Tag: Saudi Arabia
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UK warns Britons in Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks rise
The British Embassy in Riyadh has warned Britons in Saudi Arabia that falling debris, not the missiles themselves, is the biggest danger during attacks. Here's what it means if you're planning a trip there from Kuwait. Read more →
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Saudi coalition shoots down two Houthi drones over Mecca
The Saudi-led coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen says it shot down two Houthi drones over the Mecca region and southern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, with no further details given. Read more →
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Saudi forces down 3 Houthi missiles aimed at Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed three Houthi cruise missiles aimed at the Riyadh region on Wednesday, the coalition said, with no word yet on damage or casualties. Read more →
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Kuwait backs Saudi Arabia after missiles hit Riyadh,
Kuwait reaffirmed its full support for Saudi Arabia after the kingdom intercepted missiles aimed at Riyadh, with falling debris causing minor damage to an Aramco building in the capital's financial district. Read more →
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Building in Riyadh hit by shrapnel in attack attempt
An administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was hit by falling shrapnel during an attempted attack on Sunday, Saudi officials say, with only minor damage and no injuries reported. Read more →
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Riyadh on alert by Saudi Civil Defence
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued early warning alerts telling residents in Riyadh and parts of the Eastern Province to take shelter immediately, before saying the danger had passed in several areas. Read more →
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Iraq admits its soil used to attack Gulf neighbours
Iraq's foreign minister admitted external parties used Iraqi soil to attack Gulf neighbours, as Baghdad tries to rein in armed factions and repair ties with Saudi Arabia. Read more →
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Saudi Arabia Arrests 11,587 People in One Week for Visa Breaches
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior says it arrested 11,587 people in one week for residency, labour and border violations, with tougher checks now hitting anyone who crosses the border for work, Umrah or family visits. Read more →
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Iran warns Saudi oil plants, Britain could be hit
An Iranian lawmaker has warned that Saudi oil facilities, power stations and desalination plants could be targeted, and that Britain is within missile range, if Western countries back new strikes on Iran. Read more →
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Four new nations added to Saudi tourist visa
Saudi Arabia has added Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia to its tourist visa eligibility list, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Read more →