RIYADH: A Saudi Arabian Airlines pilot died from a heart attack during a flight from Bisha to Riyadh on Monday, the airlines said in a statement on Tuesday.
Waleed Al-Mohammad was piloting SV flight 1734 bound for Riyadh and died before landing his plane at King Khaled International Airport.
His co-pilot, Rami Ben Ghazi, took immediate control of the aircraft and declared a state of emergency. He called for an ambulance and medical staff to be ready when they landed.
Immediately after they landed, the medical staff boarded the plane and announced the pilot’s death, the statement said. The passengers were in no danger at any stage because the co-pilot was qualified to handle the aircraft.
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Saudia pilot dies on flight to Riyadh
Saudia pilot dies on flight to Riyadh
Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Friday, state news agency SPA reported.
The two discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and regional developments.
Also at the meeting was Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of defense Khaled Al Saud and Member of the Council of Ministers Musaad Al Aiban.
Earlier, Graham had said the Saudi crown prince believed in the need to reach a dignified solution for the Palestinian people.
“Saudi Arabia is key to what I hope will happen in the region and the world,” Graham added.
“The Saudi Crown Prince’s vision will shape the region for generations to come, and is great for the civilized world,” said Graham.
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