Abdulhadi Habtor

Abdulhadi Habtor
Interviews Yemeni Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Mohsen Mohammed al-Daeri (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemen’s Defense Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Military Will Respond Firmly to Any Houthi Escalation

Yemeni Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Mohsen Mohammed al-Daeri said the country’s armed forces and all military formations are at a high state of readiness to…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi meets with military leaders. (Saba)

Yemen Govt Urges Broader International Cooperation to Contain Houthis

Member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Brig. Gen. Tareq Saleh has called for broader international cooperation and a comprehensive strategy to…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf US and Russian foreign ministers during their meeting in Riyadh (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Role as a Trusted Global Mediator

Saudi Arabia is redefining its role in global diplomacy, positioning itself as a trusted mediator and a neutral platform for sensitive negotiations between…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd L), US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz (L), Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (3rd R), Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak (2nd R), and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerovto (R) hold a meeting in Jeddah in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (3L) and Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban (C) on March 11, 2025. (AFP)

‘Decisive’ US-Ukraine Talks Kick off in Jeddah

Talks between the United States and Ukraine kicked off in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Tuesday as part of what has been described as “decisive” efforts…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Business Iraqi Ambassador to Riyadh Safia Al Souhail. (Turky al-Agili)

Iraq Parliament Nears Approval of Saudi Investment Protection Law

Iraq's Ambassador to Riyadh Safia Al Souhail confirmed that Iraqi-Saudi relations are undergoing a strategic transformation, reflecting the leaderships' vision…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) chief, Rashad al-Alimi, held a virtual meeting with the Economic and Humanitarian Crisis Committee (Saba News Agency)

Yemen Crisis Meeting Seeks to Curb Impact of Houthi Terror Listing

Amid escalating military operations by the Iran-aligned Houthis in the Marib, Al-Jawf, and Taiz battlefronts, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC)…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh) Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Riyadh to Host Unofficial Meeting between Gulf Countries, Egypt and Jordan

Saudi Arabia will host on Friday an unofficial meeting between leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan and Egypt. The “fraternal” meeting…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
World Ross said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s participation in the US-Russia summit reflects the trust the Kingdom’s leadership enjoys with Presidents Trump and Putin. (AFP file)

Dennis Ross: Riyadh Ideal Platform for US-Russia Summit

US former diplomat and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute, Dennis Ross, said the upcoming American-Russian summit in the Saudi…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)