Saudi, Qatari Chiefs of Staff Discuss Strengthening Military Cooperation

The Saudi and Qatari chiefs of staff during their meeting in Riyadh on Sunday (SPA)
The Saudi and Qatari chiefs of staff during their meeting in Riyadh on Sunday (SPA)
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Saudi, Qatari Chiefs of Staff Discuss Strengthening Military Cooperation

The Saudi and Qatari chiefs of staff during their meeting in Riyadh on Sunday (SPA)
The Saudi and Qatari chiefs of staff during their meeting in Riyadh on Sunday (SPA)

Saudi Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili met on Sunday in Riyadh, with his Qatari counterpart, Lt.-Gen. Salem bin Hamad Al-Nabit, and discussed the means to enhance military cooperation.

In a separate meeting held at the headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, Al-Ruwaili and Al-Nabit touched on joint cooperation between the Islamic Alliance and the Qatar on issues of common concern.

During the visit, Al-Nabit listened to a detailed explanation of the coalition’s efforts to combat terrorism in four areas, namely at the intellectual level, in the media, the military field and through combating terrorist financing.

In this regard, the Qatari Chief of Staff praised the efforts of the Islamic Coalition in the various fields of combating terrorism and the strategic methodology in confronting extremist groups.

For his part, Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Maghidi, Secretary-General of the Islamic Alliance, pointed to the organization’s efforts to enhance cooperation among member states.

Lt.-Gen. Mutlaq Al-Azima, Commander of the Joint Forces, Deputy Chief of the Saudi General Staff, received later on Sunday the Qatari Chief of Staff. During the meeting, the two officials discussed a number of issues of common interest.



King Khalid Int’l Airport, One of the Region’s Key Global Aviation Hubs

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (SPA)
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (SPA)
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King Khalid Int’l Airport, One of the Region’s Key Global Aviation Hubs

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (SPA)
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh (SPA)

King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, is one of the world’s major aviation hubs and a key air transport gateway for Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Since opening four decades ago, it has reflected the kingdom’s urban and economic development.

Opened in 1983, the airport has played a central role in keeping pace with Riyadh’s rapid growth and meeting rising domestic and international travel demand. It serves as an international gateway to the country and connects the capital with the rest of the world.

The airport is located about 35 km north of central Riyadh and covers an area of nearly 225 square km. Its facilities include five main passenger terminals offering a wide range of services, as well as a royal terminal and two private aviation terminals.

To ensure smooth operations, the airport has 40 passenger boarding bridges and parking facilities with capacity for more than 11,600 vehicles.

The airport operates with a central control tower and two parallel runways, each measuring 4,260 meters (13,980 feet), enabling it to accommodate various types of aircraft and maintain round-the-clock operations.

Extensive operations

King Khalid International Airport is a major hub for an extensive air transport network, with more than 64 international and domestic airlines connecting Riyadh to over 121 destinations worldwide.

The scale of its operations reflects heavy air traffic, with more than 299,000 flights annually and over 40 million passengers served each year.

As part of efforts to improve operational efficiency and upgrade the airport’s infrastructure, Riyadh Airports Company took over the management and operation of the airport. The company was established in 2016 as part of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector privatization program.

The company is working to operate, modernize and expand existing facilities, while adding new services and amenities to improve the passenger experience and meet the Saudi capital’s future needs.


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Bahraini Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Bahraini Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, who conveyed his condolences over the deaths resulting from Houthi attacks.

Al-Zayani conveyed Bahrain's sincere condolences to Saudi Arabia over the deaths of citizens and residents in a terrorist attack by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

He affirmed Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protect its citizens and residents.

The two ministers also discussed regional developments and their brotherly countries' efforts to maintain the region's security and stability.


Nine KSrelief Food Aid Trucks Arrive in Yemen's Aden

The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)
The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)
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Nine KSrelief Food Aid Trucks Arrive in Yemen's Aden

The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)
The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)

Nine relief trucks carrying 3,240 food baskets provided by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived on Saturday in the Aden Governorate, ahead of distribution to the most vulnerable families as part of the emergency response project in Yemen.

The assistance reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing relief efforts, delivered through KSrelief, to support food security and meet the basic needs of affected and displaced families in Yemen.