)

Italian FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Rome, Riyadh Share Goal of Middle East Peace

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his country and Saudi Arabia share a common goal of building a stable, peaceful and prosperous Middle East, a…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)

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Interviews Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Photo Credit: Ali Khamaj)

Iran FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Do Not Intervene in Lebanon, Oppose Syria Split

Iran is prepared to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States if Washington provides assurances against aggression, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Jeddah)
Interviews Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrives to attend a cabinet meeting to discuss efforts to bring all weapons in the country under the control of the state, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi

Lebanon PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: No Lebanese Wants Return to Civil War

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday rejected warnings from Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem that disarming the group could plunge the country back into…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut)
Interviews Saleh with Hosni Mubarak in 2003 (AFP) 

Abubakr Al-Qirbi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ali Abdullah Saleh Anticipated His Fate at the Hands of the Houthis

Former Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Abubakr Al-Qirbi reflected on the unraveling of Yemen’s political landscape following 2004, the year that marked the…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Saddam Receives Yemen’s then-Foreign Minister Abubakr al-Qirbi in Baghdad in 2001 (AFP)

Al-Qirbi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saddam Told Me Iraq Fight Was for Arab Dignity

When al-Qaeda’s planes tore through New York’s skyline on September 11, 2001, Yemen’s then-Foreign Minister Abubakr al-Qirbi cut short a visit to Berlin and…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani during the interview with Asharq Al-Awsat's editor-in-chief

Sudani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Is Serious About a Deal with America

In an exclusive interview, Iraq’s prime minister reveals behind-the-scenes mediation efforts, warns of regional instability, and insists that no foreign power controls Baghdad’s decisions.

Ghassan Charbel (Baghdad)
Interviews AFP file photo of Amos Hochstein speaking to reporters at the Grand Serail in Beirut, Lebanon

Hochstein to Asharq Al-Awsat: Land Border Demarcation between Lebanon, Israel ‘is Within Reach’

The former US special envoy, Amos Hochstein, said the maritime border agreement struck between Lebanon and Israel in 2022 and the ceasefire deal reached…

Ali Barada (Washington )
Interviews Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar standing in line outside Al-Razi Bakery in Aleppo Province, listening to citizens’ concerns (Facebook page). 

Syrian Minister of Economy: Sanctions Relief Tied to Reforms

Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar stated that while the serious lifting of US sanctions on Syria could gradually yield positive results…

Muwafaq Mohammed (Damascus)
Interviews Charles Hallab, Chairman of the Saudi-US Business Council (Asharq Al-Awsat) 

Saudi-US Business Council: Trump’s Visit Marks New Chapter in Partnership

US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE is being seen as a milestone, with its primary focus on economics, investment,…

Heba El Koudsy (Washington)
Interviews Amr Moussa speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat Editor-in-Chief Ghassan Charbel (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Amr Moussa: I Lost Faith in Nasser on June 5, 1967

Some politicians fade into isolation after losing the blessing of powerbrokers and surrendering their office keys. A rare few retain their presence and shine,…

Ghassan Charbel (Cairo)
Interviews The United Nations’ special envoy to Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra (UN Photo) 

UN Envoy to Sudan: Foreign Arms Fuel Military Illusions, Prolong War

The United Nations’ special envoy to Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, has issued a stark warning about the continued flow of weapons into the war-torn country, saying…

Badr Al-Qahtani (London)
Interviews This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows a US F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter jet taking off from the US Navy's Nimitz-class USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier at sea on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Hunter DAY / DVIDS / AFP)

Yemeni Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthis Have Lost Nearly 30% of their Military Capabilities

The Iran-backed Houthis are in disarray over escalating American strikes targeting military and security sites, as well as weapons depots belonging to them,…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Alexander Ionov, a member of Russia’s Human Rights Council under President Vladimir Putin (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Russian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Mining Concessions Dependent on Ukraine Talks Progress

Amid statements made by US President Donald Trump regarding the future of agreements brokered by Riyadh over the Russia-Ukraine crisis, a Russian official has…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)