Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives phone call from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa

A handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on December 9, 2018, shows Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) meeting with Bahrain's King Hamad Al-Khalifa . (File/AFP)
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Updated 18 May 2021
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives phone call from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa

  • King Hamad congratulated King Salman on the re-opening of the King Fahd Causeway
  • King Salman thanked Bahrain’s ruler for his efforts to further strengthen the relations between both Kingdoms

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman discussed in a phone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa issues of common interest and relations between both Kingdoms, state news agency SPA reported.
King Hamad further congratulated King Salman on the re-opening of the King Fahd Causeway, following the coronavirus lockdown, Bahrain’s news agency BNA reported.
Only those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or those who have recovered from the disease are allowed to leave the Kingdom.
Meanwhile King Salman thanked Bahrain’s ruler for his efforts to further strengthen the relations between both Kingdoms.


Limited fire at Ras Tanura refinery brought under control following debris from intercepted Drones: Saudi ministry

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Limited fire at Ras Tanura refinery brought under control following debris from intercepted Drones: Saudi ministry

  • No Injuries or impact on supplies reported after limited fire at the Ras Tanura refinery, official source at Ministry of Energy says

RIYADH: An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that at 7:04 am on Monday, the Ras Tanura oil refinery sustained limited damage as a result of debris from the interception of two drones in its vicinity. 

The incident resulted in a limited fire, which was immediately contained by emergency response teams. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

 Some operational units at the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure, without any impact on the supply of petroleum products to local markets.