RIYADH: More than 517 vehicles were seized on Friday in various regions as the Kingdom stepped up the campaign against vehicles parked in spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
The traffic departments were carrying out the second field operation to establish a culture of respect for the rights of people with special needs.
The traffic departments said that they would apply regulations to all violators without exception.
They also called for cooperation from the public to show respect for people with special needs by not parking in spaces reserved for them.
The General Administration of Traffic ordered the operation following a directive from Brig. Gen. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Bassami, director general of the traffic department.
Earlier, the traffic department of Al-Qurayyat seized 12 vehicles that took positions of people with special needs, according to Col. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Brayza.
At least 517 vehicles towed away across Saudi Arabia for parking in disabled spaces
At least 517 vehicles towed away across Saudi Arabia for parking in disabled spaces
Saudi Arabia stops ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base
- Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia shot down seven ballistic missiles, the defense ministry said early Wednesday.
Six of the missiles were aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, and the other was intercepted while heading to the Eastern Province.
Seven drones were knocked down heading to the Shaybah oil field in the Empty Quarter.
Thirteen drones were also shot down in Al-Kharj, Hafar Al-Batin, and other parts of the Eastern Province, the ministry said.
The war, launched by the US and Israel on Iran, has escalated, impacting regional stability and sparking a global energy crisis.
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom, Gulf states and other countries in the region, saying they threaten regional security and violate international law.
The cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman via videoconference, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to take all necessary measures to protect its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Brent crude hit a historic $120 a barrel on Monday before settling back down to $90 a barrel on Tuesday.
Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, the world’s top oil exporter, told reporters: “There would be catastrophic consequences for the world’s oil markets and the longer the disruption goes on ... the more drastic the consequences for the global economy.”
The White House said that gas prices will plummet once US objectives in the war are reached.
The conflict could stretch on for months despite US President Donald Trump saying that it could be drawing to a close. But Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has said it will end when they decide.
