Saudi Govt Slams Houthi Attack on Abha Airport as War Crime

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Slams Houthi Attack on Abha Airport as War Crime

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)

The Saudi government slammed as a war crime on Tuesday the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ repeated attempts to target Abha International Airport.

The two attempts were deliberate and an extension of the militias’ hostile acts that have targeted travelers and workers at the facility, it added.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The cabinet stressed the need to take the necessary measures that ensure the security of civilians and civilian locations in line with international humanitarian law.

The ministers also reviewed the latest talks held between Saudi Arabia and several countries in recent days that were aimed at strengthening cooperation in various fields and coordination over regional and international issues.

King Salman briefed the ministers on the telephone talks he held with Tunisian President Kais Saied. King Salman underscored the Kingdom’s keenness on the security and stability of Tunisia, saying it stands by it as it grapples with the pandemic.

The government reviewed various regional and international developments. It reiterated the Kingdom’s firm longstanding stance of supporting peace and stability in Afghanistan.

It stressed the need to speed up efforts to reach a comprehensive solution to its crisis, calling on the international community to support emergency relief aid efforts.

Locally, the ministers followed up on the resumption of the new academic year and efforts to ensure that students, faculty and staff are protected against the coronavirus.



Syria’s Sharaa Makes First Visit to the UAE

This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
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Syria’s Sharaa Makes First Visit to the UAE

This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)
This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)

President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday where he held talks with UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The UAE President reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people as they navigate the transitional period and rebuild their country in line with their aspirations for a secure, stable, and prosperous future, WAM reported.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the UAE’s unwavering stance in support of Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The Syrian president discussed with Al Nahyan several matters of joint interest between the two countries, SANA news agency reported.