Arab coalition destroys Houthi armed drones, ballistic missiles

The Houthis continue to target civilians in a deliberate and systematic manner, Arab coalition spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said. (File/Reuters)
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Updated 10 September 2020
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Arab coalition destroys Houthi armed drones, ballistic missiles

RIYADH: The Arab coalition intercepted and destroyed an armed Houthi drone on Thursday morning, its spokesman said.

Colonel Turki Al-Maliki said the drone targeted civilians in the southern Saudi city of Jazan.

Later on in the day, Al-Maliki announced that the coalition had destroyed a number of armed drones and ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward the Kingdom.

The Houthis continue to target civilians in a deliberate and systematic manner, he added.


Madinah university global iftar brings cultural harmony

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Madinah university global iftar brings cultural harmony

MADINAH: The Islamic University of Madinah recently held its third “Iftar Around the World” event, coinciding with the Kingdom’s Founding Day celebrations, in the presence of university president Saleh Alagla.

Students from more than 180 countries gathered at a single iftar table, reflecting the university’s cultural diversity and its values of coexistence and mutual understanding, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The event featured traditional Ramadan dishes from participating countries, allowing students to explore diverse customs and traditions, and fostering cultural and social interaction in a spirit of harmony and fraternity.

It was part of the university’s efforts to promote cultural exchange, enrich the educational experience and reinforce its global mission of building civilizational bridges, aligning with the Kingdom’s commitment to cultural diversity and international student support.