Abdulhadi Habtor

Abdulhadi Habtor
Arab World Houthis stand guard during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Sanaa, Yemen, 06 December 2024. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Washington Sanctions Houthi Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs, its Leader

The US imposed sanctions on the Houthi National Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs (HNCPA) and its leader, Abdulqader al-Murtadha, for its engagement in serious…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia, UK Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Riyadh on Monday. The two leaders discussed boosting investments,…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister during his meeting with the Iranian Vice President in Riyadh (SPA)

Iran’s Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ties with Saudi Arabia Growing Through Deliberate Steps

An Iranian official said relations with Saudi Arabia are steadily improving, with cooperation between the two countries driving regional growth and prosperity…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi receives US envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking and Washington’s ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin. (Saba)

Regional, Int’l Efforts Underway to Launch UN-Sponsored Political Process in Yemen

Intense diplomatic efforts have been underway in the Saudi capital Riyadh to launch a comprehensive UN-sponsored political process in Yemen. Chairman of the…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Business Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad with the Saudi Falcons teams (2024 Bahrain International Airshow Website)

Gulf States Strengthen their Position as Key Players in Global Aviation

Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa officially opened the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow at Sakhir Airbase on Wednesday, with a strong…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Manama)
Arab World Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein. (Bashir Saleh)

Iraqi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Risk of Expansion of Regional Conflict Remains High

Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein warned on Sunday that the risk of the regional conflict expanding remains high because Israel…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemen FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Arab-Islamic Consensus to Stop Israeli War on Gaza, Lebanon

Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani underscored the Arab and Islamic consensus to end Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat,…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Asharq Al-Awsat

OIC: Riyadh Summit Holds Strategic Value, Reflects Saudi Commitment

The preparatory ministerial meeting for an emergency Arab-Islamic summit will begin Sunday in Riyadh. Convened by Saudi Arabia, the summit aims to…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)