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SPA RIYADH, March 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defense systems intercepted and destroyed four drones in the Empty Quarter that were heading toward the Shaybah oil field, the Ministry of Defense said on Saturday. The statement was issued by the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki. No further details were immediately provided.

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a series of calls with international leaders to discuss the latest regional developments and their implications for security and stability. In a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the two leaders discussed the impact of the ongoing escalation in the region on regional and int

RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a phone call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye on Friday. During the call, the Crown Prince expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Türkiye. He also affirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for Türkiye in measures taken to safeguard its security and territorial integr

SABN RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar will partially resume flights with limited operational capacity as the regional conflict continues to disrupt air travel, the country’s civil aviation authority said on Friday. The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority said a limited number of flights will operate through designated contingency routes, including services for passenger evacuation and air cargo. Airspace closures across parts of the region have disrupted

RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A drone attack targeted the Rotana Arjaan hotel in Irbil, the capital of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, local media reported on Friday. Explosions were heard in the area and smoke was seen rising, according to journalists on the ground. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Irbil Governor Omid Khoshnaw said the attack was thwarted and the drone crashed before reaching its target. The U.S. Embassy

Crude oil depots, in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait, December 11, 2023. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait has begun reducing production at several oil fields after storage facilities reached capacity for unsold crude, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The report said the country is also discussing further limits to oil production and refining activity, potentially reducing output to levels

PHOTO: Cooper aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, February 7, 2026. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sonny Escalante/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian forces launched seven attack drones targeting civilian residential areas in Bahrain on Thursday night, U.S. Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper said on Friday. Cooper said the drones were directed at neighborhoods in the kingdom.

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile east of Al-Kharj, the Ministry of Defense said on Friday. The announcement was made by the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki. No further details were immediately provided.

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Formula One is likely to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix as regional conflict continues to affect the Gulf, according to multiple senior sources in the sport’s paddock. The move would reduce the 2026 championship calendar from 24 scheduled rac

An aerial view shows private jets on the tarmac of Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Demand for private jet charters is rising across the Gulf as regional conflict disrupts commercial aviation and restricts access to key airspace corridors. Private aviation operators report a surge in booking requests from travelers seeking to leave the United Arab Emirates and neighboring count

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirates expects to restore its full flight network within days, subject to airspace availability and operational requirements, the airline said on Friday. Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, the carrier is operating a reduced schedule while gradually restoring services across its global network. About 30,000 passengers departed Dubai on Emirates flights on Thursday. By March 7, the airline plans to op

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE air defense systems detected nine ballistic missiles on Thursday, all of which were intercepted and destroyed, the country’s Ministry of Defence said. The systems also detected 112 drones, intercepting 109 of them, while three drones fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of Iranian attacks, a total of 205 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 190 were destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea an

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who condemned Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the region. During the call, Bolojan said the attacks constitute a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. He affirmed Romania’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for measures tak

SABN RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three aerial drones struck the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement posted on X. The ministry did not provide details on where the drones fell or whether any damage was caused. The UAE’s air defenses also destroyed nine ballistic missiles and intercepted 109 drones on Friday, the ministry said. Officials added that since the start of the war, a total of 205 ballistic missil

Smoke rises from an explosion in the direction of Ali Al Salem Air Base in Al Jahra, Kuwait, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released on Friday. Reuters RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s armed forces said they launched a new wave of drones targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait, according to a statement carried by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency. The Iranian military said various types of army ground force drones had targe

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, during which the Palestinian leader expressed solidarity with the Kingdom following Iranian attacks. During the call, Abbas affirmed his country’s support for Saudi Arabia and the measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguar

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, speak during a press conference in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday. Octavio Jones/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Gulf Arab allies are reconsidering their position on the conflict with Iran after coming under attack from Tehran. Hegseth said the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabi

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, on Friday. Hussein Malla/AP RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Israeli military said it has struck more than 500 targets across Lebanon, including major cities and population centers, as fighting continues in the region. The Israel Defense Forces said it has carried out 27 waves of strikes against the Dahieh area in southern Beirut, which it described as a Hezbollah stronghold. The military s

RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Oil storage facilities across the Gulf region are filling up as crude exports slow sharply amid rising security risks around the Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts said. Few tankers are currently risking transit through the strategic waterway, which is bordered by Iran, due to concerns over potential attacks by drones or rockets. As storage capacity approaches its limits, analysts warn that oil producers in the region may so

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates’ Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi warned the public against photographing, publishing or circulating images and videos of incident sites or damage caused by falling projectiles or shrapnel. In a statement, Al Shamsi said disseminating such materials or inaccurate information could incite public panic and create a misleading impression of the country’s actual situation. He said state ins