Jeddah: The Saudi-led coalition has welcomed the international condemnation of a Houthi attack on a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea, west of the Yemen's port of Al-Hudaydah.
Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki Al-Maliki held a press conference to brief on the latest situation in Yemen, where he considered the Houthi attack a "terrorist attack" by the Houthi militia backed by Iran.
In his briefing, Al-Maliki explained that the Iranian-backed Houthis have continued to threaten maritime traffic by conducting attacks on vessels near Bab Al-Mandab strait with boats filled with explosives.
The Saudi-led coalition spokesman has reiterated the coalition's commitment to escorting commercial vessels passing through the strait to ensure their safety, and he added that Houthi militants have turned Al-Hudaydah port into a weapons storage facility.
At the end of his briefing, Al-Maliki explained that the coalition has helped more than 2 million Yemenis, and has facilitated aid arrival through 22 air, land and maritime ports.
Iran backed Houthi attack on tanker in Red Sea is a terror act — Coalition spokesperson
Iran backed Houthi attack on tanker in Red Sea is a terror act — Coalition spokesperson
- Saudi Arabia's Coalition Spokesperson: Houthi attack on Saudi tanker is terrorist act
Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve
- This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030
RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife released 140 wild animals into the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve as part of ongoing programs to reintroduce endangered species. The initiatives aim to enhance ecological balance and restore biodiversity in natural habitats.
The release, carried out in cooperation with the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, included 30 Arabian oryx, 70 reem gazelles (sand gazelles), and 40 houbara bustards, the SPA reported on Thursday.
The initiative forms part of efforts to reintroduce species to their natural habitats and establish stable, self-sustaining wildlife populations capable of breeding, contributing to improved ecosystem functioning and sustainability.
The NCW continues to implement its strategic plans for wildlife development, with the total number of animals reintroduced through its specialized programs now exceeding 10,000.
This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
