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.


Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Supporting the Mission of the Board of Peace in Gaza

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairing the Cabinet session held in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairing the Cabinet session held in Riyadh - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Supporting the Mission of the Board of Peace in Gaza

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairing the Cabinet session held in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairing the Cabinet session held in Riyadh - SPA

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday.

At the outset of the session, the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the message he received from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which addressed relations between the two brotherly countries.

The Cabinet reviewed current regional and international developments, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the mission of the Board of Peace in Gaza as a transitional authority to end the conflict, facilitate reconstruction, and pave the way for security and stability for the countries and peoples of the region, SPA reported.

In a statement to the SPA following the session, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet commended the participation of the Kingdom’s delegation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, highlighting the progress made in achieving Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

The Cabinet also welcomed the Kingdom’s hosting of the WEF Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting, scheduled for April 22–23, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role in promoting global economic stability and strengthening communication between developed and developing economies to address shared global challenges.

The Cabinet expressed appreciation for the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh, praising the resulting agreements aimed at empowering the workforce, utilizing artificial intelligence, and building sustainable ecosystems. Furthermore, the Cabinet commended the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) for launching its 2026 plan, which comprises 422 humanitarian projects globally, reflecting the Kingdom’s steadfast approach to providing aid and assistance to those in need.

The Cabinet reviewed several reports on completed and ongoing projects and programs within the comprehensive development process. It praised the rapid progress of the Housing Program, which successfully raised the citizen homeownership rate to 66.2% by the end of 2025, with the number of beneficiaries exceeding one million.

The Cabinet also emphasized that more than 700 international companies have chosen Saudi Arabia as their regional headquarters, reflecting the Kingdom’s achievements in infrastructure and its attractive business environment.

The Cabinet deemed the opening of the new expansion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the inauguration of Al-Jouf International Airport as two important pillars for expanding air connectivity, improving the passenger experience, and keeping pace with economic and developmental progress in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030.