Six-Party Ministerial Meeting Convenes in Riyadh to Discuss Israeli War in Gaza Strip

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA
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Six-Party Ministerial Meeting Convenes in Riyadh to Discuss Israeli War in Gaza Strip

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, chaired the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh on Monday.

The meeting focused on discussing the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and the latest developments. The attendees emphasized the urgency of achieving an immediate and complete ceasefire to end the war while ensuring the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law.

They also deliberated on strategies to eliminate all impediments restricting the entry of humanitarian aid into all areas of the Strip to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.

Furthermore, the meeting addressed the efforts undertaken by the Arab Six-Party countries to support the international recognition of the Palestinian state, aiming to fulfill the aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent and sovereign state based on the borders of June 4, 1967. The participants underscored the importance of taking irreversible measures to implement the two-state solution, in alignment with relevant international resolutions.

Among the attendees were Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Advisor to the Ministry Dr. Manal Radwan, and Director of the Arab Levant Department Mohammed Al-Harbi.

Also, other attendees included Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Shoukri, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and Minister of Civil Affairs Hussein Al-Sheikh; and Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken.



Bahrain Redirects Aircraft to Alternative Airports

This image released by Bahrain's Interior Ministry shows firefighters extinguishing flames after an Iranian projectile struck an industrial area in Ma'ameer, Bahrain, Monday, March 9, 2026. (Bahrain Interior Ministry via AP)
This image released by Bahrain's Interior Ministry shows firefighters extinguishing flames after an Iranian projectile struck an industrial area in Ma'ameer, Bahrain, Monday, March 9, 2026. (Bahrain Interior Ministry via AP)
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Bahrain Redirects Aircraft to Alternative Airports

This image released by Bahrain's Interior Ministry shows firefighters extinguishing flames after an Iranian projectile struck an industrial area in Ma'ameer, Bahrain, Monday, March 9, 2026. (Bahrain Interior Ministry via AP)
This image released by Bahrain's Interior Ministry shows firefighters extinguishing flames after an Iranian projectile struck an industrial area in Ma'ameer, Bahrain, Monday, March 9, 2026. (Bahrain Interior Ministry via AP)

Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs said on Wednesday it had coordinated the successful transfer ⁠of aircraft from Bahrain ⁠International Airport to ⁠alternative airports.

The authority said the repositioning was carried out to enhance operational readiness.

Bahrain has been targeted by Iranian drones and missiles, which have killed two people in the country, according to authorities.

In one recent incident, an Iranian drone attack on Bahrain damaged a water desalination plant.


Drones Hit Near Dubai Airport, Wounding 4 People

An alert issued by the United Arab Emirates' Interior Ministry, warning of potential missile threats and instructing to seek shelter, is displayed on a mobile phone, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
An alert issued by the United Arab Emirates' Interior Ministry, warning of potential missile threats and instructing to seek shelter, is displayed on a mobile phone, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
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Drones Hit Near Dubai Airport, Wounding 4 People

An alert issued by the United Arab Emirates' Interior Ministry, warning of potential missile threats and instructing to seek shelter, is displayed on a mobile phone, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
An alert issued by the United Arab Emirates' Interior Ministry, warning of potential missile threats and instructing to seek shelter, is displayed on a mobile phone, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people though flights continue, authorities said.

The Dubai Media Office said the attack caused “minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national.”

It said flights continued.


Saudi Defenses Destroy 7 Ballistic Missiles, 22 Drones

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
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Saudi Defenses Destroy 7 Ballistic Missiles, 22 Drones

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki announced on Wednesday that the Kingdom intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles that were fired at the Prince Sultan Air Base in the al-Kharj region, 80 kms southeast of Riyadh.

They downed another missile that was fired at the Eastern Region.

Al-Malki added that eight drones were destroyed in the Eastern Region, seven in the Empty Quarter that were fired at the Shaybah oil field, five east of al-Kharj and two in the Hafar al-Batin region in the Kingdom’s northeast.

The Saudi government had on Tuesday underscored the Kingdom’s full right to take measures that ensure its security, sovereignty and safety of its territories, as well as its right to repel attacks.

It hailed the air defense for intercepting and destroying hostile rockets and drones that were fired at the Kingdom.