Saudi Arabia Welcomes Jordan’s Initiative for Commercial Flights Between Amman, Sanaa

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Jordan’s Initiative for Commercial Flights Between Amman, Sanaa

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates' initiative to operate regular commercial flights between Amman and Sanaa to facilitate civilian movement and address the humanitarian needs of the Yemeni people.

Commending the Yemeni government's approval of the measure as a positive step toward serving the Yemeni people and alleviating humanitarian suffering, the Saudi ministry urged the Houthis to engage positively with the initiative and cease escalatory practices that exacerbate the country's crisis.

The ministry reiterated its unwavering support for all efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in Yemen, preserving its sovereignty, and fulfilling the aspirations of its people.

The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates had announced that Royal Jordanian Airlines would implement an initiative to operate regular flights from Amman to Sanaa, noting that work would proceed to complete the technical and logistical procedures for this.

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry affirmed that the initiative comes in support of Saudi Arabia's efforts to back the peace process in Yemen, and in implementation of previous understandings regarding the operation of commercial flights between Jordan and Yemen.



Coalition Continues to Intercept Houthi Terrorist Attacks

Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
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Coalition Continues to Intercept Houthi Terrorist Attacks

Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said Wednesday that a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed.

Earlier Wednesday, the General Directorate of Civil Defense stated that its teams in Riyadh responded on Tuesday to falling debris from two cruise missiles launched by the Houthis after they were intercepted and destroyed.

Four people were injured — two women, a man, and a child — and 15 homes sustained limited material damage. Standard procedures for such incidents were followed.

On Tuesday, the Coalition intercepted several ballistic and cruise missiles, and drones.


Saudi, Polish Defense Ministers Discuss Ways to Support Regional Security

 Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi, Polish Defense Ministers Discuss Ways to Support Regional Security

 Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held on Tuesday a telephone call with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

They reviewed military and defense cooperation between their countries and discussed ways to support regional security and stability.

They also condemned the terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia.


Qatar, Kuwait Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Calls with FM

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a visit to Washington in September 2026. (Getty Images/AFP)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a visit to Washington in September 2026. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Qatar, Kuwait Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Calls with FM

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a visit to Washington in September 2026. (Getty Images/AFP)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a visit to Washington in September 2026. (Getty Images/AFP)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Tuesday separate phone calls from Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

The ministers discussed the latest developments in the region and renewed their condemnation of the heinous attacks by the Houthi terrorist militia targeting civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia.

The calls also covered regional developments and the importance of continued efforts, coordination, and consultations among their countries to strengthen joint Gulf cooperation and preserve regional security and stability.