Arab coalition continues to aid those affected by cyclone Luban in Yemen's Al-Mahra province

Arab Coalition Spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki speaks at a press conference in Riyadh. (File photo / Reuters)
Updated 22 October 2018
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Arab coalition continues to aid those affected by cyclone Luban in Yemen's Al-Mahra province

RIYADH: Arab Coalition spokesperson said they have made great efforts to help the people of Al-Mahra province in Yemen in the aftermath of tropical cyclone Luban.
Col. Turki Al-Maliki said they have allocated 10 helicopters and are continuing land and air relief efforts to assist the people of Al-Mahra.
He added that 60 members of Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense forces have been dispatched to help mitigate the impact of cyclone Luban.
“The Yemeni National Army continues to liberate sites under militia control,” he said, adding that the “coalition’s efforts are continuous at all levels to support the Yemeni people.”
He point out that there are 22 fully operational relief ports in Yemen, calling on the Yemeni people to communicate with the coalition to facilitate the delivery of aid.
Col. Al-Maliki also said militia elements are using mosques as weapons depots.


 


Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

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Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Friday, state news agency SPA reported.

The two discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and regional developments.

Also at the meeting was Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of defense Khaled Al Saud and Member of the Council of Ministers Musaad Al Aiban.

Earlier, Graham had said the Saudi crown prince believed in the need to reach a dignified solution for the Palestinian people.

“Saudi Arabia is key to what I hope will happen in the region and the world,” Graham added.

“The Saudi Crown Prince’s vision will shape the region for generations to come, and is great for the civilized world,” said Graham.