Saudi Arabia participates in GCC–UK ministerial meeting at UNGA

The meeting reviewed the latest regional and international developments and highlighted joint efforts to address them. (MOFA)
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Updated 24 September 2025
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Saudi Arabia participates in GCC–UK ministerial meeting at UNGA

  • Discussions focused on the importance of strengthening GCC–UK cooperation

LONDON: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral International Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Raisi, took part in a ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting reviewed the latest regional and international developments and highlighted joint efforts to address them.

Discussions focused on the importance of strengthening GCC–UK cooperation to meet the aspirations of both sides and contribute to stability and prosperity.

 


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.