Saudi Arabia Allows UAE Flights to Overfly Kingdom to All Countries

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Allows UAE Flights to Overfly Kingdom to All Countries

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia has agreed to allow United Arab Emirates flights to overly the Kingdom’s airspace to all countries, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

An official source at the General Authority of Civil Aviation said it has approved a request from the UAE to allow such flights.

Flights departing from and arriving in the UAE from all countries will now be allowed to fly over the Kingdom, he said.



Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Italian, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA
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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Italian, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani.

Monday’s meeting took place on the sidelines of the Saudi minister's participation in the expanded session of the second Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Fiuggi, Italy.

The two sides discussed relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Prince Faisal and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly also met in Fiuggi.

The two ministers discussed relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. They also reviewed recent regional and international developments.