Saudi, Qatari interior ministers meet in Riyadh

Qatari Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani arrives in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Updated 25 December 2023
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Saudi, Qatari interior ministers meet in Riyadh

  • Meeting discussed ways to enhance security cooperation between the ministries of interior of the two countries

RIYADH: Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani arrived in Riyadh on Monday for an official visit.

He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.

During the meeting at the ministry's office in Riyadh, they discussed ways to enhance the existing security cooperation between the ministries of interior of the two countries.

Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Battal, and the Ambassador of Qatar to Saudi Arabia Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah were also present at the reception.


Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

Updated 29 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges ‘effective cooperation’ after Lebanese authorities seize narco lab

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted the productive cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon after the seizure of a drugs facility. 

The Saudi interior ministry said the lab was being used to manufacture narcotic substances and  precursor materials, in addition to firearms. 

The ministry statement, posted on social media early on Thursday, said the Kingdom acknowledges the effective cooperation with the Lebanese authorities in monitoring and controlling narcotic substances. 

The Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to combat criminal activities that threaten its security and youth through drugs, by confronting, thwarting, and apprehending those involved, the statement added.