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UN Secretary-General António Guterres and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the reported targeting of civilian sites during a September 19 meeting in New York, according to the GCC Secretariat and multiple regional reports.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says the Kingdom’s participation in the 81st UN General Assembly high-level week will focus on international peace and security, dialogue, sovereignty, freedom of navigation, sustainable development and responsible artificial intelligence.
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned a September 20 visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and groups of settlers under police protection, describing it as a violation and calling for international action. The characterization is attributed to the Saudi government.
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Qatar has become the 95th member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law after depositing its acceptance of the HCCH Statute on September 17, a step the Justice Ministry says will strengthen cross-border legal and judicial cooperation.
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Kuwait’s AMAN establishment team visited the UK Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms to study crisis coordination, decision support and resilience training as Kuwait develops a national emergency and disaster-management system.
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Fujairah officials used INTERGEO 2026 in Munich to assess GIS platforms, digital twins, 3D modelling, geospatial AI and surveying technologies for possible use in urban planning, infrastructure and digital government.
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Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi issued an Emiri Decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Social Services Department, with the Executive Council tasked with detailed implementation.
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Ajman Municipality and Planning Department received four 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards covering government innovation, circular-economy practices, urban sustainability, smart-city transformation and digital investment services.
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President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a federal decree appointing Brigadier Dr. Ali Abdullah bin Daan Al Ghafli as Secretary-General of the Office of the Minister of Interior with the rank of ministry undersecretary.
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Kuwait’s ambassador to Austria, Fawaz Bouresli, presented his credentials as the country’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency and reaffirmed Kuwait’s support for peaceful nuclear cooperation.
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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed led the UAE delegation at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where members discussed multilateral governance, trade, investment, technology, energy and resilience before adopting the New Delhi BRICS Leaders’ Declaration.
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Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb met with Bahraini Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa in Manama. The leaders discussed enhancing bilateral tourism ties and strengthening regional cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers, meeting in Manama, have officially designated Oman's Al Jabal Al Akhdar as the Gulf Tourism Capital for the year 2027. Additionally, the ministers approved a comprehensive tourism recovery plan aimed at revitalizing the region's sector.
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Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned ongoing, unjustified Iranian attacks on Jordan, labeling them as clear violations of international law. The Kingdom declared its full solidarity with Jordan and supported all measures it takes in response.
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The Saudi Cabinet, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its sovereignty, citizens, and residents. During the session, the council condemned Houthi attacks on civilian targets and international shipping, while also addressing key diplomatic, economic, and technological developments.
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Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi voiced his country's solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, strongly condemning recent attacks on southern Saudi civilian and economic sites.
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The National Center for Inspection and Monitoring (NCIM) has processed more than 11 million citizen submissions through its consolidated inspection platform, moving forward with its mission to streamline and modernize Saudi Arabia's regulatory oversight framework.
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with German Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin to discuss strengthening bilateral economic ties, expanding energy partnerships, and securing global maritime trade routes.
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Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), met with Turkish Ambassador Emrullah Isler in Riyadh to discuss strengthening collaboration, disrupting terrorist networks, and utilizing the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement to bolster security.
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His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, highlighted the UAE's human-centric development strategy at the 15th AIM Congress in Dubai. He emphasized that true economic resilience comes from investing in people and building stable, transparent investment environments.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan conducted separate telephone discussions with the foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan, focusing on regional developments and joint efforts to lower tensions and preserve security in the region.
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His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Sunday. The two leaders discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation and emphasized the need for continued diplomatic efforts to support global and regional peace.
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The Saudi municipal and housing sectors recorded more than three million volunteer hours in the first half of 2026. Over 179,000 male and female volunteers engaged in 6,700 distinct activities, which were supported by various municipal authorities, housing entities, and nonprofit organizations.
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Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met with UN Undersecretary General Li Junhua in New York to discuss enhancing digital government partnerships, driving global digital transformation, and supporting capacity building in developing nations.
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written letter to the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, inviting him to the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.
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Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al Busaidi has emphasized the critical importance of international law and diplomacy amid rising global conflicts, advocating for "constructive neutrality" and persistent negotiation to counter unilateral coercion and protect smaller nations.
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Saudi Arabia and Nepal have signed a bilateral air transport services agreement in Kathmandu to establish a safe and orderly operational framework. The pact aims to adapt to modern regulations, while officials also met to discuss broader aviation and tourism cooperation.
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At a high-level Non-Aligned Movement meeting in Serbia, Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Kheraiji emphasized that reducing regional tensions is essential for sustainable development, while reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to national sovereignty, peaceful dispute resolution, and a comprehensive settlement for Palestine.
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Saudi Arabia and France have extended their strategic partnership for AlUla’s development through 2035 under an amended intergovernmental accord covering culture, environment, tourism, human development, the economy and heritage.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting on Kuwait’s response to FATF observations and international anti-money-laundering standards, while the country remains on the FATF list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring.
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