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Saudi Defense Minister Attends Elite Special Forces Exercise in Northwestern Region

The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Attends Elite Special Forces Exercise in Northwestern Region

The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region.
Thursday’s exercise commenced with the Royal Anthem upon the minister’s arrival. The director of the Joint Special Operations Center then briefed Prince Khalid on the center’s roles and responsibilities.
A key highlight of the event was a visual presentation showcasing the ESF's advanced technical and organizational capabilities, which embody the ministry’s vision to develop highly prepared specialized forces.
Prince Khalid reviewed the scenario of the exercise, which built upon previous drills and focused on the operational deployment of ESF personnel in diverse environments for specialized missions.
The minister observed the live implementation of the exercise from its main platform. Following the exercise, a commemorative photograph was taken, and the minister addressed the participants.
The event concluded with the minister honoring the ESF participants and receiving a commemorative gift.

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Saudi, Swedish FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi, Swedish FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Sunday from his Swedish counterpart, Maria Malmer Stenergard.

During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and their implications on security and stability.

Sweden expressed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemned the Iranian attacks, and showed appreciation for the Kingdom's efforts in assisting with the evacuation of its citizens.

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UAE: More Than 1,500 Missiles and Drones Intercepted Since Start of Attacks

FILE - A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File)
FILE - A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File)
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UAE: More Than 1,500 Missiles and Drones Intercepted Since Start of Attacks

FILE - A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File)
FILE - A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File)

The UAE said its air defenses detected 17 ballistic missiles on Sunday -- destroying 16, while one fell into the sea -- and intercepted 113 of 117 drones detected, with four falling inside the country.

Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 238 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 221 were destroyed, 15 fell into the sea and two landed within the country, the Ministry of Defense said.

A total of 1,422 Iranian drones have also been detected, of which 1,342 were intercepted, while 80 fell within the country’s territory. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed, it said.

The attacks resulted in four deaths among Pakistani, Nepalese and Bangladeshi nationals, and 112 people sustained moderate to minor injuries, the ministry added.

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Saudi Arabia: 2 Dead, 12 Injured as Projectile Falls in al-Kharj

The Saudi Civil Defense logo
The Saudi Civil Defense logo
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Saudi Arabia: 2 Dead, 12 Injured as Projectile Falls in al-Kharj

The Saudi Civil Defense logo
The Saudi Civil Defense logo

The Saudi Civil Defense said Sunday evening that a military projectile that fell onto a residential area killed two foreign-born residents and wounded 12 others in al-Kharj governorate.

The Civil Defense spokesperson said in a statement that the two killed were of Indian and Bangladeshi nationality, and all wounded are Bangladeshi residents.

The directorate emphasized that attempts to target civilian objects constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, adding that standard protocols for such incidents were immediately implemented.