Saudi Arabia Condemns Drone Attack on Egypt's Damietta Port, Iran Attacks against Kuwait, Jordan

Saudi Arabia Condemns Drone Attack on Egypt's Damietta Port, Iran Attacks against Kuwait, Jordan
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Drone Attack on Egypt's Damietta Port, Iran Attacks against Kuwait, Jordan

Saudi Arabia Condemns Drone Attack on Egypt's Damietta Port, Iran Attacks against Kuwait, Jordan

Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday a drone attack that caused a fire aboard two ships at Damietta Port in northern Egypt. 

In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry underlined the Kingdom’s full solidarity with Egypt and its support for all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its security and interests. 

The Ministry also expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of Iran's “brutal aggression” against Kuwait and Jordan, including the attack on the premises of a company in northern Kuwait, which resulted in the death of one employee. 

Saudi Arabia renewed its “full solidarity with the two countries in all measures they take in response to the Iranian attacks, which violate international law and the principles of good neighborliness.” 

Saudi Arabia extended its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and to the government and people of Kuwait, stressing “the importance of the immediate cessation of Iran's blatant attacks on countries in the region” and reaffirming “its complete rejection of attacks targeting vital facilities and civilian areas.” 

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Iran's continued attacks on Kuwait and Jordan, as well as the drone attack in Egypt. 

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa renewed his condemnation of “these criminal attacks and the targeting of critical infrastructure and civilian facilities,” describing them as “violations of religious values and international humanitarian law and norms, and as a serious threat to the security, stability, and safety of the region and its peoples.” 

Al-Issa reaffirmed the league's full solidarity with Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt in all measures they take to safeguard their security, sovereignty, and the safety of their citizens and residents. 



GCC, India Discuss Ministerial Meeting Set to be Held Next Month

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC, India Discuss Ministerial Meeting Set to be Held Next Month

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met in Riyadh on Sunday with Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shri Vipul.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed a number of topics of common interest, most notably relations between the GCC and India, and ways to develop and enhance them in a manner that serves common interests.

They also discussed the latest developments regarding the launch of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the GCC and India, signed in February 2026, in addition to preparations for the GCC-India ministerial meeting scheduled to be held next September.

The two officials also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the world, affirming the importance of continuing coordination and consultation on issues of common interest.


GCC Secretary-General Holds Separate Meetings with South Korean, Georgian Ambassadors

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Holds Separate Meetings with South Korean, Georgian Ambassadors

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met in Riyadh on Sunday with South Korean Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Kang Shin-chul.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics of common interest, most notably GCC-Korean ties and the latest developments on the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the GCC and South Korea, SPA reported.

They also exchanged views on developments in the region, and international and regional efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability.

Albudaiwi also met with Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom Nikoloz Revazishvili.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of topics related to strengthening relations between the GCC and Georgia, as well as ways to develop them in a manner that serves common interests, including the latest developments regarding the Joint Action Plan for 2022–2026.

They also discussed the latest developments in the region and the world and exchanged views on a number of issues of common interest.


Senior Officials, Business Leaders to Attend French-Saudi Roundtable on Monday

Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).
Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).
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Senior Officials, Business Leaders to Attend French-Saudi Roundtable on Monday

Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).
Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).

As part of the official visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to France, Paris will host the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting on Monday.

Organized by the Ministry of Investment, the roundtable will bring together senior government officials, business leaders, and CEOs of major companies from both countries.

The roundtable will feature strategic discussions among business leaders on industrial partnerships, transportation and logistics, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. Several agreements and memoranda of understanding covering a range of sectors are also expected to be signed.

The meeting builds on the growing economic and investment ties between Saudi Arabia and France.

It supports joint efforts to expand cooperation, strengthen partnerships between the two countries’ business communities, and translate promising opportunities into high-quality investments and projects that advance their shared interests.