World / Gulf

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...

Qatar participates in Gulf meetings for central banks, payments, and the monetary council 14 Sep 2026 - 05:22 pm

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in the 87th meeting of the Committee of Governors of Central Banks of the Cooperation Council for...

UAE, Albania leaders discuss further ties, region in Abu Dhabi talks 14 Sep 2026 - 04:32 pm

Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Albania have discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments during talks in Abu Dhabi. UAE President HH...

UAE Defense Ministry mourns two personnel during training mission 14 Sep 2026 - 03:33 pm

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defense mourned two servicemen on Monday who died during a training mission within the country. A ministry...

Oman announces postponing Monday's regional meeting 13 Sep 2026 - 11:50 pm

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman announced the postponing of the regional meeting that was set to be held on Monday in Salalah to a...

Saudi Civil Defense says threat has passed in Khamis Mushait, Abha 13 Sep 2026 - 07:30 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Civil Defense said Sunday that the threat had abated in Khamis Mushait and Abha in the southwestern part of the Kingdom...

Jordan thwarts 4 infiltrators' attempt to cross border 13 Sep 2026 - 11:47 am

Amman: Jordan foiled an attempt by four individuals to infiltrate across one of the border fronts, after border guards were able to spot...

Kuwait toughens law on drones, adds prison terms and fines for violations 13 Sep 2026 - 11:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait has introduced a legal framework regulating the use of drones, light sport aircraft, air sports and related activities, with unapproved...

Projectile falls in Jazan region resulting in two injuries: Saudi Civil Defense 12 Sep 2026 - 10:01 pm

Riyadh: The official spokesperson for Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia said that on Saturday, the Civil Defense in Al-Tuwal Governorate in the Jazan...

GCC-unified tourist visa to be launched soon: Albudaiwi 10 Sep 2026 - 11:53 am

Doha, Qatar: The unified tourist visa for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will be launched soon, the GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi has announced....

Saudi Civil Defense says danger from Houthis attacks on 3 cities has passed 08 Sep 2026 - 09:51 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Civil Defense confirmed this evening that the danger had passed in the areas of Najran, Jazan and Abha in southwestern Saudi...

Citizens, residents injured in attacks targeting energy sector facilities: Saudi Ministry of Energy 08 Sep 2026 - 10:58 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Ministry of Energy said that a number of citizens and residents sustained injuries of varying severity after energy...

GCC Chief: GCC states moved beyond being energy suppliers, became influential partner in global economic and political landscape 07 Sep 2026 - 10:18 pm

Abu Dhabi: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the GCC member states have moved beyond their...

Oman, Rwanda discuss bilateral ties 07 Sep 2026 - 08:51 pm

Muscat: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has met Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Muscat to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between...