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Riyadh Oil Refinery Attacked by Drone, Supplies Unaffected

A refinery in Riyadh. (File photo)
A refinery in Riyadh. (File photo)
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Riyadh Oil Refinery Attacked by Drone, Supplies Unaffected

A refinery in Riyadh. (File photo)
A refinery in Riyadh. (File photo)

A refinery in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked by a drone on Thursday morning but petroleum supplies were not affected, Saudi state news agency SPA reported early on Friday.

The attack caused a small fire that was controlled and did not result in any injuries or casualties, SPA said citing a statement by an energy ministry official.

"The refinery's operations and supplies of petroleum and its derivatives were not affected," the statement said.

"These repeated acts of sabotage and terrorism on vital installations and civilian structures ... do not just target the Kingdom but aim to undermine the security and stability of global energy supplies," the statement said.

It reiterated the Kingdom's call on the world and its organizations to stand against such terrorist acts and confront all the parties that carry them out or support them.

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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss US-Iran Negotiations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss US-Iran Negotiations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh to discuss several issues, including the negotiations between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war.

During Sunday’s meeting, the two ministers reviewed the close ties between their countries and discussed regional developments, the US-Iran negotiations, and their countries' efforts to support regional security and stability.

They also stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf.

The two ministers also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest.

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Saudi Arabia, Kenya Agree to Deepen Investment

The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Kenya Agree to Deepen Investment

The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Sunday Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi.

Prince Faisal and Mudavadi chaired the first meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee aimed at further developing relations between their countries and boost coordination and consultation in a manner that serves their common interests and supports regional security and stability.

At the conclusion of the meeting, three Memoranda of Understanding were signed:

The first, in the field of encouraging direct investment, was signed Saudi by Minister of Investment Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif, and Mudavadi.

The second, on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters, was signed by Saudi Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, and Musalia Mudavadi.

The third, between the Saudi Export-Import Bank and the Kenya Development Corporation, was signed by CEO of the Saudi EXIM Bank Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalb, and Director General of the Kenya Development Corporation Dr. Nora Ratemo.

An agreement on the recruitment and employment of Kenyan workers was also signed by Saudi Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain, and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Labor and Social Protection Dr. Alfred N. Mutua.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji; Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati; Saudi Ambassador to Kenya Saad AlNafie; and Director General of the General Department for African Countries Saqr AlQurashi.

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Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
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Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)

Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X.

This reverses a June 29 advisory ‌that had ‌urged the temporary ‌suspension ⁠of sailing and fishing ⁠boats until further notice, though commercial shipping was exempted.

The ministry on Sunday urged all maritime vessel ⁠operators and users to "abide ‌by ‌the maritime regulations and ‌instructions in effect, to ensure ‌the highest levels of safety and security for all trips".

However, the ministry stressed that the resumption is dependent on rigorous adherence to approved preventive controls and technical requirements.

It urged all vessel owners, maritime operators, and seafarers to fully comply with the maritime regulations and instructions.

It also underlined the need to ensure the availability of all required safety and security equipment on board vessels before and during sailing to avoid risks.