OIC Condemns Failed Houthi Attempts to Target Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat
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OIC Condemns Failed Houthi Attempts to Target Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the OIC Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. Asharq Al-Awsat

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen has condemned the failed attempts by the Iran-backed Houthi militias to target civilians in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Othaimeen praised the forces of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, which have managed to intercept and destroy an explosive-laden drone launched by the Houthis towards the Saudi city of Najran.

The Coalition has reported repeated Houthi drone or missile attack attempts recently.



Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warned on Friday of heavy rains in Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate including the centers of Rahat and Madrakah.

The rain will be accompanied by strong winds, lack of horizontal visibility, hail, torrents, and thunderstorms.

It said the weather conditions will continue until Friday night.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with other government agencies working in the Grand Mosque, intensified cleaning and drying of the Mataf area (circumambulation track) after the rainfall witnessed in Makkah on Thursday to ensure the safety and security of worshippers and Umrah performers.

The authority mobilized more than 200 supervisors and observers, 4,000 workers, and more than 500 pieces of equipment to deal with the rain.

To ensure the thoroughness of the cleaning process, water suction and washing equipment were strategically distributed both inside and outside the Grand Mosque.