Mirza al-Khuweildi

Mirza al-Khuweildi
Gulf Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends the opening of the eighth Global Security Forum in Doha on Monday.

Qatar Calls for Non-Aggression Pact with Iran, Announces Plans to Strengthen Defense Industry

Qatar has called for a regional dialogue involving the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Iran, with the participation of Türkiye and Pakistan, aimed at…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Doha)
Gulf The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C-R) stands with French President Emmanuel Macron (C-L), during a welcoming ceremony upon Macron's arrival at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City, Kuwait, 19 October 2026. Macron is on a Middle East tour, visiting Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.  EPA/BENOIT TESSIER

Macron Begins Gulf Tour in Kuwait, Seeking Energy Security and Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron began a four-nation Gulf tour on Monday, starting in Kuwait, in a diplomatic effort to secure France's energy supplies,…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Kuwait)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at King Abdulaziz International Airport (SPA)

Omani Analysts: Gulf, Maritime Security Top Riyadh-Muscat Talks

The visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to Saudi Arabia and his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman come as the region…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Jeddah)
Features Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa: The Emir Who Transformed Qatar

With the passing of the Father Emir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar closes the chapter on one of the Gulf region's most significant political and…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Doha)
Gulf Publishers Hisham and Mohamed Ali Hafez look through publications. 

Saudi Journalism Pioneer Mohamed Ali Hafez Passes Away

Veteran Saudi publisher and media pioneer Mohamed Ali Hafez passed away on Sunday afternoon after a long career of influence and innovation that helped shape…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Riyadh)
Gulf The rise of Kuwaiti banking sector assets to more than $326 billion reflects the strength of the financial system and the confidence of international institutions. 

Kuwait Marks Independence, Liberation Anniversaries Amid Record Financial Surpluses

Kuwait celebrated on Wednesday the 65th independence anniversary (National Day) and the 35th anniversary of Liberation Day, marking the country’s liberation…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Kuwait)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presiding over the Cabinet session in Dammam on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Visits Eastern Province, Renewing Tradition of Royal Engagement

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, a region that anchors the Kingdom’s oil, gas, and…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Dammam)
Gulf GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi speaks with journalists in Manama (Asharq Al-Awsat)

GCC Chief: Gulf States Weigh Joint Missile Shield to Bolster Defense

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said on Tuesday that the bloc’s six states, days away from their summit in Bahrain,…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Manama)