Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport suspension

October 12, 2026 7:48 PM

Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport suspension

Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as authorities continue safety inspections following deadly attacks over the weekend. Saudi Arabia also reported a fresh threat involving drones and cruise missiles on Monday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the suspension would remain in place while procedures to verify the safety and operational readiness of airport facilities were completed in coordination with the releva...

Global stability depends on controlled US-China competition, Gargash tells World Government Summit

February 4, 2026 4:30 PM

Global stability depends on controlled US-China competition, Gargash tells World Government Summit

The relationship between the United States and China is a key barometer of global stability, and managing it through what he described as controlled competition is critical for international security, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, said at the World Government Summit in Dubai. He said that if the US- China relationship is handled carefully, it can serve as a stabilising factor globally. Gargash also stressed the continued importance of nuclear arm...