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Kuwait's Emir Holds Talks with US Secretary of Defense

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah - KUNA
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah - KUNA
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Kuwait's Emir Holds Talks with US Secretary of Defense

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah - KUNA
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah - KUNA

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf AI-Ahmad AI-Jaber AI-Sabah met with visiting US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at al-Bayan palace on Wednesday.

During the meeting, Austin relayed President Joe Biden's greetings, who expressed his country's gratitude for Kuwait's humanitarian role in facilitating the safe transit of people from Afghanistan, which helped make the US' evacuation plans a success, according to an Amiri Diwan statement.

Biden also underlined his country's unwavering support for the security and stability of Kuwait, the statement mentioned, KUNA reported.

For his part, Sheikh Nawaf expressed his appreciation for the sentiments, wishing the president the best of health, and his nation, further growth and prosperity.

Austin also separately met with Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Defense Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber AI-Ali Al-Sabah.

The meetings discussed opportunities for advancing the US-Kuwait partnership.

The officials also exchanged views on regional challenges and latest regional developments.

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Emir of Qatar, Syrian President Hold Talks on Regional Developments

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2026. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2026. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)
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Emir of Qatar, Syrian President Hold Talks on Regional Developments

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2026. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2026. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held talks in Doha on Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, focusing on regional and international developments.

Sheikh Tamim hoped the visit would strengthen cooperation and expand ties between their two countries across various sectors.

Sharaa stressed Syria's commitment to enhancing bilateral relations in a way that serves the shared interests of both nations and their peoples.

He also expressed solidarity with Qatar following Iranian attacks targeting the country and other states in the region, voicing support for measures taken by Doha to safeguard its sovereignty, security and citizens.

The leaders underscored their commitment to supporting regional security and stability, while discussing bilateral relations and ways to further develop them.

The meeting was attended by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, and Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, as well as a number of senior officials.

Also in attendance were Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani, along with a number of senior officials.

Sheikh Tamim and Al-Sharaa held a separate bilateral meeting to exchange views on key issues of mutual interest, followed by an official luncheon hosted in honor of the visiting delegation.

Al-Sharaa is on a tour of the Gulf that he kicked off in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday where he met with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

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Egyptian Prime Minister Meets with Saudi Ambassador to Egypt

The Saudi flag. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat
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Egyptian Prime Minister Meets with Saudi Ambassador to Egypt

The Saudi flag. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat

Prime Minister of Egypt Dr. Mostafa Madbouly met Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini at the Cabinet headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

Dr. Madbouly emphasized the strong historical and strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and also noted the continued coordination and consultations on regional and international issues of common interest, SPA reported.

The ambassador expressed pride in the strong relations between the two countries and reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing cooperation across various fields, in light of the fraternal ties between their leaderships.

The meeting addressed ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation, as well as to increase the volume of bilateral trade.

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KSrelief Signs Cooperation Agreement for Economic Empowerment of Displaced Persons, Refugees, Host Community in Niger

his assistance comes within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by Saudi Arabia - SPA
his assistance comes within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by Saudi Arabia - SPA
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KSrelief Signs Cooperation Agreement for Economic Empowerment of Displaced Persons, Refugees, Host Community in Niger

his assistance comes within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by Saudi Arabia - SPA
his assistance comes within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by Saudi Arabia - SPA

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), via videoconference, on Monday signed a cooperation agreement with a civil society organization to implement a project for the economic empowerment of displaced persons, refugees, and the host community in Niger, SPA reported.

Under the agreement, sustainable job opportunities will be created and livelihoods for displaced persons and refugees will be improved by empowering youth and women in targeted areas through providing nine specialized training courses in automotive and motorcycle mechanics, electricity, solar energy, carpentry, plumbing, sewing, textiles, and barbering and beauty, in addition to establishing seven farms equipped with artesian wells suitable for agriculture and human use in Tillabéri and Maradi regions

The total number of beneficiaries of the project is estimated at 1,028 individuals, according to SPA.

This assistance comes within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to improve living conditions in countries in need around the world.