Riyadh:French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of his Gulf tour, according to an announcement from the Elysee Palace.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Macron's tour began in Kuwait on Monday before he traveled to the United Arab Emirates. He also visited Qatar on Tuesday.

The tour is taking place against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions and disruptions in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil supplies.