RIYADH: The spokesman of the Coalition for the Support of Legitimacy in Yemen, Col. Turki Al-Maliki, stressed the keenness of the Joint Forces Command to implement the rules of engagement in Yemen in line with international law.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the coalition spokesman said the most important of these rules of engagement is the assumption that everyone is a civilian until proven otherwise.
Al-Maliki said the joint command has followed with interest what has been circulated by some media outlets, alleging that coalition forces targeted a food market in Sohar, Saada.
He said that the coalition leadership was proceeding with the post-action review for all its executed operations, especially the place and time of the incident.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition forces were legally and morally committed to the protection of civilians and civilian properties. They are also bound to take precautionary and preventive measures to ensure that they avoid adverse effects of the conflict, he said.
Ongoing coalition operations, Al-Maliki said, are in accordance with the highest standards and modern targeting mechanisms, and that they are also bound to obey and follow legitimate military objectives to achieve their operational goals.
Saudi-led coalition keen on implementing rules of engagement in Yemen
Saudi-led coalition keen on implementing rules of engagement in Yemen
Taif festival celebrates Saudi’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
