Arab Coalition destroys Houthi drone targeting King Abdullah airport in Jazan

Coalition air strikes had hit parts of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, which are controlled by the Houthi militia. (File/AFP)
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Updated 20 December 2021
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Arab Coalition destroys Houthi drone targeting King Abdullah airport in Jazan

  • The drone was aimed at civilians in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Airport in Jizan area

RIYADH: The Arab coalition destroyed a drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to Al-Ekhbariya TV. 

Launched from Sanaa International Airport, the drone was aimed at civilians in Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Airport in Jizan area, the coalition said.  

Meanwhile, Coalition air strikes had hit parts of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, which are controlled by the Houthi militia. 

According to the Arab coalition’s earlier reports, military operations were carried out in Sanaa to destroy workshops and warehouses containing drones and weapons. They also advised civilians to avoid the area before the operation began.

During the seven-year conflict, Houthi militia have launched drones and fired missiles targeting Saudi Arabia, with coalition forces retaliating with airstrikes inside Yemen.


Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

Updated 14 February 2026
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Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa

RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa governorate, Eastern Province, uncovering 147 diverse architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells.

Located 26 km northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site yielded significant artifacts, including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments and glazed pottery, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late-10th century.

The discovery aligns with the national cultural strategy to document the Kingdom’s tangible heritage and strengthen its scientific and historical presence globally.