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UAE Defenses Shoot Down Houthi Ballistic Missile Fired at Emirates

The UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. (Reuters)
The UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. (Reuters)
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UAE Defenses Shoot Down Houthi Ballistic Missile Fired at Emirates

The UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. (Reuters)
The UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. (Reuters)

The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense announced Monday that its air defense forces had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen at the UAE.

The ministry confirmed in a statement that "there were no casualties resulting from the attack and the fragments of the ballistic missile fell outside of populated areas," reported the state news agency (WAM).

It added: "The UAE air defense forces and the Coalition Command had succeeded in destroying the missile launcher in Yemen after identifying locations of the sites."

The ministry stressed its "full readiness to deal with any threats," adding that it will "take all necessary measures to protect the UAE from any attacks."

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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.

Prince Faisal expressed his condemnation of the flagrant Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain and its support for all measures taken by Bahrain to protect its security, territorial integrity, and citizens, SPA reported.

The two sides also discussed the serious developments in the region and the importance of concerted efforts and enhanced joint coordination to preserve security and stability in the region.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Jordanian FM, Receives Message from South Korean Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Jordanian FM, Receives Message from South Korean Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a phone call from Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two sides condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a violation of the two countries' sovereignty and a setback to ongoing efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.

They also reviewed recent developments and discussed joint efforts to enhance security and stability across the region.

The Saudi Foreign Minister also received a written message from his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun concerning bilateral relations between the two countries.

Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Kang Shin-chul at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh.

The meeting also reviewed cooperation between the two friendly countries and a discussion of regional and international topics.

 

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Faisal bin Farhan, Grossi Discuss Nuclear Non-proliferation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
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Faisal bin Farhan, Grossi Discuss Nuclear Non-proliferation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with IAEA's Director General in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Riyadh.

During the meeting on Wednesday, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations between the Kingdom and the IAEA, particularly in the areas of nuclear non-proliferation and ensuring nuclear safety and security.

They also discussed a number of issues and topics of mutual interest.