Gulf leaders seek progress on joint missile radar at Jeddah

Saudi port city of Jeddah amid regional challenges stemming from the war in Iran. Gulf leaders called for the accelerated completion of a joint missile warning system for the region, according to GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi. He said leaders also called for expediting new oil, gas and water projects. The Gulf states’ missile defences were called into action by weeks-long Iranian strikes, which also inflicted damage on water and energy sites. The summit, which was led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed “a number of topics and issues related to regional and international developments and the co-ordination of efforts regarding them”, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan also attended the meeting. The UAE Foreign Ministry said that Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed took part in the summit on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed. He was received by Prince Faisal.