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Saudi-Jordanian Summit Underscores Solidarity with Palestinians, Lebanon

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi-Jordanian Summit Underscores Solidarity with Palestinians, Lebanon

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Tuesday Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

King Abdullah expressed gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation. Crown Prince Mohammed conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The leaders reviewed brotherly relations between their countries and ways to boost cooperation in various fields.  

They discussed Arab and Islamic affairs and developments in the Middle East, including efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and de-escalate tensions in the region.

Crown Prince Mohammed and King Abdullah underscored their full support for their brothers in Palestine and Lebanon, stressing the need to provide uninterrupted humanitarian aid to alleviate their suffering.

Attending the meeting from the Saudi side were Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Also present were Saudi Minister of State and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, President of General Intelligence Khalid bin Ali Al-Humaidan, and Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi.

On the Jordanian side, the meeting was attended by Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Director of the King's Office Eng. Alaa Batayneh, Director of the Crown Prince’s Office Dr. Zaid Baqaeen, and Jordan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Haitham Abu Alfoul.

King Abdullah and the accompanying delegation had arrived in Riyadh earlier on Tuesday where they were welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed at King Khalid International Airport.

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UAE: Falling Debris Injures One after Attack Intercepted

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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UAE: Falling Debris Injures One after Attack Intercepted

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

Falling debris from an intercepted attack injured one person in an industrial area of Abu Dhabi, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said Monday.

"Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident of falling debris on the Raneen Systems company in ICAD (Industrial City of Abu Dhabi) in the Musaffah area, following a successful interception by air defense systems," the Abu Dhabi government's media office posted on X.

"The incident resulted in moderate injuries to a Ghanaian national."

The injury comes a day after authorities in the Emirati city of Sharjah said they were "dealing with an incident that targeted Khor Fakkan.”

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ICAO Condemns Iranian Attacks on Civil Aviation

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 
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ICAO Condemns Iranian Attacks on Civil Aviation

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (X) 

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Sunday adopted at its 237th session a resolution condemning Iranian attacks targeting several countries in the region.

The resolution backs a paper presented on March 19 by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and Morocco.

The decision came as a step reflecting a firm international opposition to threats against the safety and security of civil aviation. It included a range of measures, most notably condemning the attacks, calling for their immediate cessation, referring the text of the resolution to the relevant UN bodies, notifying member states, and closely monitoring developments to ensure the continued safety of civil aviation.

During the meeting, Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the ICAO Council Mohammed Sami Habib reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full commitment to the Chicago Convention and its continued support for the smooth operation of air traffic in coordination with brotherly states and ICAO.

Habib emphasized that Saudi airspace and airports remain fully prepared to assist commercial carriers and facilitate evacuation flights in accordance with the highest safety standards.

He underscored the importance of all states adhering to the provisions of the Chicago Convention and refraining from using civil aviation for purposes other than those for which it is intended.

The Permanent Representative then stressed that the Kingdom is not a party to the ongoing conflict and has, since its outset, called for deescalation, restraint, and the prioritization of diplomatic solutions.

He highlighted UN Security Council Resolution 2817, issued on March 11, which condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, underscoring growing international recognition of the threats facing regional security and stability.

Habib reiterated the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of attacks targeting airspace and civil aviation infrastructure.

He said such actions constitute a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention, 1944) and pose a direct threat to air navigation safety.

He also called on Iran to immediately and unconditionally cease such actions.

The ICAO council’s resolution noted that Iranian attacks since February 28, using missiles and drones, constitute a clear violation of the Chicago Convention and the principle of full state sovereignty over national airspace. It also referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

The council’s resolution highlighted that these attacks have created serious risks for civil aviation, as projectile paths intersected flight corridors without the issuance of required navigational warnings.

This forced affected states to take precautionary measures, including closing parts of their airspace and rerouting flights, disrupting international air traffic operations.

The council also condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and airports, emphasizing that such actions represent a breach of international law and a threat to international peace and security.

 

 

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MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

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MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE Embassy and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.

In a statement, the Muslim World League reiterated its firm rejection and condemnation of attacks and acts of sabotage against civilian and diplomatic facilities and their personnel, emphasizing that such acts constitute violations of international laws and agreements that guarantee their protection.