Houthi missile lands in Saudi Arabia's Jazan

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Iranian-backed Houthi militia launched missile from inside Yemeni territories toward one of the border villages in Al-Ardha governorate in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. (Twitter/@SaudiDCD)
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Iranian-backed Houthi militia launched missile from inside Yemeni territories toward one of the border villages in Al-Ardha governorate in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. (Twitter/@SaudiDCD)
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Iranian-backed Houthi militia launched missile from inside Yemeni territories toward one of the border villages in Al-Ardha governorate in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. (Twitter/@SaudiDCD)
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Updated 04 October 2020
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Houthi missile lands in Saudi Arabia's Jazan

  • No casualties reported, car damaged

RIYADH: A missile launched by the Houthi militia in Yemen landed on Sunday in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Col. Mohammed bin Yahya Al-Ghamdi, a spokesperson for the Saudi Civil Defense, said a car was damaged from shrapnel but no one was harmed.
He said the missile was launched by the “Iranian-backed Houthi militia from inside the Yemeni territories toward one of the border villages in Al-Ardha governorate in Jazan.”
On Sept. 15, the Houthi militia launched a missile toward Jazan, injuring five people and damaging civilian property and three vehicles.
The Houthis have continuously targeted Saudi cities and civilian infrastructure from within Yemen.


King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. (SPA)
Updated 27 December 2025
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King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

  • Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom

RIYADH: The 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is drawing record numbers of international tourists, solidifying its reputation as a premier cultural and heritage event in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. According to its organizers, more than 3,000 people from over 50 countries have already visited.

The festival combines a rich array of cultural and entertainment programs that introduce visitors to the world of camels, from their various breeds to their significance in Saudi heritage.

Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom.

Many visitors have expressed admiration for the quality of the festival’s organization and the hospitality they received, with some describing it as a “living museum,” the report said.