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Crown Prince Discusses Regional Developments in Phone Call with US President, Arab, and Islamic Leaders

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
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Crown Prince Discusses Regional Developments in Phone Call with US President, Arab, and Islamic Leaders

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, participated in a joint phone call on Saturday with the US President and several leaders of Arab and Islamic countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The phone conversation included US President Donald Trump, King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, King of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir.

During the call, the leaders reviewed the latest regional developments, expressing deep appreciation for President Trump's leadership and his commitment to consultation and coordination with regional leaders.

They also acknowledged the mediation efforts led by Pakistan and the endeavors of the State of Qatar, which are aimed at reaching an agreement to halt escalation and bolster regional security and stability.

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Mediator Qatar Calls for De-escalation after Iran Attacks

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Bassam Masoud
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Bassam Masoud
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Mediator Qatar Calls for De-escalation after Iran Attacks

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Bassam Masoud
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Bassam Masoud

Qatar on Wednesday condemned strikes carried out by Iran against Kuwait and Bahrain and called for diplomacy, as hostilities resumed following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatar, a key intermediary in talks between Iran and the United States, said it "emphasizes the need to spare the region the consequences of these unjustified attacks,” in a foreign ministry statement posted on X.

Doha also emphasized the need to "pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy, to de-escalate tensions, and to build upon the progress achieved under the memorandum of understanding.”

The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.

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Kuwait, Bahrain Come Under Missile and Drone Attacks

General view of Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters
General view of Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters
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Kuwait, Bahrain Come Under Missile and Drone Attacks

General view of Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters
General view of Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters

The Kuwaiti army said on Wednesday it was responding to missile and drone attacks, after Iran threatened retaliation for a wave of US strikes.

"Kuwaiti air defenses are currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks," the army said on X.

"The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosions heard are a result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks."

Bahrain also sounded missile alerts.

"The siren has been sounded," the interior ministry said on X. "Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place."

Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said on Wednesday that power had been restored to all residential areas affected by outages caused by a number of overhead lines ⁠going out of ⁠service.

The ministry said supply had been restored after teams completed work to re-feed the affected areas from the electricity grid.

The ministry ⁠had said earlier that several power transmission lines had gone out of service, causing electricity outages in scattered areas of the country. It said teams were working under an approved emergency plan to determine the cause and restore supply.

Separately, ⁠Bahrain's ⁠Electricity and Water Authority said it had dealt with a limited power outage in several areas of the kingdom and that service had been fully restored to all affected areas, according to state news agency BNA.

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UN Rights Council Adopts Saudi-Drafted Resolution on Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity

Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity sector has witnessed continuous development. (Asharq Al-Awsat).
Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity sector has witnessed continuous development. (Asharq Al-Awsat).
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UN Rights Council Adopts Saudi-Drafted Resolution on Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity

Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity sector has witnessed continuous development. (Asharq Al-Awsat).
Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity sector has witnessed continuous development. (Asharq Al-Awsat).

The United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously adopted on Tuesday a resolution submitted by Saudi Arabia on "Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity" during its 62nd session.

The resolution builds on the global initiative "Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity", launched by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Submitted by the Kingdom's Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, the resolution advances the initiative's objectives by promoting greater participation of women in the cybersecurity sector, enhancing their skills, supporting their professional development, and helping address the global cybersecurity skills gap, thereby strengthening cyber resilience worldwide.

The unanimous adoption of the resolution reflects broad international support for the initiative and recognition of its contribution to enhancing global cyber resilience.

Addressing the council, Saudi Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila said the initiative demonstrates Saudi Arabia's commitment to strengthening international cooperation, providing technical assistance, and supporting capacity-building efforts to empower women in cybersecurity while respecting national priorities.

He noted that the resolution translates the vision of the Crown Prince's initiative into an international framework by promoting women's participation in cybersecurity, expanding female expertise in the sector, and supporting women's career progression toward leadership positions.

The consensus adoption of the resolution underscores the Kingdom's commitment to supporting international efforts to empower women in cybersecurity, building on its pioneering initiatives and leadership in this field.

The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Institute oversees the implementation of the Crown Prince's two global cybersecurity initiatives, Child Protection in Cyberspace and Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity, in cooperation with a range of international partners, including specialized United Nations agencies.