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 »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: Yemen
Houthi fighter killed in Arab Coalition air raids in Yemen
:: Houthi leader, Khalid Silan, also known as Abu Hussein, and a number of his companions were killed during an Arab Coalition air raid in al-Tifa directorate, Yemeni forces in al-Bayda directorate said on Friday. According to reports, Silan operated
Yemen’s Houthis kidnap several republican guards in Sanaa
:: Yemen’s Houthi militias carried out a series of kidnappings of republican guards in Sanaa following the guards’ refusal to join Houthi frontlines, according to a Yemeni brigadier general. The general added that armed Houthis raided republican guards’ homes and
New envoy to Yemen gives his first report to UN Security Council
:: The incoming United Nations envoy to Yemen is giving his first report to the Security Council. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced in February the appointment of Martin Griffiths of the United Kingdom as his Special Envoy for
Arab Coalition downs two Iranian drones in Yemen’s Midi
:: Al Arabiya has learned on Tuesday from sources that Arab Coalition forces were able to shoot down two Iranian drone aircrafts in the Midi district of Hajjah province. The Houthi militias reportedly launched the Iran-made drones a day earlier
Houthis launch missile after Saudi-led coalition warns of ‘painful’ response; attack thwarted
:: Saudi air defenses shot down a ballistic missile fired by Houthis toward Saudi Arabia on Monday night, the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthi rebels said on Tuesday. Colonel Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesman, said the missile was monitored by
Yemen’s Houthi militia leader says tribesmen are ‘traitors’
:: Houthi militia leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi held a meeting with senior militia field commanders, Yemeni sources said on Friday. The meeting took place at a time when the Arab coalition-backed Yemeni army, which is fighting against the militia, has
Saudi Arabia funds humanitarian plan in Yemen with half a billion dollars
:: Saudi Arabia has raised $0.5 bln to contribute to the ‘humanitarian plan’ in Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates has granted the same amount. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said Tuesday from Geneva at a conference held for
More than 30 Houthi militias killed or injured in fierce Yemen battles
:: More than 30 Houthi militiamen were killed or injured following fierce battles with the legitimate Yemeni army east of al-Bayda in Yemen. Civilian sources said the battles took place between the districts of al-Malagem and Nateh. Battles also broke
Saudi Arabia ‘providing relief to all in need in Yemen without discrimination’
:: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched a fresh campaign on Monday to deliver humanitarian aid in Yemen, saying that the center provided relief without discrimination to areas under legitimate rule and those controlled by the
Yemeni minister reveals why he believes war against Houthis hasn’t ended
:: Yemeni Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Misri said on Monday that the “delay in finalizing the war” against Houthi militias has been down to the legitimate government forces ensuring that they “respect human rights during the ongoing battles.” His statements came
Yemeni forces announce end of battle against al-Qaeda in Abyan
:: Yemen forces backed by Arab coalition forces concluded Operation Sweeping Torrent to purge Abyan of al-Qaeda remnants and accomplished major victories in record time. The UAE’s news agency said Al Mahfad District, Abyan’s largest districts, and Wadi Hamra were
Draft UN Security Council resolution condemns Houthi militia missiles in Yemen
:: The United Nations Security Council is expected to release a draft resolution which stresses the need to ensure humanitarian aid workers’ security in Yemen. It also condemns Houthi militia ballistic missiles. According to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, diplomatic sources said
Saudi-backed Yemen forces advancing closer to Haradh border
:: The Arab Coalition forces pushed forward a large military force closer to the border of Haradh city in Hajjah province, northwest of Yemen. According to military sources, the Saudi unit has pushed a military brigade into the Haradh axis
17 Houthis killed, dozens injured in Sanaa battles with Yemeni army
:: Following fierce battles with the Yemeni Army and Arab Coalition, 17 Houthis were killed and dozens injured on Wednesday in Nahm, in Yemen’s capital Sanaa. In a statement, the Yemeni army said, “National army forces fought fierce battles with
Houthi prisoners reveal they were trained by Hezbollah experts
:: Houthi prisoners said the movement members were trained by Hezbollah experts before they were dispatched to the different fighting fronts. In a video published by the Yemeni army’s media center on Tuesday night, a Houthi prisoner identified as Zakaria
Yemen foils operation to smuggle weapons from Sanaa
:: Security forces in Radfan, on Monday, managed to intercept a shipment of weapons coming from Sanaa en route to Aden. A security checkpoint stopped a small transport bus carrying passengers as camouflage, while small boxes were placed under the
Yemeni minister lauds KSRelief
:: Yemeni Minister of Local Administration Abdul Raqib Fatah hailed the assistance provided by Saudi Arabia to Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Kingdom’s assistance to Yemen is demonstrated by the efforts of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and
UAE launches ‘Operation Decisive Sword’ targeting al-Qaeda in Yemen
:: The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday the launch of “Operation Decisive Sword” targeting al-Qaeda operatives in Yemen. A statement from the official news agency WAM said the operation “began early morning against a stronghold of terrorism in the
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