RIYADH: A Houthi militia ballistic missile was launched late on Monday towards civilian areas in Dhahran Al-Janoub in Saudi Arabia, close to the southern border with Yemen.
Arab Coalition spokesperson Colonel Turki Al-Maliki said in a statement: "An Iranian missile supplied to Houthi militia in Yemen was launched from Sa'dah towards civilian areas of Dhahran Al-Janoub."
The missile, according to Al-Maliki, fell on wasteland in Yemen two kilometres from the Saudi border.
Al-Maliki said that the Iranian-backed Houthi militia launched the missile towards Dhahran Al-Janoub residential areas delibrately.
The statement went on to say that the Houthi militia's belligerent acts are a clear indication that the Iranian government is supporting the militia and supplying them with special weapons in contravention of UN Security council resolutions 2216 and 2231.
The Iranians are aiming to threaten Saudi Arabia’s security, as well as regional and international peace, the statement added.
The Houthi use of ballistic missiles to target civilian populated towns and cities is in contravention of international humanitarian law.
Houthi missile targets Dhahran Al-Janoub, falls short near Saudi-Yemeni border: Arab Coalition
Houthi missile targets Dhahran Al-Janoub, falls short near Saudi-Yemeni border: Arab Coalition
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First Saudi State’s economy laid foundation for modern stability
- Revived commerce in Arabian Peninsula, according to historian
- Diriyah highlighted as premier political and commercial center
RIYADH: The economy of the First Saudi State served as a fundamental pillar in building the nation, consolidating its influence, and ensuring its stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The main features of this economy is outlined in the book “Diriyah: Origins and Development during the First Saudi State,” by Dr. Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Othaimeen, the SPA reported.
The measures taken in those early days helped to ensure security, unify regions, and organize society. This assisted in stimulating trade, stabilizing markets, and enhancing life in Diriyah and surrounding areas.
The book, published by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, outlines how these actions facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula.
Beyond its political and intellectual prominence, Diriyah emerged as a vibrant economic hub. Its markets attracted merchants and students from across the region.
The local community relied on diverse activities including trade, agriculture, and livestock breeding, with horses and camels playing crucial roles in transportation, commerce, and securing roads.
Economic growth during this founding phase “solidified Diriyah’s position as a premier political and commercial center in the Arabian Peninsula,” the SPA reported
