UAE Condemns Houthi Attempt to Attack Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait

A general view of Abu Dhabi, UAE. (WAM)
A general view of Abu Dhabi, UAE. (WAM)
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UAE Condemns Houthi Attempt to Attack Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait

A general view of Abu Dhabi, UAE. (WAM)
A general view of Abu Dhabi, UAE. (WAM)

The UAE has condemned the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militias’ systematic attempts to attack civilians and civilian objects in Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait with an explosive drone.

In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) on Sunday, the UAE reiterated that such systematic terror attacks by the Houthis reflect their blatant disregard for the international community and all international laws and norms.

The Ministry urged the international community to take an immediate and decisive stance to stop these recurrent acts, which target critical infrastructure and threaten the security and stability of the Kingdom, as well as global energy supplies.

It also stressed that the continued threat of these attacks in recent days is a grave escalation that represents new evidence of this militias' attempts to undermine security and stability in the region, state news agency WAM reported.

The UAE renewed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia over these subversive terrorist attacks and reiterated its stance against all threats to the Kingdom's security and stability.

It also affirmed its support for all measures taken by Saudi authorities to maintain the safety and security of its citizens.



Tuwaiq 4 Joint Air Exercise Starts in Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base

The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA
The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA
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Tuwaiq 4 Joint Air Exercise Starts in Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base

The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA
The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA

The Tuwaiq 4 joint air exercise maneuvers began at Prince Sultan Air Base in the presence of unit commanders and with the participation of forces from various nations.

The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. Participating nations include the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Morocco, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Greece. Bahrain and Egypt are also involved as observers.

Saudi Colonel Pilot Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khanfour, the Exercise Director, highlighted that Tuwaiq 4 aims to foster cooperation and knowledge exchange in tactical airdrop procedures.

The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness and combat proficiency of air, technical, and support personnel, preparing them for assigned tasks in various tactical landing scenarios.

Tuwaiq 4 includes joint operations by participating units, featuring tactical landings from varying altitudes supported by combat air missions and the implementation of search and rescue operations.

The exercise agenda includes lectures on essential techniques in tactical landing, as well as planning phases, management, leadership, and evaluation of tactical airdrop operations.