{
  "id": 15456198,
  "title": "Saudi defense minister meets UAE president to discuss strengthening partnership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/saudi-defense-minister-meets-uae-president-to-discuss-strengthening",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T16:47:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665529/saudi-arabia/saudi-defense-minister-meets-uae-president-to-discuss-strengthening-partnership"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi hosted a significant meeting between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday. The conversation centered on the strong bond between the two nations and the potential for even deeper collaboration. Both leaders took the time to review recent regional happenings, highlighting the importance of bolstering security, stability, and enduring peace throughout the area. Prince Khalid bin Salman initiated the discussion by conveying messages of goodwill from King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UAE president. Sheikh Mohammed reciprocated the gesture by addressing the King and the Crown Prince. The leaders explored possibilities for expanding cooperation across diverse areas, ensuring it benefited their mutual interests and bolstered the aspirations of both peoples for further growth and prosperity.",
  "summary": "ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to further enhance joint cooperation. Sheikh Mohammed and Prince Khalid also reviewed the latest regional developments. They emphasized…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi defense minister, UAE vice president discuss regional developments and cooperation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/saudi-defense-minister-uae-vice-president-discuss-regional",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:25:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}