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Police deploy at scene of explosion in Manchester, England, on May 23, 2017, AFP

Saudi Ambassador Labels Manchester Attack ‘Cowardly’, Reassures Safety of Saudi Citizens

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 23, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday strongly expressed its condemnation of the act of violence which targeted a concert in northern England, according to an official statement issued by the foreign ministry. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces the explosion, which...

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Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir speaks during a news conference. Reuters

Riyadh Suggests Forming Joint Committee with Baghdad to Boost Relations

by Nayef Al-Rasheed | Mar 13, 2017 | Interviews

Riyadh- Undersecretary of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Affairs Nizar bin Isa al-Khairallah said that Saudi Arabia suggested establishing a joint committee to serve as an umbrella for enhancing political, economic and social relations between the...

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif.AP

Divisions in Tehran over Rapprochement with Gulf States

by Adil Alsalmi | Mar 1, 2017 | Middle East

London- Leaked information uncovered a dispute between members of the Iranian regime on issues related to reviving diplomatic ties with Gulf States and the position from Syria. According to the leaks, there is also a controversy on letters exchanged between Iranian...

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UAE Foreign Ministry Strategy Includes Establishment of Export-Import Bank

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 16, 2017 | Middle East

Abu Dhabi- UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan launched the Ministry’s strategy for 2017-2021 at a ceremony held at its headquarters on Wednesday. Sheikh Abdullah said that the five-year strategy aims to...

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Bahrain’s foreign minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa attends a GCC meeting in Riyadh. June, 2015/ Reuters

Bahrain Upset by Iraqi Statements

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Jan 17, 2017 | Middle East

Manama – Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry summoned on Monday the ambassador of Iraq in Manama and asked him to convey Bahrain’s distress over the statements delivered by Iraqi vice president Nouri al-Makili and the Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesperson denouncing...