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Saudi, German FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Gulf 13 February 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks during a panel session at the Munich Security Conference. (dpa)

Saudi, German FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul. Talks focused on…

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

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Allegations, Underscores Support for Yemen and its Security

The Saudi government strongly condemned on Tuesday the Houthi militia’s baseless allegations and accusation against the Kingdom. It slammed the Houthis for …

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Kuwait Summons Iranian Envoy to Protest Attack on Kuwaiti Tanker

Kuwait's foreign ministry summoned Iran's ambassador on Tuesday to protest against what it described as Tehran's targeting of Kuwaiti tanker Kaifan while it…

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

GCC Secretary-General Rejects and Denounces Houthi Allegations against Saudi Arabia

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the…

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Gulf This photo shows a view of Doha, Qatar, accessed on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Arab, Islamic Condemnation of Houthi Accusations against Saudi Arabia

Qatar strongly condemned on Tuesday Houthi accusations that Saudi Arabia was imposing a siege on the Yemeni people and barring marine navigation. The Qatari…


Gulf  Sun rises during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Bahrain Says Intercepted Iranian Air Attacks

Bahrain's military on Tuesday said it had intercepted a number of Iranian attacks, nearly two weeks into the resumption of US-Iran hostilities that have…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi FM Holds Phone Calls with Counterparts from Bahrain, Egypt, and Türkiye

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al…

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Gulf The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Houthi Claims Accusing the Kingdom of Besieging the Yemeni People

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom's strongest condemnation of the allegations made by the so-called military spokesperson of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition: All Houthi Threats Against Transiting Vessels Will be Dealt with Swiftly

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki has said that the Coalition will protect commercial vessels…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi FM, Indian National Security Advisor Discuss Energy Security, Protection of Marine Passages

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Monday with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Discussions…

Gulf Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday. (Syrian Foreign Ministry)

Syria, Kuwait Agree to Exchange Ambassadors, Form Business Council

Syria and Kuwait agreed on Monday to establish a high-level joint coordination committee and expand cooperation in diplomacy, trade and investment, reported…

Gulf The Saudi and French delegations meet in Riyadh on Monday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi-French Meeting Aims to Bolster Defense, Military Cooperation

Saudi Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili held talks in Riyadh on Monday with his French counterpart Fabien Mandon. The…

Gulf The plane is carrying ten tons of aid, including food and medical supplies. (SPA)

Saudi Plane Carrying Relief Aid Arrives in Sudan

A plane, operated by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived in Khartoum on Monday. The plane is carrying ten tons…

Gulf Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Bahrain Says Iran Targeted Air Navigation Systems, Traffic Unaffected

Bahrain said Iranian drones targeted its air navigation systems on Monday, though traffic remained unaffected, while Kuwait also reported attacks as the United…

Gulf Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Saudi Hajj Ministry Launches Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa Valid for One Year

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, allowing beneficiaries to enter…

Gulf 06 October 2025, Kuwait, Kuwait City: The rising sun colors the sky behind the skyline of Kuwait City reddish. (dpa)

Kuwait Army Says Intercepting Iranian Drone Attacks as Alert Sounds in Bahrain

Kuwaiti air defenses were "engaging hostile drone attacks" from Iran, the Gulf state's military said Monday. "The General Staff of the Army notes that any…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese President Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon, Region

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call from Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun. They discussed the latest…

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Gulf This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attack on Power, Water Desalination Facility

The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned on Sunday an Iranian attack on a power generation ‌and ‌water desalination ‌facility, ⁠calling it a ⁠direct strike on…

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Gulf General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday Iran's continued aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reaffirming the Kingdom's full support for the brotherly countries…

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Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al…

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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 Condoles Algerian President on Victims of Orphanage Fire

The Saudi leadership extended its condolences to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune over the victims of a fire at an orphanage in Mohammadia, Algiers, the…

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MWL Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Iran's continued aggression against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. …

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Gulf GCC Says Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Amount to War Crimes

GCC Says Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Amount to War Crimes

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Saturday that Iran's targeting of infrastructure and civilian facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan constitutes…

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

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate the UAE President on Union Pledge Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the…

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Gulf Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Bahrain Says Repelled Iranian Attacks

Bahrain’s army said Saturday that its air defenses repelled a wave of Iranian attacks. "Air defense systems thwarted" the strikes, the army said in a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Manama)
Gulf FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee/File Photo

Kuwait Says Iran Hit Second Power and Water Plant, Flights Rescheduled

Kuwait on Saturday said Iran struck another of its power and water plants, leading to several power generation units being deactivated, a day after a similar…

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Gulf The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Jordan’s Initiative for Commercial Flights Between Amman, Sanaa

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates' initiative to operate regular commercial flights…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Vehicles drive along a highway on the outskirts of Kuwait City on July 8, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Kuwait Says Iran Attacked Power and Water Desalination Plant, Causing Damage

Kuwait said Friday that Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage to the station. Kuwait’s Electricity Water and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)
Gulf A visitor to the Museum of Islamic Art takes pictures of the skyline of highrise buildings in Doha on July 9, 2026. (AFP)

Qatar Says Child Injured as Missile Attack Intercepted

Qatar announced Friday that its army had intercepted a missile attack, with falling debris injuring a child. "The Ministry of Defense... announces that the…