The Latest Breaking News from The Saudi Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia Supports Potential Trump-Putin Summit In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia expresses support for a potential Trump-Putin summit and peace efforts in Ukraine.

Top News · Feb 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state

The kingdom reiterated that ‘the Palestinian people have a right to their land’ and cannot be ‘expelled’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2025

US Offers To Help Defend Saudi Arabia From Iranian Threat

The Biden administration has been preparing for various Mideast scenarios with partners including the Saudis, and has defensive capabilities in the region

International Business Times · Oct 26, 2024

Arab, Int'l Calls for Calm in Sudan

Arab and international officials called for calm and dialogue on Saturday in wake of the clashes between the military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a telephone call from his United Arab Emirates counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2023

Arab foreign ministers discuss Syria crisis at Saudi meeting

Gulf Arab foreign ministers and their counterparts from Egypt, Iraq and Jordan discussed Syria's possible return to the Arab fold at a meeting in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2023

Gulf Countries Welcome Reestablishment of Ties between Qatar, Bahrain

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Thursday the announcement that Bahrain and Qatar had agreed to restore relations. The Saudi Foreign Ministry described the decision as positive, adding that it underscores the strength of relations between countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and will help in boosting joint Gulf work to meet…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the storming of the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem by extremist Israeli settlers. The settlers stormed the area while being protected by Israeli forces. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said such practices undermine peace efforts and violate international principles and norms on respecting religious sanctities.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2023

Islamic World Outraged over Quran Burning in Copenhagen

Arab countries and Islamic organizations condemned the burning of the holy Quran by an extremist group outside the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the move, underlining the need to consolidate the values of dialogue, tolerance and respect and reject everything that stokes extremism. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Syria Discuss Resuming Consular Services

The Saudi Foreign Ministry revealed on Thursday that talks are ongoing with Syria over resuming consular services. A source at the ministry told Al-Ekhbariyah television that the talks stem from Riyadh’s keenness on facilitating the services for the Saudi and Syrian people. Officials from both countries are discussing the matter.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2023