FM Leads Saudi Delegation to GCC–ASEAN and GCC–ASEAN–China Summits

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur. (SPA)
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FM Leads Saudi Delegation to GCC–ASEAN and GCC–ASEAN–China Summits

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in the Malaysian capital on Monday to lead the Kingdom’s delegation to the second Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)–Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and the GCC–ASEAN–China Summit, along with their associated forums.

The summits are expected to explore ways to boost partnerships across various sectors to promote further development and prosperity, while also strengthening cooperation and coordination on issues of mutual interest.



Gulf Air Plane Lands Safely at Kuwait Airport after Hoax Bomb Threat

A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA
A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA
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Gulf Air Plane Lands Safely at Kuwait Airport after Hoax Bomb Threat

A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA
A Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat. KUNA

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Sunday that a Gulf Air plane made a safe landing at Kuwait International Airport after a hoax bomb threat.

In a press statement, DGCA spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi said that while the Bahraini plane was flying to Kuwait on its scheduled flight, a bomb was reported to have been on board, adding the report was handled immediately in line with relevant security procedures and protocols at Kuwait International Airport.

According to Al-Rajhi, in full collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and relevant authorities, and in the presence of DGCA Chairman Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, the aircraft landed safely at the airport and all passengers disembarked from the plane.

He confirmed that all passengers are safe and no flights have been affected, noting that the man behind the hoax bomb threat was arrested.