RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Kingdom’s southern region, state TV reported on Sunday.
The Arab coalition said the drone was targeting Najran airport, adding that drone fragments and shrapnel landed in Al-Araysah neighborhood in Najran, however no casualties have been reported.
The drone that was intercepted was launched from Sanaa airport to carry out the attack on Najran airport, the coalition said.
It added that response options are now on the table for the Iran-backed group’s attempt to target the airport.
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Saudi defenses intercept Houthi drone launched toward Najran airport
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Saudi defenses intercept Houthi drone launched toward Najran airport
- Drone fragments and shrapnel landed in Al-Araysah neighborhood in Najran
- No casualties have been reported
Prince William tours AlUla, visits nature reserve
RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William wrapped up the final day of his official visit to Saudi Arabia with a tour of AlUla, where he visited the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve.
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi minister of culture, accompanied the 43-year-old heir to the British throne, an avowed environmentalist, during the tour. Prince William also met with rangers working to conserve the area’s wildlife population.
AlUla is home to the Hegra archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its ancient Nabataean tombs dotted amid the pristine sandstone mountains and valleys.
Saudi authorities have been vastly working on in recent years to make AlUla a top-tier destination for luxury travelers and art exhibitions.
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