KSRelief removes 625 mines in Yemen

Over 400,000 landmines in Yemen have been cleared so far since the start of the KSRelief operation. (File/SPA)
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Updated 08 August 2023
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KSRelief removes 625 mines in Yemen

KSRelief cleared 625 landmines in various regions of Yemen, including 22 anti-personnel mines and 146 anti-tank mines, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday.
KSRelief teams removed landmines in Aden, Lahj, Marib, Shabwa, Taiz and Al-Mokha.

Over 400,000 landmines in Yemen have been cleared so far since the start of the KSRelief operation. 


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.