RIYADH: King Salman received on Monday princes, the country’s grand mufti, scholars and citizens who came to greet him.
The Saudi leadership is working to bridge communication gaps between the government and citizens.
In recent years, the Kingdom has encouraged government officials to improve the quality of their services and to meet the needs of every citizen.
Saudi Arabia also seeks to create a culture of tolerance in order to fight extremism and bring about international security and peace.
In addition, the Kingdom aims to meet high standards of transparency and accountability in the country.
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King Salman receives dignitaries in Riyadh
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King Salman receives dignitaries in Riyadh
- Saudi Arabia seeks to create a culture of tolerance in order to fight extremism and bring about international security and peace
New wave of drone attacks on Saudi Arabia neutralized: Defense Ministry
- 13 drones downed east of Riyadh city and 8 destroyed upon entering Saudi air space
- Drone attacks continue despite apology given by Iranian officials to Gulf states
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Defense said Sunday that the Kingdom's air defenses has stopped new wave of drone attacks.
Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said in separate posts on X that 13 drones were intercepted and destroyed east of the national capital, Riyadh city, while eight drones were shot down just after entering Saudi air space.
The new threat follows Saturday’s relentless missile and drone threats, all of which were “intercepted and destroyed.”
According to the ministry, 21 drones headed toward the Shaybah field in the Rub’ al-Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, were shot down before reaching their target.
Five ballistic missiles fired at separate times of the day were likewise intercepted, the ministry said.
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