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Saudi Crown Prince, Palestinian Vice President Discuss Latest Palestinian Developments

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh meet in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Palestinian Vice President Discuss Latest Palestinian Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Thursday Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al…

Gulf A Palestinian man reacts following an Israeli strike that hit Gaza City's Thai restaurant and its vicinity on May 7, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Rejects Israel’s Plan to Capture Gaza 

Saudi Arabia expressed on Wednesday its categorical rejection of Israel’s plan to seize control of the Gaza Strip, slamming its ongoing violation of…

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MWL Condemns Israeli Plan to Control Gaza, Palestinian Territories

The Muslim World League (MWL) Secretariat General strongly condemned Israel’s continued violations of all international laws and norms, including its announced…

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held telephone talks on Wednesday on the latest regional and…

Gulf  The damaged Sanaa airport a day after Israeli airstrikes hit the premises, in Sanaa, Yemen, 07 May 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Yemen

Saudi Arabia welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, announced by Oman, aiming to protect international navigation and trade, the Kingdom's foreign ministry said on…


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

Saudi King Receives Written Message from President of Côte d'Ivoire

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from President of Côte d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara on bilateral…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Merz on German Government Formation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to Federal Chancellor of Germany…

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Gulf A glimpse of the GCC Ministerial Council's extraordinary meeting via video conference on Tuesday (GCC)

GCC Reaffirms Support for Kuwait on Khor Abdullah Dispute

Gulf Arab states on Tuesday voiced their full support for Kuwait’s position in a maritime border dispute with Iraq, stressing the need for positive progress in…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Utmost Efficiency, Excellence in Serving Hajj Pilgrims

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, directed on Tuesday all relevant authorities to operate with utmost…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Tuesday from Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed…

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Gulf The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Yemeni Prime Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik in Riyadh. At the outset of the…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef. (SPA file photo)

Saudi Industry, Mineral Resources Minister Begins Official Visit to France

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, leading a high-level delegation from the industry and mining sector, began an official…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Receives Emir of Qatar’s Invitations to Second Social Development World Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister,…

Gulf The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs received the invitation during his meeting with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Invitation from Iraqi President to Attend Arab Summits

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received on Sunday an invitation from Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Targeting of Facilities, Infrastructure in Sudan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Sunday the targeting of vital facilities and infrastructure in Port Sudan and Kassala in Sudan, describing…

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UAE Lifts Lebanon Travel Ban

The United Arab Emirates lifted a ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon allowing trips to the country as of May 7, 2025, the UAE Ministry of Foreign…

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Gulf Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Qatar Rejects ‘Provocative’ Statements Issued by Netanyahu's Office

Qatar strongly rejected on Saturday what it described as “provocative” Israeli statements made by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz conducted an inspection tour of the Security Operations Center at the Prophet's Mosque. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Prophet’s Mosque Security ahead of Hajj

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz conducted an inspection tour on Saturday of the Security Operations Center at the…

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Gulf An Israeli fighter jet fires a rocket as it flies over an area near the Syrian capital Damascus on April 30, 2025. (AFP)

OIC Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Saturday the ongoing and escalating Israeli attacks against Syrian territory. It slammed…

Gulf Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.

GCC Expresses Grave Concern Over Instability in South Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi expressed on Saturday the deep concern of member states over the deteriorating security…

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 President of Poland on Constitution Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Republic of Poland President Andrzej Duda on his…

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Gulf MWL Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace

MWL Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace

The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrike near the presidential palace in Damascus. In a statement released by its…

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Gulf This aerial photo shows the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus' Mount Qasyoun on May 2, 2025. (AFP)

GCC Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Presidential Palace

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned on Friday the Israeli airstrike near the presidential palace in Damascus. …

Gulf The exercise is a major regional joint air drill aimed at boosting combat readiness and operational capabilities through realistic warfare simulations. (SPA)

Royal Saudi Air Force Takes Part in Desert Flag 2025 Exercise in UAE

The Royal Saudi Air Force is participating in the Desert Flag 2025 exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday. The…

Gulf This aerial photo shows the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus' Mount Qasyoun on May 2, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Presidential Palace

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Friday the Israeli airstrike that targeted the vicinity of the presidential palace in Damascus. “The Kingdom reiterated…

Gulf The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA

Saudi Defense Minister Attends Elite Special Forces Exercise in Northwestern Region

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region…

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UN Expert Commends Saudi Arabia's Efforts for Older Persons' Rights

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by older persons Claudia Mahler praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts and achievements in promoting and…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Peruvian counterpart Elmer Schialer meet in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi, Peruvian Foreign Ministers Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Thursday his Peruvian counterpart Elmer Schialer and Minister of…

Gulf Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, stand for a photograph before a meeting at Al Shati Palace, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 30, 2025. Abdulla Al Bedwawi /UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERS

UAE Underscores Support for Lebanon’s Security and Sovereignty

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has underscored his country’s support for Lebanon’s security, stability and sovereignty, a joint statement said Thursday…

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