Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments on Sidelines of G20 Summit

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo
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Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments on Sidelines of G20 Summit

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of bilateral meetings on Saturday with his counterparts from several countries on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The discussions focused on the latest regional and international developments, their security and humanitarian implications, and the ongoing efforts to address these challenges.

In a bilateral meeting, the Saudi FM discussed with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, regional and international developments and their impact on the security of the region, as well as the joint efforts to address them. The talks followed a review of the strong bilateral relations between the two countries.

Bin Farhan also discussed the latest regional developments with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. The two ministers reviewed relations between Riyadh and Paris and explored areas of bilateral cooperation across various fields.

The Saudi FM’s meeting with his Argentine counterpart, Pablo Quirno, touched on a range of regional and international issues and topics of mutual interest. The talks also included a review of bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in multiple sectors.

In a meeting with Vietnam’s Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, Prince Faisal discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them across various sectors. The two sides also addressed a number of issues of mutual interest.

The meetings were attended by Saudi Ambassador to South Africa Faisal Al-Harbi and Director General of the Foreign Minister's Office Waleed Al-Ismail.



Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Escalation with Spanish Counterpart

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Escalation with Spanish Counterpart

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Thursday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain José Manuel Albares.

During the call, they discussed the regional escalation and the efforts being exerted in this regard.


Pakistani Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Pakistan's Prime Minister arriving in Jeddah - SPA
Pakistan's Prime Minister arriving in Jeddah - SPA
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Pakistani Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Pakistan's Prime Minister arriving in Jeddah - SPA
Pakistan's Prime Minister arriving in Jeddah - SPA

Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his accompanying delegation arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, SPA reported.

At King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Pakistani prime minister was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, and several other officials.


Fallen Debris in Dubai after Drone Interception

Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
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Fallen Debris in Dubai after Drone Interception

Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Dubai reported an attempted drone attack and fallen debris in two locations on Thursday.

The Dubai government's media office reported "a minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the facade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road.”

Earlier, the media office reported "a minor drone incident in the Al Bada'a area.”

Both incidents caused no casualties, it said in the statements on X.