King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, described the month of Ramadan as a “great season of blessings,” urging people to seize the opportunity to engage in acts of worship.

His words came in a speech addressed to Saudi citizens, residents, and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of the holy month, delivered on his behalf by Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari.

Later, King Salman posted on his official account on the social media platform X: “I congratulate you on the blessed month of Ramadan, a month of mercy, generosity, and giving. We ask Allah to accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds and to grant continued goodness and peace to us, our Islamic nation, and the entire world.”

As part of the annual royal tradition of communicating with leaders of Islamic nations during this occasion, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent congratulatory telegrams to the kings, presidents, and rulers of Islamic countries.

In return, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince received congratulatory messages from Islamic leaders on the advent of Ramadan, responding with messages of gratitude, appreciating the kind wishes and sincere prayers.

Following King Salman’s directives, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has begun implementing procedures for pardoning inmates convicted in public rights cases, ensuring their release and reunion with their families.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior, expressed his deep appreciation for the care and attention King Salman and the Crown Prince extend to inmates by facilitating their reintegration into society. He described this humanitarian gesture as a noble act from the leadership, emphasizing its profound impact on the beneficiaries and their families. He also instructed all relevant authorities to expedite the implementation of the royal decree.



UAE Air Defenses Intercept 5 Ballistic Missiles, 35 UAVs

UAE air defenses on Wednesday engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran (AFP).
UAE air defenses on Wednesday engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran (AFP).
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UAE Air Defenses Intercept 5 Ballistic Missiles, 35 UAVs

UAE air defenses on Wednesday engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran (AFP).
UAE air defenses on Wednesday engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran (AFP).

The UAE air defenses on Wednesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The agency said that, since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs.

A WAM statement said the attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the death of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as nine civilian fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities.

A total of 190 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe, from various nationalities including Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian and Indian.

The Ministry of Defense affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the country’s security, in a manner that preserves its sovereignty and stability and protects its interests and national capabilities.


Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit

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Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Arrives in Riyadh on Official Visit

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived Wednesday in Riyadh on an official visit to Saudi Arabia.

He was received by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji at King Khalid International Airport.


Qatar Says Iran Missile Struck Tanker in Its Waters

28 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: A view of the West Bay skyline in Doha with its lights switched off during Earth Hour. (dpa)
28 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: A view of the West Bay skyline in Doha with its lights switched off during Earth Hour. (dpa)
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Qatar Says Iran Missile Struck Tanker in Its Waters

28 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: A view of the West Bay skyline in Doha with its lights switched off during Earth Hour. (dpa)
28 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: A view of the West Bay skyline in Doha with its lights switched off during Earth Hour. (dpa)

Qatar said on Wednesday that a tanker leased to its state-owned energy company was struck by an Iranian missile in the Gulf country's territorial waters.

"Qatar was targeted... by three cruise missiles launched from Iran," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Qatar's military "intercepted two of the cruise missiles, while the third missile struck an oil tanker leased to QatarEnergy in Qatar's territorial waters," it said.

"Coordination was established with relevant authorities to evacuate the tanker, which had 21 crew members on board, without any human casualties," the ministry added.

Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over the past month in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February.

Iran has targeted hydrocarbon infrastructure in the oil-rich Gulf nations as well as shipping, effectively closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil usually passes.

QatarEnergy said in a statement the Aqua 1, a fuel oil tanker, had been "the subject of a missile attack in the northern territorial waters of the State of Qatar in the early morning hours of Wednesday".

It confirmed no crew members had been injured and there was "no impact on the environment as a result of this incident".