Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia, Hopes Tuesday’s Meeting with Ukrainians Will Go Well

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
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Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia, Hopes Tuesday’s Meeting with Ukrainians Will Go Well

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of Tuesday's planned meeting between US officials and Ukrainians in Jeddah.

He expressed optimism over the talks, although he added that there were still more details to be worked out on the minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv.

Speaking to reporters en route to Jeddah where he, along with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, will get together with a high-level Ukrainian delegation, Rubio said Washington needed to understand Kyiv's position and have a general idea of what concessions they'd make.



Saudi Arabia Dispatches 81st Flight in Ongoing Humanitarian Air Bridge to Gaza

The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)
The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Dispatches 81st Flight in Ongoing Humanitarian Air Bridge to Gaza

The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)
The plane was loaded with essential food baskets and shelter kits. (SPA)

Saudi dispatched on Saturday its 81st relief plane to the Gaza Strip.

Operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and coordinated with the Ministry of Defense and the Saudi Embassy in Cairo, the plane arrived in Egypt’s El-Arish carrying essential food baskets and shelter kits destined for Gaza.

This ongoing air bridge is a key component of the Kingdom's commitment to alleviating the severe living conditions of the Palestinian people and providing vital humanitarian support to Gaza.


Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Japanese Prime Minister on Re-election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Japanese Prime Minister on Re-election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her re-election.

The Crown Prince wished her success and the people of Japan further progress and prosperity.


Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

 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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)
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Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

 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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)

Qatar and Bahrain congratulated on Saturday the Saudi leadership on Founding Day.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent cables of congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa sent King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, cables on the occasion.

In his cable to King Salman, King Hamad wish him continued health and happiness and the people of Saudi Arabia further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership.

He hailed Saudi Arabia for its achievements across various sectors, which have strengthened the nation's position regionally and internationally.

He expressed his profound pride in the deep-rooted relations binding the two countries and their peoples, noting the continuous growth of these ties across all levels.