OIC to Hold Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting on Israeli Aggressionhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/4887256-oic-hold-extraordinary-ministerial-meeting-israeli-aggression
OIC to Hold Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting on Israeli Aggression
The OIC held an open-ended Executive Committee extraordinary meeting at the level of foreign ministers at its headquarters on October 18. Photo: OIC
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has said it will hold next week an extraordinary meeting of its Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
The session will be held at the headquarters of its General Secretariat in Jeddah on March 5.
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha is expected to address the opening session, which will be preceded by a preparatory senior officials' meeting (SOM) on Monday to discuss and adopt the draft agenda and work program and consider the draft resolution before submitting it to the Council of Foreign Ministers the following day.
On October 11, Saudi Arabia hosted the extraordinary Joint Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh, organized by the OIC and the Arab League. The conference adopted several decisions, in particular assigning a committee of foreign ministers of member states to tour world capitals and international organizations in an effort to stop the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
As part of its continued efforts to stop the brutal Israeli aggression since October 7, the OIC held an open-ended Executive Committee extraordinary meeting at the level of foreign ministers at its headquarters on October 18.
Coalition: Terrorist Houthi Militia Targets Taibah Power Distribution Station in Madinahhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5324975-coalition-terrorist-houthi-militia-targets-taibah-power-distribution-station-madinah
Damage is seen at the station from the Houthi attack. (SPA)
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Coalition: Terrorist Houthi Militia Targets Taibah Power Distribution Station in Madinah
Damage is seen at the station from the Houthi attack. (SPA)
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki announced on Thursday that the terrorist Houthi militia in Yemen was behind a terrorist attack on the Taibah electricity distribution station in Madinah.
The attack took place at 5:11 am on Tuesday. The investigation and evidence gathered by the relevant authorities confirmed the involvement of the Houthi militia in planning and executing this “cowardly” terrorist act, based on after action review and the wreckage of the drone used.
The attack resulted in one power transformer being taken out of service, without affecting the electricity network.
Debris of the drone used by the terrorist Houthi in the attack. (SPA)
“The cowardly terrorist act, targeting a civilian facility providing electricity to the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, is a continuation of this extremist militia's attempts to target the Two Holy Mosques and their deliberate provocation of millions of Muslims worldwide by targeting Makkah and Madinah,” said Al-Malki.
“The Coalition continues to take and implement measures to deter the terrorist Houthi militia, ensuring the protection of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of the pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah,” he stressed.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the attack.
He stressed that “this heinous Houthi attack has crossed all red lines, represents a blatant provocation to the sentiments of Muslims across the world, and constitutes a grave escalation in violating the sanctity of Islamic holy sites.”
It reveals “an aggressive approach that disregards religious and humanitarian values as well as international laws and norms, particularly in light of repeated attempts to target the Two Holy Mosques and their surrounding areas.”
Damage is seen at the plant as a result of the Houthi attack. (SPA)
Albudaiwi underscored the GCC member states' “steadfast and unwavering stance alongside Saudi Arabia and their full solidarity in confronting anything that threatens its security, stability, and sovereignty.”
He reiterated “complete support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its territory, citizens, residents, and pilgrims,” stressing that the security of the Kingdom and its holy sites “is an integral part of the collective security of the GCC, and that any threat to the Kingdom is a threat to the security of all GCC member states.”
The Jordanian government condemned the Houthi attack as an “outrageous violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, a threat to its security, stability, and territorial integrity, and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.”
Official Spokesperson of the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Fuad Al-Majali expressed Jordan's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
He reaffirmed Jordan's support for all measures taken to ensure the security and safety of its citizens and residents.
President of the Arab Parliament Mohamed Al-Yammahi strongly condemned the attack, stressing that “such criminal acts constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of holy sites, provoke the feelings of Muslims around the world, and threaten the security and stability of the region, rather than the Kingdom’s security alone.”
Al-Yammahi affirmed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures it takes to confront such terrorist acts.
“Such terrorist acts will not undermine Saudi Arabia’s ability to protect its resources, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents,” he added.
Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional Security with Hegseth, Vautrinhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5324974-saudi-defense-minister-discusses-regional-security-hegseth-vautrin
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional Security with Hegseth, Vautrin
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held separate telephone calls on regional security with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin.
With Hegseth, Prince Khalid reviewed the Saudi-US strategic defense partnership and discussed coordinating the two nations' efforts to boost regional security and stability.
They also tackled several regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Prince Khalid and Vautrin discussed prospects for bilateral defense cooperation, addressed regional challenges and efforts to maintain international peace and security. They also covered issues of mutual interest.
Saudi Arabia: Flydubai Captain, Co-Pilot Departed to UAE with Security Teamhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5324972-saudi-arabia-flydubai-captain-co-pilot-departed-uae-security-team
All passengers continued their journey on a replacement Flydubai aircraft. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia: Flydubai Captain, Co-Pilot Departed to UAE with Security Team
All passengers continued their journey on a replacement Flydubai aircraft. (Reuters)
An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Interior said on Thursday that Saudi authorities managed an inflight emergency declared aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, authorizing an emergency landing at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk on September 30.
The aircraft landed safely at 9:45 a.m. with 174 passengers and an eight-member flight crew on board, all of whom received necessary logistical and medical care.
At 5:40 p.m., all passengers continued their journey on a replacement Flydubai aircraft, and the flight crew returned to Dubai on a separate flight operated by the airline.
The captain and co-pilot were transferred to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.
Preliminary investigations conducted by Saudi authorities, in coordination with a security team from the United Arab Emirates, revealed that an altercation took place in which the co-pilot assaulted the captain, resulting in injuries to both individuals.
The source confirmed that following medical clearance, both pilots departed Saudi Arabia for Abu Dhabi on October 1, accompanied by the UAE security team.
The source stressed that Saudi Arabia handles all emergency situations in full adherence to its international and humanitarian obligations, upholding civil aviation safety standards and demonstrating the operational readiness of the Kingdom's aviation and security sectors to respond rapidly and effectively to exceptional circumstances.
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