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.



UAE President, Israeli PM Discuss Means to Strengthen Relations

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)
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UAE President, Israeli PM Discuss Means to Strengthen Relations

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (WAM)

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received on Sunday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

During the meeting in the UAE, the officials discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, reported the UAE state news agency WAM on Monday.


Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Regional Developments, Yemen

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Washington. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Washington. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Regional Developments, Yemen

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Washington. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Washington. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Washington on Monday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on regional and international developments.

They tackled the security and political developments in the region and the situation in Yemen.

They underlined the importance of protecting the safety and freedom of navigation in international waterways, especially the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, which will consolidate regional stability and the flow of commercial vessels and global supply chains.

They stressed the importance of continuing coordination and consultations between Riyadh and Washington over issues of common interest, and backing diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing regional crises and bolstering security, peace and stability.

Prince Faisal and Rubio discussed the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and the US and means to consolidate and develop them in various fields to benefit the peoples of both nations.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Washington Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Lebanese Affairs Prince Yazid bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Farhan, Special Envoy and Advisor of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Negotiations and Peace Efforts Manal Radwan and Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan.


Saudi Arabia, Morocco Discuss Bolstering Defense Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Morocco Discuss Bolstering Defense Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held on Monday a phone call with Morocco's Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudyi.

They discussed ways to strengthen Saudi-Moroccan defense cooperation in a way that fulfills the aspirations of the leaderships of both countries.

They reviewed joint efforts to support security and stability in the region in the wake of current developments.