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Arab Coalition Strikes Terrorist Leaderships in Yemen's Sanaa

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Monday that it has launched air strikes on Yemen's Sanaa in response to threats. It announced that it has targeted terrorist leaderships in the northern regions of the capital, which is held by the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said the Houthi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Saudi Arabia Vows Firm Response to Houthi Terrorism

Saudi Arabia stressed on Tuesday that it will firmly and strongly respond to all terrorist acts committed by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against innocent civilians and vital installations in the Kingdom that are threatening regional and international peace and security. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom was victim…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Saudi Arabia: Hostile Foreign Parties Led Defamation Cyber-Attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution exposed on Monday campaigns led by adverse foreign parties aiming to mar the Kingdom’s reputation. It also stressed that anybody caught making false statements about matters ‘related to public order’ could face up to five years in jail and a SR3 million fine.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022

Saudi Arabia Slams Cowardly Attack on Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms on Monday the cowardly terrorist attack against Abu Dhabi International Airport. The Foreign Ministry underscored the Kingdom's complete solidarity with the United Arab Emirates against all threats to its security and stability. This attack, which was carried out by the "evil" Iran-backed Houthi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022

Latest updates: Houthi rebels warn of further attacks on UAE

News from January 17: Houthis say attacks in Abu Dhabi involved five ballistic missiles and several drones.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2022

Towards a Bigger Country for Culture: Six Steps Towards the Future

For many years, I was part of a group of Saudi academics, writers, and people engaged in all kinds of cultural work, who would head to Arab capitals such as Cairo, Beirut, Tunis and Casablanca, as well as various Gulf capitals, to attend conferences or seminars or to participate in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022

Tourism Sector Sees Record Numbers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has taken a renowned position in global tourism with unique achievements, mainly after the launch of its Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC). The Ministry of Tourism said in a report that 60 million domestic trips, valued at $21.3 billion, were made in 2020, recording a 30 percent increase…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022

UAE pledges to retaliate after three killed in Houthi attacks

Emirati officials condemn Houthi attacks in Abu Dhabi as ‘heinous crimes’, US says it will hold the group accountable.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2022

Arab Coalition Says Detected Houthi Drones Launched from Sanaa Airport

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Monday it had detected hostile escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. It revealed that the Houthis had launched "a number of armed drones from Sanaa international airport." "We have detected and continue to monitor the hostile escalation," it stressed. The coalition later…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022

Iran to reopen OIC representative office in Saudi Arabia

Diplomats are in Jeddah to launch office after six years as Iran and Saudi Arabia prepare for a fifth round of direct talks.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2022