Abdulhadi Habtor

Abdulhadi Habtor
Arab World Participants at the international conference held in Riyadh during which the international Yemen Maritime Security Partnership was launched. Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen Coast Guard Chief Says Saudi Partnership is Strategic

Yemen’s coast guard is working closely with Saudi Arabia and Britain to strengthen maritime security, despite severe shortages in equipment and resources, the…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Britain’s Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Saad al-Enezi)

UK Envoy to Yemen to Asharq Al-Awsat: Divisions in Govt Benefit Houthis

Britain’s Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif said political cohesion remains critical for the country’s legitimate government, warning that any divisions within…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Minister Margus Tsahkna welcoming Prince Faisal bin Farhan in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, July 2024 (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Estonian FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Tallinn Seeking Long-Term Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said relations between Estonia and Saudi Arabia have entered a new phase, describing his visit to Riyadh with a large…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf A photo from the GCC ministerial meeting in Makkah last March (GCC)

Kuwait Hosts GCC Ministerial Talks on Strategic Ties with Global Partners

Kuwait is scheduled on Monday to host a regular meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers to review the bloc’s strategic relations with major…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Photo Credit: Ali Khamaj)

Iran FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Do Not Intervene in Lebanon, Oppose Syria Split

Iran is prepared to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States if Washington provides assurances against aggression, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Jeddah)
Business Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih during the inauguration of the company’s office (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Snapchat Strategy Backs Saudi Arabia’s Digital Economy, Tech Transformation

Snapchat has reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation, unveiling a strategy that aligns closely with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at NEOM Palace on Thursday (SPA).

Saudi–Egyptian Coordination Seen as a Pillar of Security and Stability

Analysts argue that coordination between Saudi Arabia and Egypt represents a cornerstone of security and stability in the Middle East, particularly amid…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya al-Zindani. (Turki Al-Aqaili)

Yemen FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Encouraging Houthis to Prolong War, Reject Peace 

Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya al-Zindani accused the Iran-backed Houthi militias of obstructing the efforts of United Nations envoy Hans Grundberg to…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)