Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Meets with Saudi Defense Minister

The two sides affirmed during the meeting on the fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries - SPA
The two sides affirmed during the meeting on the fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries - SPA
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Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Meets with Saudi Defense Minister

The two sides affirmed during the meeting on the fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries - SPA
The two sides affirmed during the meeting on the fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries - SPA

Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi met Wednesday during his visit to the Kingdom, the Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
During the reception, the defense minister conveyed to Dr. Al-Alimi the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who also extended their wishes for security, stability, and prosperity to Yemen and its brotherly people, SPA reported.
For his part, Dr. Al-Alimi conveyed to the defense minister his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.
The two sides affirmed during the meeting on the fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries.
They discussed the latest developments in Yemen, efforts to support peace, and progress made regarding the roadmap to end the Yemeni crisis and achieve a comprehensive political solution under the auspices of the United Nations. Such a solution aims to unite the Yemeni ranks and fulfil the aspirations of its brotherly people.
The defense minister stressed the Kingdom's steadfast and supportive stance towards ensuring the security and stability of Yemen, fulfilling the aspirations of its brotherly people.
The reception was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber and Minister of Defense Office's Director General Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
From the Yemeni side, Presidential Office Director Dr. Yahya Mohammed Ashuaibi and Presidential Council Office Director Major General Saleh Al-Muqalih, attended the reception.



UAE Defense Ministry Says Civilian Contractor Killed in Bahrain

 People sit along the corniche area on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (AFP)
People sit along the corniche area on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (AFP)
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UAE Defense Ministry Says Civilian Contractor Killed in Bahrain

 People sit along the corniche area on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (AFP)
People sit along the corniche area on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (AFP)

The UAE defense ministry said on Tuesday that a Moroccan contractor with the Emirati military was killed in Bahrain in an Iranian attack, with Manama saying the man had been assisting the local armed forces.

"The Ministry of Defense mourns the loss of a Moroccan civilian contractor serving with the UAE Armed Forces, who was martyred during a routine mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack," the UAE ministry said in a statement on X.

Five UAE ministry of defense personnel were also injured in the attack, the statement added.

Bahrain's military had announced that a UAE army personnel was killed in its territory while helping Bahraini forces defend against Iranian attacks.

It said UAE and Bahraini army personnel had also been injured without specifying how many.

Gulf forces have reported coming under attack in Bahrain before.


Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Means to Bolster Cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Means to Bolster Cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman received in Riyadh on Tuesday French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin for talks on regional developments and their repercussions on various levels.

They discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and France in the defense field and means to bolster them.

Vautrin condemned the repeated Iranian attacks against the Kingdom.


Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Uzbekistan, Cyprus

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Uzbekistan, Cyprus

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Tuesday a telephone call from his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov for talks on the latest developments in the region and ongoing efforts in this regard.

Prince Faisal also received in Riyadh his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos. They reviewed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation to advance common interests.

The ministers also discussed the regional escalations and efforts to address them.