July 30th, 2026 - 05:04 GMT
ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level international meeting on Thursday to advance its initiative for establishing a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at strengthening security in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Gulf of Aden, and surrounding waterways. The Kingdom presented itself as the founding and leading member of the proposed coalition and offered to host its headquarters as part of efforts to develop a coordinated international response to growing ...
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![The ICRC is committed to responding rapidly and efficiently to the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed conflict or by a natural disaster occurring in a conflict area. [balneus]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/Qatar/red_crystal_banner.jpg?itok=rihDWs9o "The ICRC is committed to responding rapidly and efficiently to the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed conflict or by a natural disaster occurring in a conflict area. [balneus]")
![Ever since the 2011 revolution, tourism has taken a major hit. [andreeapavaloiu]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/Egypt/egypt-camel.jpg?itok=qFeDnvvt "Ever since the 2011 revolution, tourism has taken a major hit. [andreeapavaloiu]")
