RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is hosting an emergency gathering of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss ways to bolster regional security and stability, Arab News reported.
The Saudi foreign ministry said the consultative meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Riyadh is “aimed at enhancing coordination and discussions on regional security and stability,” with a focus on “supporting the security and stability of the region.”
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting this evening in Riyadh, on Wednesday, 29 Ramadan 1447 AH, corresponding to March 18, 2026, a consultative ministerial meeting of the foreign ministers of a number of Arab and Islamic countries, with the aim of further consultation and… pic.twitter.com/EVQE66CkJU
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) March 18, 2026
The talks come against a backdrop of sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Following a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28, Tehran launched waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf states, Israel, and American assets across the region, plunging the region into one of its most serious security crises in years.
Gulf airports, including major cargo hubs in Dubai and Doha, have faced repeated closures due to Iranian strikes, disrupting trade, travel, and the flow of critical medical supplies, according to Arab News.
The announcement follows a series of diplomatic contacts on Tuesday, with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan holding calls with counterparts in Syria, Algeria, Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.
Wednesday’s meeting reflects a coordinated Arab and Islamic effort to contain the fallout and explore pathways toward de-escalation before the crisis deepens further, reports Arab News.
