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2nd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid People Affected by Latakia Fires

Gulf A second Saudi relief plane has landed in Aleppo, delivering urgent humanitarian aid, including shelter materials, to those affected by the recent fires in Latakia. SPA

2nd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid People Affected by Latakia Fires

A second Saudi relief plane has landed at Aleppo International Airport in Syria, delivering urgent humanitarian aid, including shelter materials, to those…

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Gulf OIC Chief Offers Condolences to Iraq Following Deadly Fire in Kut City

OIC Chief Offers Condolences to Iraq Following Deadly Fire in Kut City

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the leadership and people of…

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Gulf A combined photo of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

King Salman, Crown Prince Congratulate 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 US President Donald J. Trump (C-R) meets Bahrain's Prime Minister and Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa (C-L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 16 July 2025.  EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL

Washington, Manama Sign Agreement on Peaceful Nuclear Energy Cooperation

The US and Bahrain on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement in the field of peaceful nuclear energy shortly before a meeting in the White House between US…

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Gulf Men carry the body of one of two Christian Palestinians, killed earlier in an Israeli strike that hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, during their funeral on July 17, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel's Bombing of Latin Patriarchate Church in Gaza

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Thursday the Kingdom's condemnation of the Israeli forces' bombing of the Latin Patriarchate Church in Gaza…


Gulf Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia, Gulf, Arab Countries Stress their Support of Syria’s Security, Unity

Saudi Arabia, Gulf and Arab countries stressed on Thursday their “unwavering support for Syria’s security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their…

Gulf  People gather next to a shopping center destroyed during a massive overnight fire that killed dozens of people, in Kut, Wasit province, Iraq, July 17, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Iraqi President over Kut Fire Victims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Thursday a message of condolence to Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid over the…

Gulf The damaged Syrian Ministry of Defense building in Damascus, Syria, 17 July 2025, a day after an Israeli airstrike. (EPA)

Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Developments in Syria

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks on regional developments during a…

Gulf This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA

First Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid Fire-affected Syrians in Latakia

The first Saudi relief plane landed at Aleppo International Airport in Syria, carrying urgent relief aid, including shelter materials for those affected by…

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

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Syrian President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Thursday from Syrian President Ahmed…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Israeli Aggression on Syrian Territories

OIC Condemns Israeli Aggression on Syrian Territories

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression against Syrian territories and…

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Gulf Men carry a banner during a demonstration against Israeli intervention in Syria, in Damascus on July 16, 2025. (AFP)

GCC Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned on Wednesday Israel’s attacks on Syria. "The attacks are a…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, IAEA Discuss Advances in Kingdom's National Atomic Energy Project

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Riyadh…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and IAEA Rafael Grossi meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi, Turkish FMs Discuss Developments in Syria

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a telephone call with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on regional developments…

Gulf An Israeli fighter aircraft fires a flare as it flies over the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Backs Syrian Govt Measures to Restore Calm, Slams Israeli Attacks

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it was following the developments in Syria, expressing its “satisfaction” with the measures taken by the government to achieve…

Gulf Smoke billows on the horizon during Israeli strikes near in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters. (AFP)

MWL Reiterates Support for Syria’s Security and Sovereignty Amid Escalating Threats

The Muslim World League (MWL) reiterated on Wednesday its full solidarity with the Syrian government and people against all threats to its security, stability,…

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

GCC Secretary-General Meets with UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi Tuesday met with United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Nahyan…

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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a Cabinet session - SPA

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Cooperation to Serve Humanity, Sustainable Growth

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah. The Cabinet reviewed overall state…

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Gulf Etidal signals Saudi Arabia’s resolve to combat terrorism on all fronts (Etidal)

Etidal, Telegram Remove 30 Million Extremist Posts in Q2 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, known as Etidal, said on Monday that its joint efforts with Telegram led to the removal of more…

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Gulf Fireworks light up around the Eiffel Tower during a choreographed firework and drone show to celebrate Bastille Day, in Paris, on July 14, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of France on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to France’s President Emmanuel Macron on his…

Gulf Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a meeting with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, in Pretoria, South Africa, October 3, 2019. (Reuters)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Nigeria over Death of Former President Buhari

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of condolences to Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the death…

Gulf The Emir of Kuwait departs the country, heading to Paris on an official visit (KUNA) 

Kuwaiti Emir Begins Official Visit to France to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, arrived in Paris on Sunday for his first official visit to France since assuming office last…

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GCC Secretary General: Peaceful and Diplomatic Solutions Vital for Global Crises

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the GCC states believe in the importance of peaceful and diplomatic…

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Gulf GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Meets Italian Deputy Prime Minister in Dubrovnik

Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and…

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

Saudi King Appoints Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court

In a royal order issued on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointed Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as an advisor to the Saudi Royal Court. The royal decree was…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah on Tuesday — SPA

Iran Signals Readiness to Expand Economic, Cultural Ties with Saudi Arabia

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, described Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent visit to Riyadh as a clear sign on Tehran’s…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi and Hungarian defense ministers discussed military tie. (SPA)

Saudi, Hungarian Defense Ministers Discuss Military Ties, Global Developments

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday at his office in Jeddah with Hungarian counterpart Kristَof Szalay…

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Gulf Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan’s Security and Stability

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its unwavering support for Afghanistan’s security and stability on Tuesday, calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty and…

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Gulf Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila presented the resolution to the Human Rights Council during its 59th session, on behalf of the Saudi mission in Geneva. Photo: Saudi mission

UN Rights Council Backs Saudi-drafted Resolution to Protect Children Online

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a Saudi-drafted resolution aimed at enhancing child protection in the digital realm, a…

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