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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Gulf Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)

Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi reaffirmed Iran and Saudi Arabia’s mutual determination to establish lasting peace and stability in the…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf The Saudi Minister of Defense met Thursday in Riyadh with the State Secretary to the Prime Minister of Sweden. SPA

Saudi Defense Minister, State Secretary to Sweden’s PM Meet in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Thursday in Riyadh with State Secretary to the Prime Minister of Sweden Johan Stuart. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations…

Asharq Al Awsat (Doha)
Gulf A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)

Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

The ministries of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan held the third round of political consultations at the Saudi ministry headquarters in Riyadh…


Gulf Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani and Eurojust President Michael Schmid meet in The Hague. SPA

Saudi Justice Minister Discusses Cooperation with Eurojust President

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani has visited the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) in The Hague. During his visit…

Asharq Al Awsat (The Hague)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira. SPA

Saudi, Brazilian Foreign Ministers Sign MoU to Establish Coordination Council

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Rio de Janeiro on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)

Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee to follow up on the Beijing Agreement was held in Riyadh on Tuesday. The meeting…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Categorical Rejection of Israel’s Ongoing Attack against Palestinians, Relief Agencies

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its categorical rejection of the Israeli forces’ ongoing attacks against civilians and humanitarian and relief…

Gulf (from L) Princess Charlene of Monaco, Prince Jacques of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Gabriella pose at the balcony during the celebrations marking the “National Day in Monaco” in Monaco on November 19, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Congratulates Prince of Monaco on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Prince Albert II of Monaco on his country's…

Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah holds discussions with officials on the sidelines of the G20 summit. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Leads Kingdom’s Delegation at G20 Summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is heading the Kingdom's delegation at the G20 summit in Brazil, which began Monday and runs for…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Arabia, China hold second round of political consultations.

Saudi Arabia, China Hold Second Round of Political Consultations

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia and China held their second round of political consultations in Riyadh on Monday, according to the Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Governor of the US State of Indiana Eric Holcomb meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Governor of US State of Indiana

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Monday Governor of the US State of Indiana Eric Holcomb. The officials…

Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo

Albudaiwi: GCC Stance on Russia-Ukraine Crisis is Based on International Law, UN Charter

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the council's position on the Russia-Ukraine crisis is based on…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Oman on National Day, Morocco on Independence Day

The leadership of Saudi Arabia has sent heartfelt congratulations and well-wishes to Oman on National and to Morocco on the occasion of Independence Day, the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with French Armed Forces Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Sunday with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu. They…

Gulf The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi King Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Performers from 66 Countries in Guests Program

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 individuals from 66 nations to perform Umrah during this year, 1446 AH, as part of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo

Albudaiwi: GCC Leaders Emphasize Importance of Upholding Sudan's Sovereignty, Stability

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met on Sunday with Sudan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dafallah Al Haj Ali and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf France's President Emmanuel Macron holds the 9th edition of the Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise (Dictionary of the French Academy), which is the official dictionary of the French language during the solemn session of presentation, in Paris on November 14, 2024. (AFP)

French President to Visit Saudi Arabia in December

The Elysee Palace announced on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron will carry out a state visit to Saudi Arabia in early December at the invitation of…

Michel Abou Najm (Paris)
Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Indonesian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone conversation on Friday with Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with His French Counterpart in Paris

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Friday with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh on Thursday with his British counterpart, John Healey. SPA

Saudi Arabia, UK Discuss Ways to Enhance Defense Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh on Thursday with his British counterpart, John Healey, with whom he discussed…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Speaks with French President

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a telephone call on Thursday from French President Emmanuel Macron,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Qatari flag flutters in Doha - AAWSAT/File

Qatar Signs Trade, Military Deal with Türkiye

Qatar signed a series of agreements with Türkiye on Thursday ranging from trade facilitation to military and technical cooperation during Qatar's Emir Sheikh…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided $133 billion in humanitarian and relief assistance between 1996 and 2024, benefiting 170 countries. - SPA

KSrelief: Humanitarian Efforts Strained by Increasing Crises, Access Challenges

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided $133 billion…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf The award was presented to KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah in Washington on Wednesday. SPA

Saudi Arabia's KSrelief Wins Global Humanitarian Achievement Award in Washington

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has been honored with the Global Humanitarian Achievement Award by the National Council on US…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister addresses addressing the joint extraordinary leaders summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in Riyadh, November 11, 2023. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Russian President Discuss Bilateral Ties, Ukraine

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They hailed the…

Gulf An aerial view shows the Jewish settlement of Maale Adumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 25, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Warns against Israeli Statements on West Bank Sovereignty

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Tuesday the Kingdom stern warning regarding the extremist statements made by an Israeli cabinet official…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meet in New Delhi on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi, Indian FMs Discuss Bilateral Relations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in New Delhi on Wednesday with his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam…