Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes in Syria

A woman walks amid debris after an Israeli strike a day earlier in Syria's southern town of Daraa, on March 18, 2025. (Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)
A woman walks amid debris after an Israeli strike a day earlier in Syria's southern town of Daraa, on March 18, 2025. (Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes in Syria

A woman walks amid debris after an Israeli strike a day earlier in Syria's southern town of Daraa, on March 18, 2025. (Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)
A woman walks amid debris after an Israeli strike a day earlier in Syria's southern town of Daraa, on March 18, 2025. (Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Israeli strikes in Syria, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law.

The Kingdom condemned on Tuesday Israeli attempts to destabilize Syria and the region through repeated violations, which contravene relevant international agreements and laws.

It stressed the need for the international community to take a firm stance against these attacks and the importance that Security Council member states fulfill their role, stand firmly and seriously against ongoing Israeli attacks and violations in Syria, prevent the expansion of the conflict, and activate international accountability mechanisms for these violations.

The Kingdom reiterated its solidarity with the Syrian government and its people.



Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

The ministers discussed relations between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and explored ways to strengthen and develop bilateral defense cooperation.

They also tackled regional developments and issues of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Ayyaf, Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, and Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Saif.

Representing Kuwait were Al-Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah, Mubarak Al Kabeer Governor and Hawalli acting Governor Sheikh Sabah Bader Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and several other officials.


Saudi Arabia: Won't Allow Our Airspace to Be Used in Attack on Iran

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia: Won't Allow Our Airspace to Be Used in Attack on Iran

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Tuesday that Riyadh respects Tehran's sovereignty and that the Kingdom will not allow its airspace or territories to be used in any military operation against Iran.

In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, he underlined Saudi Arabia's support for any efforts that would help resolve disputes through dialogue with the aim to bolster regional security and stability.

Pezeshkian said his talks with the Crown Prince tackled developments in Iran and discussions about its nuclear file.

He expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia's firm stance in respecting Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He also hailed Crown Prince Mohammed's role and efforts in achieving security and stability in the region.


Yemen Receive Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant to Operate Power Plants

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided similar grants of oil derivatives in 2018, 2021, and 2022 and continues its support through the current 2026 grant. (SPA)
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided similar grants of oil derivatives in 2018, 2021, and 2022 and continues its support through the current 2026 grant. (SPA)
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Yemen Receive Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant to Operate Power Plants

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided similar grants of oil derivatives in 2018, 2021, and 2022 and continues its support through the current 2026 grant. (SPA)
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided similar grants of oil derivatives in 2018, 2021, and 2022 and continues its support through the current 2026 grant. (SPA)

The Yemeni governorates of Aden, Al-Mahrah, Shabwah, Abyan, Lahij, Hadhramaut, and Socotra have received a Saudi grant of oil derivatives to operate electricity generation power plants, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The grant supplies fuel to more than 70 power plants across the governorates. It will help in improving the efficiency of government institutions and stimulating the local economy.

By boosting the reliability of electricity supply, the initiative plays a vital role in improving daily living conditions and supporting commercial activity.

The allocation was provided based on needs assessments submitted by the power plants. To ensure that the fuel reaches the final beneficiaries, a committee comprising several Yemeni entities has been formed to supervise and monitor the distribution process.

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided similar grants of oil derivatives in 2018, 2021, and 2022 and continues its support through the current 2026 grant.

Since its establishment in 2018, SDRPY has implemented development projects and initiatives across eight key sectors: education, health, water, energy, transport, agriculture and fisheries, government capacity building, and development programs.