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Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Securing Energy Supplies, Tackling Climate Challenges

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Securing Energy Supplies, Tackling Climate Challenges

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of the security of global energy supplies and economic development.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the government meeting that was held in Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia had underscored the importance of securing energy supplies before the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Ministerial Meeting.

The Kingdom’s speech at the event also underlined the importance of tackling the challenges of climate change and called for the use of the large and growing international pool of funds to finance just green transitions.

King Salman highlighted the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, saying God almighty had blessed the Kingdom with serving the pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia works tirelessly in serving the pilgrims and it will continue to proudly carry out this duty, he added.

He ordered concerned state agencies to carry out the organizational and operational plans related to this year’s holy pilgrimage, which is set to welcome the greatest number of pilgrims since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

King Salman briefed the ministers on the message he sent to Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa and the message he received from Kuwait Crown Prince Mishal Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah.

Acting Media Minister Dr. Majid al-Qasabi said the cabinet reviewed the outcomes of the visit carried out by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, to Egypt, Jordan and Turkey last week.

His talks focused on the need to combat climate change and terrorism and extremism in all their forms. Officials he met stressed their support to Saudi Arabia in all the measures it takes to protect its national economy and stability.

Crown Prince Mohammed’s talks also focused on bolstering economic partnership, trade and investment.

The cabinet reviewed the visit paid Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to Saudi Arabia and the talks he held with Crown Prince Mohammed. Their meeting focused on bilateral relations and aspects of cooperation. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments.

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4 People Injured after Debris Falls on South Dubai Houses

Lightning illuminates the sky over Dubai during a thunderstorm on March 26, 2026. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
Lightning illuminates the sky over Dubai during a thunderstorm on March 26, 2026. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
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4 People Injured after Debris Falls on South Dubai Houses

Lightning illuminates the sky over Dubai during a thunderstorm on March 26, 2026. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
Lightning illuminates the sky over Dubai during a thunderstorm on March 26, 2026. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Four people were injured by debris from an interception that fell on residential houses in southern Dubai Tuesday, authorities said.

"Authorities confirm that they are responding to an incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell on residential houses in southern Dubai, resulting in property damage and minor injuries to four Asian nationals," the Dubai Media Office said on X.

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Saudi Arabia Intercepts 7 Missiles Targeting Riyadh, Downs 10 Drones

Saudi defenses intercepted a drone in the Al-Kharj province. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Saudi defenses intercepted a drone in the Al-Kharj province. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts 7 Missiles Targeting Riyadh, Downs 10 Drones

Saudi defenses intercepted a drone in the Al-Kharj province. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Saudi defenses intercepted a drone in the Al-Kharj province. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi air defenses thwarted on Tuesday a series of Iranian missile attacks and drone incursions targeting the Riyadh region and the Eastern Province. 

The Saudi Civil Defense said that debris from intercepting a drone fell in al-Kharj Governorate, resulting in two minor injuries and limited material damage 

Defense Ministry spokesman Turki al-Malki stated earlier Tuesday that four ballistic missiles launched towards the Riyadh region and the Eastern Province were intercepted and destroyed.  

He also announced the interception and destruction of an additional three ballistic missiles, bringing the total number shot down to seven. 

Al-Maliki added that Saudi Air Defense Forces also managed to intercept and destroy 10 drones in the past hours, as part of the ongoing response to aerial attacks. 

The official spokesperson for the Civil Defense stated that drone interception debris fell twice in Al-Kharj, causing material damage in residential areas.  

The first incident damaged six homes without injuries, while the second affected three homes and vehicles. Two people were slightly injured in the later incident, with one already discharged after treatment. 

Authorities confirmed that the incidents were handled according to established procedures. Saudi defenses remain on high alert to counter various threats and protect airspace and vital facilities. 

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Bahrain Says it Busts a 'Hezbollah Terrorist Cell'

The three detainees have been referred to the Public Prosecution. (BNA)
The three detainees have been referred to the Public Prosecution. (BNA)
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Bahrain Says it Busts a 'Hezbollah Terrorist Cell'

The three detainees have been referred to the Public Prosecution. (BNA)
The three detainees have been referred to the Public Prosecution. (BNA)

Bahrain announced on Monday the arrest of three people “for forming a cell affiliated with the Lebanese terrorist Hezbollah group,” saying the necessary legal procedures had been completed and that the detainees had been referred to the Public Prosecution.

In a statement, the Interior Ministry said the suspects “coordinated with terrorist elements abroad and sought to engage in espionage with them with the intent to undermine the sovereignty of the state, spread fear and panic among citizens and residents, and endanger the security and safety of the country.”

The suspects were identified as Ahmed Ahmed Hussain Madan, 24, Hassan Abdulameer Ashoor, 22, and Muntadhar Abdulmohsen Ali Madan, 29, reported Bahrain’s state news agency BNA.

They revealed that “during their travel to Lebanon, they received weapons training after meeting with members of the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist organization.”

They also sent images and information about the repercussions of the Iranian attacks against Bahrain and collected funds under the guise of charitable work, transferring them to support Hezbollah activities in preparation for being tasked by its leaders with carrying out terrorist plots and acts in Bahrain, said the statement.