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Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Ten Houthi Ballistic Missiles Launched Toward Southern Saudi Arabia RIYADH, October 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition announced the interception and destruction of ten ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward southern Saudi Arabia. The announcement was published on the official account of Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Source: Official Spokespers

Debris Falls in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh After Houthi Missile Interceptions RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Debris fell in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh following the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and Madinah regions, Civil Defense said on Saturday. Parts of the missiles landed in Wadi Al-Mughammis in Makkah. Fragments from the interceptions also fell in Jeddah’s Al-Nuzhah neighbor

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Drone in Riyadh Region RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a drone in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Region, its spokesperson announced on Thursday. The announcement was published on the official account of Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Source: Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

Dammam Airport Attack Death Toll Rises to Two as Flights Return to Normal RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The death toll from Wednesday evening’s attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has risen to two, while airport operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The two people killed were a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident, the authority said in an update following co

One Killed, Eight Injured in Attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening killed one resident and injured eight other people, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The injured were immediately taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries ranged from minor to severe, the authority said in a statement carried by the Saudi Pre

Typhoon fighter jets from Britain's Royal Air Force on the tarmac at RAAF Darwin base in Darwin, northern Australia July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham LONDON, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Britain will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi drones and missiles, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The additional support follows a request from the Saudi government. Bri

Six Saudi Citizens Injured as Hostile Projectile Hits Najran RIYADH, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Six Saudi citizens were injured when a hostile projectile fell in Najran City, Saudi Civil Defense said on Sunday. The incident also caused damage to three homes and three vehicles. Source: Saudi Civil Defense.

Princess Al-Jawhara bint Fahad bin Mishari bin Saud bin Jalawi Al Saud Has Passed Away RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Princess Al-Jawhara bint Fahad bin Mishari bin Saud bin Jalawi Al Saud has passed away, the Saudi Royal Court announced in a statement on Friday. The funeral prayer will be held on October 17 following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. Source: SPA.

Four Injured, 15 Homes Damaged by Debris From Intercepted Houthi Cruise Missiles in Riyadh RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Debris from two Houthi cruise missiles intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh injured four people and caused limited damage to 15 homes on Tuesday, October 13, a Saudi Civil Defense spokesperson said. The injured were two women, a man and a child, the spokesperson said. Saudi Civil Defense responded to the falling debris and carried out t

Coalition Reports Two Ballistic Missiles, Four Cruise Missiles and Two Drones Intercepted and Destroyed RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen reported the interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and two drones in a series of announcements compiled by SPA. The two ballistic missiles were launched by the Houthi militia toward Harad and Dhahran, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Ye

U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia Warns Americans of Potential Airport Attacks and Travel Disruptions RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia warned American citizens on Tuesday of potential attacks on airports, flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions, urging extreme caution when using airports in Saudi Arabia. In its October 13 security alert, U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia said the General Authority of Civil Aviation had extende

One Pakistani Resident Killed, 11 Others Injured in King Khalid International Airport Attack RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 other people were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday afternoon, October 11, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a follow-up statement on Monday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation said the injured were immediately taken to hospital for me

Houthi Ballistic Missile Intercepted and Destroyed in Al-Kharj, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Spokesperson Says RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia was intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj Governorate, Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said, according to SPA. He described the militia as terrorist. Source: SPA, citing the Coalition to Re

Projectile Falls Near King Fahd International Airport, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Spokesperson Says DAMMAM, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A projectile fell in the vicinity of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said, according to SPA. Source: SPA, citing the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson

King Khalid International Airport Attack Kills 12, Injures 309, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Twelve people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday afternoon’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in an update published by SPA on Sunday. Those killed were four Saudi citizens and eight residents: two from Bangladesh and one each from the United States, Eg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Urges Saudis Affected by Riyadh Flight Disruptions to Contact Saudi Missions Abroad RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Saudi citizens abroad whose journeys were affected by the suspension or delay of flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to contact Saudi Arabia’s missions in the countries where they are staying, SPA reported on Saturday. The appeal includes citizens unable to rea

King Khalid International Airport Operations Suspended After Attack, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Operations at King Khalid International Airport have been temporarily suspended following an attack on Saturday afternoon, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement carried by SPA. The attack injured several people, with the number of injured still being established, according to the General Authority

Kuwait Airways Cancels Two Riyadh Flights, Citing Airport Closure RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait Airways cancelled two flights serving Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, saying the airport had closed because of the security situation, according to a statement published on the company’s official X account. The cancellations affect flight KU775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and flight KU776 from Riyadh to Kuwait. Separately, Reuters reported that travellers were