Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Tuesday inaugurated two projects costing SR126 million to develop and modernize water infrastructure and environmental services in the Yanbu governorate.
Prince Faisal stressed the importance of completing the uplift projects on time to contribute to the development of the region and improve civic services.
The governor was briefed about the projects through a visual presentation. The first project includes the completion and modernization of the sewerage system in the governorate. The second project is a wastewater treatment plant in the Yanbul Al-Nakhl Center. It will use the triple treatment technology that allows the use of treated water for industrial and agricultural purposes.
The sewerage project will help improve sanitation in Yanbu and help lay the foundation for sustainable growth of the region.
Madinah governor inaugurates multi-million riyal projects
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Madinah governor inaugurates multi-million riyal projects
US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry
- The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday that eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh and Al-Kharj.
In an earlier statement, the ministry’s spokesperson said preliminary assessments indicated that two drones had targeted the US Embassy in Riyadh.
The incident caused a limited fire and minor material damage to the building.
A statement from the Saudi foreign ministry condemned Iran’s attack on the US embassy building in Riyadh.
Reports from early Tuesday morning described a loud blast and visible flames at the American embassy, with black smoke rising over Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter, where many foreign missions are located. According to Reuters, two sources said there were no reported injuries, as the building was empty at the time of the incident in the early morning hours.
In a post published on X, the US Embassy to the Kingdom announced a security alert for Tuesday. The embassy stated it would remain closed and that all routine and emergency American Citizen Services appointments had been cancelled.
The shelter-in-place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran remains active, and American citizens in the Kingdom were advised to continue to abide by it.
The embassy also urged people to avoid its premises until further notice due to the attack on the facility. Travelers were encouraged to review the most recent Security Alerts, reconsider travel plans in case of possible disruptions, and make decisions that prioritize their safety and that of their families.
