Saudi FM Meets with French President's Advisor for Middle East and North Africa

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh with the Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh with the Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa. SPA
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Saudi FM Meets with French President's Advisor for Middle East and North Africa

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh with the Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met in Riyadh with the Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met in Riyadh with Advisor to the French President for the Middle East and North Africa, Anne-Claire Legendre.

During the meeting on Thursday, they reviewed Saudi-French relations, ways to strengthen them in various fields, and the latest regional developments, particularly in the Gaza Strip.

The meeting was attended by Prince Saad bin Mansour Al Saud, Director General of the General Department for European Affairs at the Foreign Ministry.

Also Thursday, Prince Faisal received a written message from Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Youssouf pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them in various fields.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji received the message during his meeting in Riyadh with Djibouti’s Ambassador Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and topics of common interest.



Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Fired at Eastern Region, al-Kharj

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Fired at Eastern Region, al-Kharj

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Monday that 15 drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region.

Thirteen drones were downed in the al‑Kharj governorate, he added.


Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Bahrain, Japan, Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Bahrain, Japan, Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone talks on Monday with his counterpart from Bahrain, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani; Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi; and Pakistan Ishaq Dar. 

They discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made towards them. 


Dubai Airport Gradually Resumes Flights after Drone Fire

A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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Dubai Airport Gradually Resumes Flights after Drone Fire

A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Officials said Monday that Dubai International Airport has gradually resumed some flights after a "drone-related incident" sparked a fuel tank fire, forcing a temporary suspension.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced flights are operating to selected destinations, according to the Dubai Media Office.

Emirates airline said it expected to operate a "limited schedule" after 10:00 am Dubai time (0600 GMT) and that some flights had been cancelled.

It had earlier told passengers not to come to the airport and said it was working with authorities "to assess the situation and support the safe resumption of operations when possible.”

In Abu Dhabi, a Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of the Emirati capital when a missile hit their car on Monday, authorities said.

"Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Al Bahia area involving a missile strike on a civilian vehicle, which resulted in the death of one Palestinian national," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement.