Bomb-laden drones have targeted Saudi Arabia and the UAE through January and February, indicating an escalation in regional violence at a time when energy prices are surging due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
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UAE, OIC condemn Houthi attempt to target civilian facilities, economic installations in Saudi Arabia
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation called for urgent action to stop to the Houthi’s recurrent acts that threaten the security and safety of civilians, as well as the security of global energy supplies and economic stability
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UAE air traffic unaffected by Houthi missile attack
Houthi-launched missile was intercepted by UAE, Defence Ministry said. The General Civil Aviation Authority said flights are operating as normal
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Saudi Arabia confirms drone attack on Riyadh refinery
Ministry of Energy says attack resulted in fire but no injuries or deaths while supply was unaffected
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Key Saudi Arabian oil site attacked, sending Brent above $70
Brent crude rose two percent to $70.74 a barrel by 12:12p.m. in Singapore, extending this year’s gains to 37 percent
Adel al-Jubeir
‘Whatever happens with Brexit, we back Britain,’ says Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jubeir
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir said UK investors are ‘very welcome in Saudi Arabia’
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Saudi Arabia agrees to limited ceasefire in Yemen
Ceasefire is part of broader efforts to end a four-year conflict that has threatened to escalate into regional war
Abqaiq
Saudi oil capacity recovers faster than expected from attack
The September 14 attacks caused severe damage to crude-processing plants at Abqaiq and the Khurais oil field and drove a record spike in oil prices
Abqaiq
Saudi crown prince hosts Iraq PM for talks on oil attacks
Baghdad has denied any link to the attacks amid reports that the assault was launched from Iraq
Abqaiq
Saudi Arabia says 75% of oil production at attacked plants restored
The Khurais facility is now producing over 1.3 million barrels per day, while the Abqaiq plant is producing approximately 3 million
Adel al-Jubeir
US sends extra troops to the Middle East
Additional missile defence systems are being sent to Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions
Houthi rebels
Yemen rebels announce plan to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
Head of the Huthis’ supreme political council says he hopes gesture will be answered by a stronger gesture from Saudis
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Saudi Aramco says to ‘come back stronger’ after drone attacks
Aramco official reveals more details about attacks on Saudi oil facilities last weekend
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US says favours ‘peaceful resolution’ to crisis after Saudi attacks
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US wants to avoid confrontation after Iran raises prospect of ‘all-out war’
Aramco
Houthi rebels say to continue targeting Saudi oil facilities with drones
Rebel group warns that its weapons could reach anywhere in Saudi Arabia following two attacks on Saudi Aramco installations
Aramco refinery fire
Saudi Arabia to tap oil reserves after drone strikes
The drone attacks knocked 5.7 million barrels per day off production
Abha
Review: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
Missile targeted Khamis Mushait in the kingdom’s south and caused no casualties