Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with French, Indian Counterparts

The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)
The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with French, Indian Counterparts

The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)
The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks on Sunday with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, and India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. They discussed the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan received separate phone calls from Barrot and Jaishankar, during which they reviewed diplomatic efforts addressing the developments in the region.

Meanwhile, Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Alkhereiji outlined the Kingdom’s position on the ongoing developments and their repercussions during a meeting held on Sunday at the Foreign Ministry headquarters with the ambassadors of Asian countries in Riyadh.

The ambassadors praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to safeguard regional security and stability, protect the Kingdom’s territory, and respond decisively to all blatant attacks.

They also conveyed their countries’ condemnation of Iran’s attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, and several Arab and Islamic countries, while expressing appreciation for the Kingdom’s assistance in evacuating their citizens and facilitating their return home.

The meeting was attended by Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, and Nasser Al-Ghannoum, Director-General for Asian Affairs.



Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Fired at Eastern Region, al-Kharj

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Fired at Eastern Region, al-Kharj

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)
Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Monday that 15 drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region.

Thirteen drones were downed in the al‑Kharj governorate, he added.


Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Bahrain, Japan, Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Bahrain, Japan, Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone talks on Monday with his counterpart from Bahrain, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani; Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi; and Pakistan Ishaq Dar. 

They discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made towards them. 


Dubai Airport Gradually Resumes Flights after Drone Fire

A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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Dubai Airport Gradually Resumes Flights after Drone Fire

A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Officials said Monday that Dubai International Airport has gradually resumed some flights after a "drone-related incident" sparked a fuel tank fire, forcing a temporary suspension.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced flights are operating to selected destinations, according to the Dubai Media Office.

Emirates airline said it expected to operate a "limited schedule" after 10:00 am Dubai time (0600 GMT) and that some flights had been cancelled.

It had earlier told passengers not to come to the airport and said it was working with authorities "to assess the situation and support the safe resumption of operations when possible.”

In Abu Dhabi, a Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of the Emirati capital when a missile hit their car on Monday, authorities said.

"Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Al Bahia area involving a missile strike on a civilian vehicle, which resulted in the death of one Palestinian national," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement.