World / Gulf

GCC Chief lauds Qatar's efforts in resuming Belgium-Rwanda diplomatic ties 23 Sep 2026 - 09:02 pm

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said he was grateful for the resumption of diplomatic relations...

Indian sailor killed in attack on vessel in Hormuz: Indian, Omani authorities 23 Sep 2026 - 08:33 pm

Muscat: An attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian sailor, Omani and Indian authorities said on Wednesday,...

CEER unveils Saudi Arabia's first two electric vehicles 22 Sep 2026 - 02:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has revealed the EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicle from CEER, the Kingdom's national automotive brand, at the CEER Manufacturing...

Saudi stock index closes lower 21 Sep 2026 - 08:24 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Exchange's main benchmark index closed lower on Monday, falling 67.69 points to finish at 10,681.82, with a total trading value...

Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Kuwaiti, Egyptian, Turkish counterparts 21 Sep 2026 - 04:36 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has discussed the latest regional developments with his Kuwaiti, Egyptian and Turkish counterparts....

Saudi Arabia announces interception and destruction of ballistic missile launched by Houthis toward Riyadh 19 Sep 2026 - 11:37 pm

Riyadh: The official spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, Brig. Gen. Turki Al Maliki, said the Royal Saudi Air Defense...

MMDC discusses nation accession progress, operational readiness 18 Sep 2026 - 08:15 pm

Jeddah: The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition (MMDC) discussed operational updates; the progress of nations joining the coalition; and the definition of capability contributions...

Saudi Authorities: One killed, two injured by intercepted drone debris in Taif 17 Sep 2026 - 04:30 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Civil Defense announced Thursday that one person was killed and two others were injured due to falling debris...

Two injured, material damage reported after projectile hits Saudi Arabia's Al Tuwal 17 Sep 2026 - 04:24 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Civil Defense reported on Thursday that two people were injured when a projectile was fired at Al Tuwal...

Saudi Arabia stresses need to abide by international law, UN Charter to maintain international peace, security 17 Sep 2026 - 03:07 pm

New York: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized that adherence to international law and the Charter of the United Nations is a fundamental...

Oman Emphasizes Safe Navigation in Strait of Hormuz 16 Sep 2026 - 11:02 pm

Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed the necessity of ensuring safe, unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in compliance with international...

Amazon says unable to reactivate UAE, Bahrain data centers 16 Sep 2026 - 02:53 pm

Washington, United States: Several Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain hit by drone strikes in March cannot be reactivated,...

Saudi says Houthis target Makkah, warns of 'red line' 16 Sep 2026 - 01:06 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused them on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Makkah, sparking outrage across the...

Marine watchdog reports vessel struck in Hormuz Strait 15 Sep 2026 - 12:49 pm

Dubai,UAE: A British marine monitor said on Tuesday it received a report of a vessel struck by an unknown projectile the day before...

Saudi Arabia activates early warning for emergencies in Khamis Mushait, Abha 15 Sep 2026 - 10:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has issued a warning through its National Early Warning Platform in Khamis Mushait and Abha City to alert of...

Saudi Civil Defense says danger passed in Najran Province 14 Sep 2026 - 10:01 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Civil Defense announced on Monday that the danger has passed in the Najran province, located in southern Saudi Arabia, after...

Saudi Arabia announces discovery of rare earth minerals and uranium 14 Sep 2026 - 09:25 pm

Vienna: Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced Monday the discovery of an estimated 114 million tons of ore containing high...

Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council: The Gulf banking sector has maintained its solidity and stability despite the current circumstances 14 Sep 2026 - 06:09 pm

Manama: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, HE Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, confirmed that the banking sector in the GCC countries has maintained its...