UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meets with Saudi deputy defense minister

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UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, met with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, on Monday. (SPA)
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The two men discussed relations between their countries and regional security. (SPA)
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The two also spoke about recent developments in Yemen, with a focus on the Saudi initiative to end the Yemeni crisis. (SPA)
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Updated 08 June 2021
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UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meets with Saudi deputy defense minister

  • The two spoke about recent developments in Yemen, with a focus on the Saudi initiative to end the Yemeni crisis.
  • Raab had met earlier with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

DUBAI: The UK foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, met with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, on Monday, state news agency SPA reported.
During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them, especially in the area of defense.
They also discussed Saudi Arabia and the UK’s efforts to enhance, maintain and protect regional security from any threats – as well as establishing international peace and security.

The two also spoke about recent developments in Yemen, with a focus on the Saudi initiative to end the Yemeni crisis.

Earlier the same day Raab had met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Neom - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Minister of Trade Majid Al-Qasabi also attended the meeting.

After his meeting with the crown prince, Raab said the “UK warmly welcomes the Kingdom’s commitment to increasing the use of renewable energy by 50 percent by 2030.”

 


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

General view of the USA embassy in Riyadh. (AFP file photo)
Updated 03 March 2026
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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

RIYADH: US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building,  Saudi Ministry of Defense said. 

US embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the strike, and no injuries were reported yet.

The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.