Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Tag Archives: Yemen
GCC in tough U.N. talks with Russia on Yemen
Gulf countries are locked in tough negotiations with Russia on a U.N. draft resolution to impose an arms embargo and sanctions on Yemen, diplomats said Wednesday. The resolution would seek to re-launch a political dialogue that broke down after Yemen’s
All sides should ensure protection of civilians in Yemen: EU
War in Yemen is having an alarming impact on civilians, the European Union said on Wednesday, condemning attacks on hospitals, schools and homes. The effect, particularly on children, was “reaching alarming proportions and exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation,” EU
‘Decisive Storm’ strikes Houthis for sixth night
The Saudi-led “Operation Decisive Storm” carried out a sixth night of air strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi militias across the country, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Wednesday. The coalition targeted two Houthi military installations in the city of al-Dhale southwest
Pakistani delegation in Riyadh for talks on Yemen
A delegation of senior Pakistani officials arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday as Islamabad weighs how much support to provide the kingdom in its fight against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The delegation, led by Pakistani Defense Minister
Saudi deputy crown prince receives commander of Malaysian Army
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Interior Mohammed bin Naif received Tuesday the commander of the Malaysian Army in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the commander of the army stressed Malaysia’s support for the Saudi-led
Arab coalition welcomes aid in Yemen
Non-military aid to Yemen provided by countries or humanitarian organizations is ‘welcomed’ but needs to be made through “diplomatic channels,” the Saudi-led coalition spokesman said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri said all relief efforts are hailed by the Arab coalition
Pakistan to join Saudi coalition against Houthis
Pakistan will send troops to Saudi Arabia to join the coalition fighting Yemeni Houthi rebels, a senior government official said on Monday, joining several Gulf states, Sudan, Egypt and Morocco. Largely Sunni Muslim Pakistan – a regional ally of Saudi
Saudi-led forces block Yemen ports
The Arab coalition naval forces are now in full control of Yemeni sea ports, a spokesman for the Saudi military said on Monday. Spokesman Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri said naval forces are blocking the movement of ships to prevent weapons
Yemen FM blames Houthis for strike on refugee camp
Yemen’s foreign minister blamed Iranian-allied Houthi fighters for an air strike on a camp for displaced people and refugees in northern Yemen that killed at least 45 people on Monday, denying any link to Saudi-led military operations. Riyadh Yaseen was
King Salman open to meeting Yemen political parties
Saudi Arabia is open to a meeting of all Yemeni political parties who are willing to preserve Yemen’s security and stability, state news agency SPA quoted King Salman as saying in a cabinet statement on Monday. Such a meeting of
Saudi lawyers hail ‘Decisive Storm’ as important for stability in Yemen
A number of Saudi lawyers and legal consultants have hailed Operation Decisive Storm against Houthi rebels in Yemen by describing it as a correct decision and a vital step that will ensure the security and stability of Yemen. They said
Decisive Storm’ targeting Houthi ‘ballistic missiles’
A military spokesman for the Saudi-led Operation “Decisive Storm” said on Sunday that there would be no safe haven for the Houthi militias in Yemen as the coalition’s air power targeted for a fourth day ballistic missiles that had been
Saudi Arabia has not made decision on sending ground troops to Yemen
Saudi Arabia has made no decision about whether to send ground troops into Yemen but is keeping its options open, the country’s ambassador to the United States said on Sunday. In separate comments on NBC and CBS television channels, Adel
Arab coalition air strikes kill 15 Yemeni rebel troops
Arab coalition air strikes hit the headquarters of the rebel republican guard in Yemen’s capital, killing 15 soldiers, a military official told Agence France-Presse Sunday. The overnight raid struck the al-Subaha base in western Sanaa, the official said. A medic
Rebellion among Houthi militia ranks in Taez
Yemeni security forces in Taez, who had allied themselves with the Houthi militia and supporters of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, rebelled against orders of marching to Aden, Al Arabiya News Channel reported Sunday citing local sources. Members of Taez’s
Strikes pound Houthi depots in Yemen’s Saada
Saudi-led airstrikes struck military targets and weapons depots controlled by Houthi rebels in the Yemeni city of Saada on Sunday, where members of the militia released hundreds of convicted criminals and took control of the Kahlan military camp, Al Arabiya
Arab League summit supports ‘Decisive Storm’
The Arab League is expected on Sunday to call for the establishment of a voluntary, unified military force that member states can turn to when facing security challenges, according to a draft statement obtained by Al Arabiya News Channel. The
One of Saleh’s sons allegedly wounded in Yemen
One of the sons of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s was wounded on Saturday as Saudi-led coalition forces continued for a third day targeting Houthis in the country, according to reports cited by Al Arabiya News Channel. It is
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