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Qatar Underlines Support for Political Consensus in Yemen

The Emir of Qatar received the chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Council on Thursday. (QNA)
The Emir of Qatar received the chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Council on Thursday. (QNA)
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Qatar Underlines Support for Political Consensus in Yemen

The Emir of Qatar received the chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Council on Thursday. (QNA)
The Emir of Qatar received the chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Council on Thursday. (QNA)

Qatar has affirmed its keenness to support the political consensus in Yemen and alleviate the suffering of the people.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received on Thursday Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, and his accompanying delegation.

The officials discussed the means to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

It added that Al-Alimi briefed the Emir of Qatar “on the main developments in Yemen,” and discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest.

Meanwhile, Yemen’s official news agency (Saba) reported that Sheikh Tamim and Al-Alimi held an extensive meeting in Doha on Thursday in the presence of members of the Presidential Leadership Council and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani.

It noted that the Qatari Emir praised the distinguished historical relations between the two countries and peoples and underlined his country’s “keenness to support the existing political consensus within the Presidential Leadership Council, its economic and service reforms, and alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people.”

The chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council also briefed Sheikh Tamim of the latest developments in Yemen and the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the international community to achieve peace and stability in the country, amid continued intransigence by the Houthi militias.

Al-Alimi also spoke about the reforms led by the Council in the economic, service and security fields, and the desired Qatari support in this context.

The visiting Yemeni delegation also met separately on Thursday with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani and Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, President of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Saudi Foreign Minister, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Sign General Cooperation Agreement

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Sign General Cooperation Agreement

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh Monday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Slovak Republic Robert Kaliňák.

They reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests and discussed regional and international developments, SPA reported.

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Slovak Republic, aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields.

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Khalid bin Salman Visits Saudi Interior Ministry Pavilion at World Defense Show

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
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Khalid bin Salman Visits Saudi Interior Ministry Pavilion at World Defense Show

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited the Ministry of Interior's pavilion at the World Defense Show, held in Riyadh.

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making, command and control, and predictive intelligence, all aimed at protecting residents across the Kingdom.

During his tour, he explored how the ministry is advancing proactive security and efficient emergency management through innovative technical solutions.

The tour also underscored the role of the unified security operations centers (911) in the national response system and the ministry's commitment to international partnerships in security and smart systems.

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OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
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OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Monday the Israeli cabinet’s approval of measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the already limited powers of the Palestinian Authority.

The OIC said Israel’s “colonial settlement policy constitutes a war crime and a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, foremost among which is Security Council Resolution 2334 and the legal opinion issued by the International Court of Justice.”

It renewed its call on the international community, particularly the Security Council, “to shoulder its responsibilities and take immediate action to put an end to all crimes and violations committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, their land, and their holy sites.”

The office of Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in a statement announced the decisions that would make it easier for Jewish settlers to force Palestinians to give up land, adding that “we will continue to bury the idea of a Palestinian state.”

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a statement called the decision “dangerous” and an “open Israeli attempt to legalize settlement expansion” and land confiscation. He called for the United States and UN Security Council to intervene immediately.

The decision was announced a few days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington about Iran and other matters.

The measures announced Sunday include canceling a prohibition on sales of West Bank land to Israeli Jews, declassifying West Bank land registry records to ease land acquisition, transferring construction planning at religious and other sensitive sites in the volatile city of Hebron to Israeli authorities, and allowing Israeli enforcement of environmental and archaeological matters in Palestinian-administered areas.

The measures also would revive a committee that would allow the state of Israel to make “proactive” land purchases in the territory — “a step intended to guarantee land reserves for settlement for generations to come.”