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UAE Says Missiles and Drones Used in Attack, Some Intercepted

This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)
This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)
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UAE Says Missiles and Drones Used in Attack, Some Intercepted

This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)
This handout satellite image made available by Planet Labs PBC shows white fire-suppressing foam after a blaze at a fuel depot of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Musaffah industrial district in the Emirati capital, on January 17, 2022. (Photo by 2022 Planet Labs PBC. / AFP)

UAE’s ambassador to the United States said Thursday that cruise missiles and ballistic missiles alongside drones were used in Monday's deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates, which intercepted part of the attack.

The assault killed three civilians in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE said the attack - claimed by Yemen’s Houthi militias - hit a fuel depot of state oil firm ADNOC in Musaffah and a construction site near Abu Dhabi airport. Abu Dhabi police said they found parts of small planes that could possibly be drones.

"Several attacks - a combination of cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones - targeted civilian sites in the UAE. Several were intercepted," Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba said.

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration is considering re-designating the Houthis as an international terrorist organization following the attack on the UAE.

Asked if he supported returning the Iran-backed Houthis to the US list of foreign terrorist organizations, from which they were removed nearly a year ago, Biden replied, "The answer is, it's under consideration."

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Saudi Interior Ministry's Continuous Efforts Enhance National Security Landscape

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry's Continuous Efforts Enhance National Security Landscape

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior (MOI) has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program.

The “Level of Trust in Security Services” indicator recorded an impressive 99.77% in 2023, surpassing the 2030 target by 111%. Additionally, the “Premeditated Murder Rate per 100,000 Population” indicator achieved an actual rate of 0.59, exceeding the 2030 target by 119%.

The MOI and its sectors have made significant advancements in their security and humanitarian systems across all levels. (SPA)

According to a statement by the MOI on Monday, these achievements are credited to the consistent support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The MOI and its sectors have made significant advancements in their security and humanitarian systems across all levels, delivering high-quality services to citizens, residents, and visitors alike. These efforts strengthen societal security and benefit all individuals residing in the Kingdom, contributing to a comprehensive national security renaissance, said the statement.

The “Level of Trust in Security Services” indicator recorded an impressive 99.77% in 2023, surpassing the 2030 target by 111%. (SPA)

This progress has been driven by initiatives such as “Pioneering Police Centers,” the “Unified Security Operations Center (911),” the “Unified Crime Classification System,” “Security Equipment,” and the enhancement of the “Aman Platform,” all of which underscore the Kingdom’s enduring commitment to safety and security.

These achievements are credited to the consistent support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)