Coalition air strike on Yemen's Sanaa kills over 38 Houthi militants
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Coalition air strike on Yemen's Sanaa kills over 38 Houthi militants
More than 38 security supervisors for the Houthi militias were killed on Friday night by an Arab coalition jet that targeted the Interior Ministry building. (AFP)
Coalition air strike on Yemen's Sanaa kills over 38 Houthi militants
Witnesses said the militias launched raids arresting soldiers, officers and citizens in the neighborhoods adjacent to the ministry building
More than 38 security supervisors for the Houthi militias were killed
Updated 28 April 2018
Arab News
DUBAI: More than 38 security supervisors for the Houthi militias were killed on Friday night by an Arab coalition jet that targeted the Interior Ministry building, Saudi-owned news channel Al Arabiya reported.
Saudi Arabia's official Al-Ekhbariya television said two high-ranking insurgents were among more than 50 Houthi militants killed in Sanaa on Friday evening.
The raid happened during a meeting organizing the burial of the so-called Supreme Political Council, according to Al Arabiya sources. The deputy interior minister of the militia government, Abdelhakim al-Khiowani, who is known as Abu al-Karrar, is believed to be among the targets.
The Houthis confirmed an air strike on Sanaa but gave no details.
Witnesses said the militias launched raids arresting soldiers, officers and citizens in the neighborhoods adjacent to the ministry building.
The residents confirmed that several raids targeted the building of the Interior and the Najda camp and the base of Dailmi air north of Sanaa. Other raids targeted the presidential palace, the vicinity of Jabal al-Nahdeen and its militia camps, south of the capital, and in other scattered locations.
International brands turn to Riyadh to expand cooperation
Capital cements role as hub at World Defense Show
Updated 49 min 27 sec ago
Rahaf Jambi
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's capital is cementing its role as a rising hub in the global defense industry, and the World Defense Show has attracted international brands eager to showcase advanced technologies and expand partnerships in the Kingdom and beyond.
Held under the patronage of the Saudi leadership, the show — which runs until Feb. 12 — has brought together defense manufacturers, technology innovators and government representatives from around the world.
Arab News spoke to several international exhibitors who underscored the show’s growing importance as a gateway to pursue regional and global cooperation.
Among the returning participants is Passtech Machine Tools, represented by Syed Zahid, its sales manager.
Passtech Machine Tools is participating in the World Defense Show in Riyadh for the third time, says sales manager Syed Zahid. (AN photo by Rahaf Jambi)
The company collaborates with various international brands, providing tools, machines and gauges, including advanced CNC (computer numerical control) machinery from South Korea.
For Zahid, WDS has proved to be a strategic platform, and he said: “This is our third time. We see it as very, very useful.”
From China, Jihua Group Co. Ltd. showcases advanced navigation devices and integrated systems. Peter Wang, its senior product manager, expressed optimism about expanding cooperation.
At the company’s booth, Arab News was introduced to several technologies, including what Wang described as a “true-color navigation device.”
Highlighting a wearable system, Wang said it was designed to enhance mobility and operational efficiency.
Jihua Group Co. Ltd. of China, another participant in WDS Riyadh, showcased advanced navigation devices and integrated systems. (AN photo by Rahaf Jambi)
He emphasized the diversity of visitors and the potential for cross-border cooperation, and added: “I meet different countries’ customers here. I’m very happy and I want to get some opportunities for cooperation.”
Turkiye is also represented at the event. Masttech, which is attending WDS for the first time, is showcasing its products for visitors.
Deputy General Manager Sitki Tuzun said: “We are here to show all our products. We are producing electromechanical, mechanical and pneumatic mast systems here.”
While the company does not yet have Saudi clients, Tuzun made it clear that the show was a strategic leap toward entering the market.
“We are here for connection and new business cooperation,” he said.
First-time WDS participant Masttech hopes to capture a portion of the Saudi defense market soon. (AN photo by Rahaf Jambi)
The World Defense Show has demonstrated its increasing influence as a platform from which global brands meet regional opportunity.
Beyond static displays, the show serves as a dynamic networking arena, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and defense stakeholders under one roof.
As Saudi Arabia accelerates efforts to localize its defense industry and invest in advanced technologies, WDS continues to facilitate partnerships, technology transfer and international collaboration — reinforcing Riyadh’s emergence as a central node in the global defense ecosystem.
