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Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh after Houthis' deadly attacks on airports

Several explosions were reported on Thursday in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh amid ongoing fighting between the kingdom and Yemen's Houthis. A day earlier, three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by the Iran-backed rebel group.

France 24 · 16h ago

Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people

Two attacks on Saudi airports by Houthi rebels resulted in three fatalities and numerous injuries on Wednesday. The strikes targeted Abha and Riyadh's King Khalid airports, affecting Moroccan, Algerian, and Sudanese nationals. In response to threats against oil and military assets, Saudi Arabia has bolstered security measures around key locations.…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

New wave of Houthi missile strikes in southern Saudi Arabia, claims Iran's Press TV

A new wave of Houthi missile strikes was reported towards Saudi Arabia, with warnings issued and later lifted for residents in Khamis Mushait and Abha, according to Iranian state media and Al Jazeera. The strikes come as Yemen's western coast faces severe healthcare disruptions, while BRICS nations call for restraint…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Yemen-bound Plane Carrying Houthi Prisoners Leaves Saudi Arabia

A flight carrying Houthi prisoners left Saudi Arabia on Saturday bound for Yemen's capital Sanaa, after which another flight will arrive to the Kingdom carrying Saudi prisoners, on the second day of the prisoner exchange operation. The flight from the southern Saudi city of Abha took off before 9 am…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia Celebrates Eid Al-Fitr with Theater Shows

The special theater shows enlisted in the Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations Program 2022 organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in Riyadh kicked off on Wednesday. The program, launched in Jeddah, Dammam, and Abha, includes comedy and dramatic performances. The three-day program started on Wednesday with the ‘Big Night’ play at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022

US Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abha, Vows to Hold Houthis to Account

The United States condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement: "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Shrapnel wounds 12 as Saudi defences blow up drone near airport

Travellers among those hurt by falling debris after Saudi air defences intercept drone near Abha airport.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2022

12 Civilians Wounded in Terrorist Houthi Attack on Abha Airport

Saudi air defenses thwarted on Thursday a cross-border attack using an armed drone by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against Abha International Airport Twelve civilians from various nationalities were wounded as a result of shrapnel falling over the facility. The joint forces of the Saudi-led Arab coalition said that by targeting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2022

Saudi-led coalition says destroyed drone launched towards Abha airport, 4 injured

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen said on Thursday four people including travelers and workers in Abha airport were lightly injured as shrapnel from a destroyed drone landed in the surrounding area.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2022