Candice Williams

La gente buena debe reencontrarse más allá de los partidos políticos para hacer los cambios que necesita nuestro país! #MiOpinión

The discussions focused on the current state of political and economic relations between the two sides, and on ways to strengthen multilateral coordination and interregional dialogue, in addition to exploring prospects for cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, food security, energy, and logistics connectivity. The discussions also addressed developments related to the GCC-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement, as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with deepening economic cooperation between the two sides in light of ongoing geopolitical and economic transformations.

The meeting brought together ambassadors and representatives from: the Argentine Republic @EnSaudita, the Federative Republic of Brazil @BRAZEMBKSA, the Republic of Chile @EmbaChileKSA, the Republic of Colombia @EmbaColArabia, the Republic of Cuba @EmbaCubaArabia, the Dominican Republic @RDenArabiaSaudi, the Republic of El Salvador @ricardoeclsv, the United Mexican States @Embamex_ASA, the Republic of Panama @embpanamaksa, the Republic of Peru @EmbassyPeruKSA, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela @EmbaVESaudiA.

On May 17, 2026, the Gulf Research Center (GRC) organized a roundtable meeting titled “Developing GCC-Latin America Relations: Political Dialogue and Economic Cooperation” at its office in Riyadh. The opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, followed by remarks from H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz Aluwaisheg, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) @GCCSG.

GCF Board #GCFB44 selects Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦 as the host for the GCF Regional Office covering Latin America and the Caribbean. As the world's climate fund for developing countries, this brings us closer to the countries we serve for more efficient delivery of #ClimateAction.

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) announced the launch of a maritime link with Bahrain. This is through the GULF SHUTTLE shipping service operated by MSC via King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam saudigazette.com.sa/article/660005…

Saudi Arabia reiterated on Wednesday its condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, in addition to Jordan, stressing that these countries are not parties to the ongoing conflict saudigazette.com.sa/article/660007…

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi said member states are studying all options to respond to Iranian attacks on the Gulf, while continuing to prioritize diplomatic solutions saudigazette.com.sa/article/660025…

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has accused Iran of imposing fees for ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. . Experts say such fees are in breach of international maritime law.

"We can no longer remain silent." Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s representatives to the UN have condemned Iran's attacks on Gulf states during a UN Human Rights Council session.

A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Al-Kharj Governorate to warn of a danger, follow the instructions below :

يا بلادي عاد عيدك يا بلادي يا مغنّ المجد والتاريخ كلّه #عيّدي_معتزة #وزارة_الدفاع

UPDATE: Saudi Arabia intercepts seven more drones over Eastern province 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/ohi6b8?update=…

BREAKING: France's Macron speaks to Saudi Arabia's MBS, slams 'unacceptable' Iranian attacks 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/ohi6b8?update=…

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 7 مسيّرات في المنطقة الشرقية.

JUST IN: 🇦🇪🇮🇷 UAE Foreign Minister calls the Iranian regime "terrorists."

UPDATE: Saudi Arabia intercepts five drones heading towards Eastern province 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/ohi6b8?update=…

The Iranian military has outlined a potential response to US President Donald Trump's threats to attack the country's power plants if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/hp81ag

JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia says the war in the Middle East is heading toward escalation.

Weekly Recap of the US-Israeli war with Iran: 1) Russia demands accountability for US strike on girls school in Iran that killed 170. 2) Iranian FM Araghchi: "We want to teach them a lesson so hard that enemies never even think of attacking Iran again." 3) Russia begins supplying Iran with satellite imagery and advanced drone technology. 4) Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says now is not the time for peace and US and Israel must be defeated. 5) President Trump says US will "obliterate" Iran's power plants in exactly 48 hours if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. 6) Iran warns any attack on its infrastructure will be met with widespread and immediate destruction in Israel. 7) Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says "Israel must be punished for its war crimes." 8) Qatar expels Iranian military and security diplomats, orders them to leave the country within 24 hours. 9) Saudi Arabia orders Iranian embassy military attaché and staff to leave the country within 24 hours. 10) President Putin says Russia "remains a loyal friend and reliable partner" to Iran. 11) Russia calls for international investigation following US attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear site. 12) President Trump says the United States no longer needs NATO. 13) Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says country is ready to resolve all issues with Gulf countries. 14) Oil tanker operator paid Iran $2,000,000 for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz 15) Russia says the killing of Iranian leaders "will not go without consequences." 16) Iran says it seized 'hundreds' of Starlink terminals smuggled in by US and Israel. 17) Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says the US believed Iran could be defeated "in a day" with unprovoked aggression. 18) US Embassy in Riyadh urges American citizens to leave Saudi Arabia immediately. 19) Iran strikes Israel's largest oil refinery, Haifa. 20) Israel declares mass casualty incident in Arad after Iranian ballistic missile strike. 21) Piers Morgan says the UK has "zero defense" against Iranian ballistic missiles. 22) Russia says the war in the Middle East is heading toward escalation. 23) Iran says it has no extra crude oil supply available for global markets. 24) Iran considers charging taxes and toll fees to cross the Strait of Hormuz. 25) China to send emergency aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. 26) President Trump briefed by US intelligence that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay. 27) Switzerland blocks arms exports to the US due to its war with Iran. 28) Sri Lanka declares every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel amid shortage fears from the US-Israel war with Iran. 29) Egypt orders shops and restaurants to close by 9:00 PM due to the energy crisis caused by US-Israeli war with Iran. 30) Sri Lanka denies US military aircraft permission to land at civilian airport. 31) Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says country will not deploy troops to Iran. 32) Top Iranian Leader Ali Larijani confirmed dead following targeted US-Israeli strikes 33) Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the US and Israel "will soon pay" for assassinating of Ali Larijani 34) US President Trump reportedly plans to take full control of the Strait of Hormuz by force. 35) Russia says world is witnessing worst energy crisis in 40 years. 36) Former US Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent tells Tucker Carlson Iran was not on the verge of having a nuclear weapon. 37) Russia says US war with Iran is about gaining control of their energy resources. 38) Iran says US-Israeli missile stuck its Bushehr nuclear power plant. 39) Israel strikes Iran's largest natural gas facility, operation was approved by the United States. 40) Russia says the war in the Middle East is heading toward escalation.

BREAKING: The Saudi Ministry of Defense says three ballistic missiles were launched toward its capital, Riyadh; one was intercepted while the others fell in uninhabited areas. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/x3n3wk