Coalition intercepts drones launched by Houthis toward Saudi Arabia

The remains of a weaponized drone launched by the Houthis in Yemen is seen somewhere in Khamis Mushayt after it was shot down by Coalition Air Defenses. File photo)
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Updated 07 March 2022
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Coalition intercepts drones launched by Houthis toward Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Coalition forces have intercepted and destroyed a number of drones launched by Yemen's Houthi terror militia toward Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Monday.

Following the latest Houthi strike, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it has launched a military operation in Yemen's capital, Sanaa.

The operation is in response to the threat of drones and attempts to target civilians, the coalition added.


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.