Arab coalition intercept Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia

The militia “use strategic and preprogramed ways to target civilian areas” in Saudi Arabia, spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said. (File/AFP)
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Updated 09 November 2020
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Arab coalition intercept Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia

  • The militants were targeting civilian areas
  • Head of OIC condemned Houthi attacks recently

DUBAI: The Arab coalition destroyed two separate Houthi drones on Monday targeting civilian areas in the Kingdom, state news agency SPA reported.

The militia “use strategic and preprogramed ways to target civilian areas” in Saudi Arabia, spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said.

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday condemned the Houthi militia’s unsuccessful attempts to target civilians and civilian objects in Saudi Arabia, SPA reported.

Yousef Al-Othaimeen reiterated the OIC’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all steps it takes to protect its territories, security and stability.

The Arab Parliament condemned the Houthi attack and called on the United Nations to hold the Iranian regime fully accountable for these attacks that violate UN Security Council resolutions by continuing to provide the Houthi militia with arms and and perpetuating chaos in Yemen.

President Adel Al Asoumi said the Arab Parliament "stands in full support and solidarity with the Kingdom in all measures it takes to preserve its security and the safety of its citizens," reported SPA.

An explosive-laden drone targeting the southern part of the Kingdom was also intercepted and destroyed by the Arab coalition backing Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Thursday.


 


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.