Saudi project clears 4,739 Houthi mines in Yemen

A total of 308,018 mines have been cleared since the start of the project. (SPA)
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Updated 16 January 2022
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Saudi project clears 4,739 Houthi mines in Yemen

  • The project is one of several initiatives undertaken by Saudi Arabia to help ease the suffering of the Yemeni people

RIYADH: The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen dismantled 4,739 Houthi mines in the second week of January.

This figure includes 26 anti-personnel mines, 2,389 anti-tank mines, 2,230 unexploded ordinances and 94 other explosive devices.

The project is one of several initiatives undertaken by Saudi Arabia to help ease the suffering of the Yemeni people.

The demining took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada.

A total of 308,018 mines have been cleared since the start of the project. More than 1.2 million mines have been planted by the Houthis, claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians.


Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage

Updated 18 January 2026
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Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage

JAZAN: The Fifa governorate pavilion at the Jazan Festival offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the region’s local heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Part of the “This is Jazan” event at Cultural Street until Feb. 15, the pavilion reflects the area’s cultural identity and rich traditions.

It showcases daily life through traditional clothing, handicrafts, coffee-making tools, and heritage artifacts, highlighting the diversity of local crafts.

The pavilion also features models of agricultural terraces and mountain villages, illustrating Fifa’s distinctive natural environment, the SPA reported.

It has drawn large crowds eager to learn about traditional attire and social customs, with staff providing explanations.

Live demonstrations turn visits into interactive experiences, deepening visitors’ connection to the region’s spirit.

Organizers said Fifa’s participation highlights its heritage and raises awareness of its value in the region’s cultural landscape.