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King of Bahrain Reappoints Crown Prince as PM, Forms New Govt 

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
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King of Bahrain Reappoints Crown Prince as PM, Forms New Govt 

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a Royal Order on Monday appointing Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, as Prime Minister. 

Prince Salman expressed his gratitude to King Hamad on the appointment, pledging to continue assuming his responsibility to the fullest. 

He had accepted the cabinet's resignation earlier on Monday after general elections were held on Nov. 12.

Later on Monday, King Hamad issued another Royal Order on the formation of a new government, reported the state news agency BNA.

Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa was appointed Deputy Prime Minister.  

Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa was named Minister of Interior, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani was named Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa was named Minister of Finance and National Economy. 

Lieutenant General Abdulla bin Hassan Alnoaimi was named Minister of Defense Affairs and Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina was named Oil and Environment Minister. 

Prince Salman later sent a cable to King Hamad to thank him for the formation of the cabinet. 

He expressed his deepest gratitude to the monarch for entrusting him to continue serving the kingdom and its people.  

The crown prince pledged to continue dedicated and spirited work to concretize royal visions and achieve development goals.  

He expressed unwavering commitment to continue working with utmost dedication, under the wise leadership of King Hamad to achieve Bahrain’s development and progress, in accordance with the National Action Charter and the Constitution, which inspired the 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision.  

He announced a new phase in national work, pledging to pursue efforts to implement plans, programs and strategies along with all Team Bahrain members to build the nation together and serve citizens, being a top priority, for a better present and future for the kingdom. 

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EU, Tunisia, Uzbekistan and Oman Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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EU, Tunisia, Uzbekistan and Oman Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

The European Union, Tunisia, Uzbekistan and Oman condemned recent Houthi militia attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming their support for the Kingdom’s security and calling for an end to actions that threaten regional stability.

The European Union strongly condemned the attacks targeting the Kingdom, including the recent hostility that targeted Makkah, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday.

“The targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure is unacceptable,” the spokesperson of the European Union said in a statement. He warned that Houthi attacks undermine efforts to achieve a non-military solution to the conflict in Yemen and further increase threats to regional security.

The EU called on the Houthi militias to halt all military actions, reiterating its commitment to supporting the Yemeni people and government and working with the United Nations, regional partners, and the international community to reduce escalation and achieve a comprehensive and lasting peace in Yemen.

Tunisia, Uzbekistan and Oman also condemned the attacks considering them a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability and a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

They expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, affirming support for all efforts to safeguard its security and stability and ensure the freedom and safety of maritime navigation.

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Turkish Defense Ministry: Ongoing Houthi Threat in Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Jeopardize Regional Security

Zeki Aktürk, Spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense (Turkish Ministry of Defense)
Zeki Aktürk, Spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense (Turkish Ministry of Defense)
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Turkish Defense Ministry: Ongoing Houthi Threat in Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Jeopardize Regional Security

Zeki Aktürk, Spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense (Turkish Ministry of Defense)
Zeki Aktürk, Spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense (Turkish Ministry of Defense)

The Turkish Ministry of Defense condemned last weekend’s attempt to target the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as Houthi actions that threaten regional stability, stressing the need to bring such attacks to an end as soon as possible.

"We condemn the drone attack that targeted Saudi Arabia last weekend and the actions carried out by the Houthis, and we emphasize the need to end such attempts that threaten regional stability as soon as possible”, Turkish Defense Ministry spokesperson Zeki Akturk said during the weekly press briefing held at the ministry’s headquarters in Ankara.

He added—according to Anadolu news agency—that "the ongoing Houthi threat in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab negatively affects not only regional security but also international maritime trade and global stability."

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Saudi Minister of Interior Meets with Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met with Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) of Qatar Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met with Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) of Qatar Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Interior Meets with Qatari Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met with Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) of Qatar Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met with Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) of Qatar Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met Thursday in Riyadh with Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) of Qatar Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The two officials reviewed security cooperation and coordination between the two brotherly countries, ways to strengthen them, and several issues of common interest.

Following the meeting, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud and Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad co-chaired the fourth meeting of the Security and Military Committee emanating from the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

At the outset of the meeting, the Saudi minister noted that the committee's meeting was held upon the directives of 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, in light of the distinguished relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

He noted that the agreements reached during the eighth meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council, held in Riyadh under the chairmanship of the Crown Prince and the Emir of Qatar, embody the deep-rooted historical ties between the two brotherly countries and support their cooperation in various fields, including security and military affairs.

He underscored the importance of doubling efforts and enhancing cooperation and coordination, particularly in addressing regional and international challenges, in a manner that contributes to achieving the aspirations of the two countries' leaderships and peoples for greater security, stability, and prosperity.