GCC’s Albudaiwi Discusses Gaza with European Parliament Group

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)
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GCC’s Albudaiwi Discusses Gaza with European Parliament Group

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed on Monday the need to address and bolster stability and security in the region, foremost of which is the dire situation in the Gaza Strip.

He made his remarks as he received in Riyadh a European Parliament delegation from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, headed by David McAllister.

The officials reviewed joint files and the progress of cooperation between the GCC and the European Union (EU), ways to deepen the strategic partnership between them in various fields, and regional and international issues of common interest.

On Gaza, Albudaiwi underlined the need for cooperation and coordination to work towards an immediate ceasefire, as well as to activate all relevant international and UN resolutions that will help in protecting people and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.



Coalition Intercepts, Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile Fired at Madinah

Madinah (Ministry of Awqaf)
Madinah (Ministry of Awqaf)
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Coalition Intercepts, Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile Fired at Madinah

Madinah (Ministry of Awqaf)
Madinah (Ministry of Awqaf)

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said on Thursday it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militia group towards Saudi Arabia's Madinah region.

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki said on Thursday that Saudi air defense forces had successfully intercepted and destroyed the missile.

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence had earlier activated its early warning system in Yanbu and Sharurah, alerting residents to the threat of incoming projectiles before announcing minutes later that the danger had passed.


Saudi-Bahraini Talks Focus on Bilateral Ties and Shared Interests

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. (SPA)
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Saudi-Bahraini Talks Focus on Bilateral Ties and Shared Interests

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday.

Sheikh Nasser conveyed greetings from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the crown prince. Prince Mohammed, in turn, asked him to convey the greetings of the Saudi king and his own to the Bahraini monarch.

The meeting also reviewed the longstanding ties between the two countries and issues of mutual interest.

 


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Pakistani Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Pakistani Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

During their call, the two officials discussed regional developments and emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to reach diplomatic solutions to crises in the region, reducing tensions and enhancing regional security and stability.