Mina Aldroubi

Visit comes a day before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's arrival in the kingdom

US Secretary of State's trip aimed at underlining Washington's commitment to its partner in the region

Taliban has banned education for girls beyond the sixth grade

Tehran has moved to co-operate as country aims to ease nuclear-related sanctions

At least 142 were executed in May, the highest monthly figure since 2015, rights group says

Both Nilofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi went on trial this week after covering young woman's death

At least 17 members of religious minority arrested in what they say is an example of persecution

Urgent solutions needed to ensure a safe way out for more than 50,000, says humanitarian organisation

International efforts to convince the warring sides to return to the negotiating table have been stalling

Eliminating civilian suffering and ensuring a long-term ceasefire is critical, Annette Weber tells The National in an exclusive interview

The sculptures that were smuggled during the Gulf War and brought to New York in the late 1990s are said to be valued at $275,000

Doha's investment in the country will benefit thousands of young Yemeni women and men, said a top diplomat

British royal meets President Rashid and Prime Minister Al Sudani

This comes weeks after US said it would increase defensive capability in Gulf after increase in Iranian threat

Jeddah gathering featured return of Syria and visit from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy