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Obama Vows to Back Gulf States Against Any Attack
2015-05-18 Read More...
US President Barack Obama vowed on Thursday to back Gulf allies against any “external attack,” seeking to reassure them of Washington’s iron-clad commitment to their security amid Arab anxiety over US-led efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.

Turkey Cultivating Closer Relations with Saudi Arabia
2015-05-15 Read More...
Turkey is cultivating closer relations with Saudi Arabia’s new leadership, putting aside long-standing differences over political Islam and aligning efforts to solve regional crises including the war in Syria.

Malaysia Joins Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen
2015-05-12 Read More...
Vanguards of the Malaysian Forces have arrived Sunday at Saudi Air Bases to join Riyadh's military coalition battling Houthi militias in Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Gulf Leaders to Meet in Riyadh Before Obama Summit
2015-05-01 Read More...
Gulf Arab leaders will meet in Saudi Arabia next week to prepare for a May summit with US President Barack Obama, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister was quoted as saying, with the summit expected to touch on Iran’s nuclear program and developments in Yemen.

Saudi King Replaces Heir in Broad Cabinet Reshuffle
2015-04-30 Read More...
Saudi King Salman on Wednesday appointed Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef (photo) as his new Heir, replacing the monarch's half brother Prince Muqrin, and made his son, Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman, second in line to succeed.

Saudi Arabia Arrests 93 ISIS Suspects in Anti-Terror Sweep
2015-04-30 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has arrested 93 people, including a woman, with links to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the Saudi Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.

Lockheed Martin to Provide 2 Satellites to Arabsat, KACST
2015-04-29 Read More...
Arabsat and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) announced contracts for Lockheed Martin to manufacture two A2100 communications satellites.

Saudi Geological Survey Takes Delivery of New Bell 429
2015-04-29 Read More...
Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., announced the delivery of a Bell 429 to Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) earlier this month. The aircraft is configured to perform utility roles in the Middle East.

Saudi Defense Minister Receives Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
2015-04-28 Read More...
Saudi Defense Minister Mohammad Bin Salman received Sunday Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces in the Saudi city of Taif.

Vanguards of Saudi National Guard Arrive in Najran
2015-04-28 Read More...
Vanguards of the Saudi Ministry of National Guard troops arrived Sunday in the province of Najran to secure the Kingdom’s border with Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Saudi Arabia Foils Operation Planned by Terrorist Cell
2015-04-27 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has foiled an operation masterminded by a “terrorist cell” which received its orders from militants in Syria Tuesday, Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Mansur al-Turki (photo) said

Obama to Meet with GCC Leaders Next Month
2015-04-22 Read More...
President Barack Obama will meet with leaders from Gulf Cooperation Council countries at the White House on May 13 and at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland the following day, the White House said on Friday.

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Spending Exceeds $80 Billion in 2014
2015-04-17 Read More...
Saudi Arabia's military spending grew 17% in 2014 to $80.8 billion, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showed on Monday, the biggest annual hike by any of the world's top 15 military spenders.

Saudi Religious Leader Calls for Compulsory Military Service
2015-04-14 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh (photo) called the introduction of mandatory military service for young men to prepare them to defend the Kingdom at any time, Saudi Akhbaar24 website said.

Qatar’s Emir, Egypt’s Defense Minister Visit Saudi Arabia
2015-04-13 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Auja Palace on Thursday Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State Qatar (photo), and his accompanying delegation.

Saudi Arabia Seeks Pakistani Warplanes, Warships, Soldiers
2015-04-09 Read More...
Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan for military aircraft, warships and soldiers, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday, at the start of a parliamentary debate on whether Pakistan should get involved in a Saudi-led campaign in Yemen.

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