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16 Travelers Injured in Jazan by Debris from Houthi Drone Downed by Coalition

Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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16 Travelers Injured in Jazan by Debris from Houthi Drone Downed by Coalition

Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced on Monday that it had destroyed an armed drone, fired by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, against King Abdullah Airport in Jazan.

The debris from the drone fell around the airport, injuring 16 civilians from various nationalities, it added.

Three travelers are in critical condition.

The coalition revealed that the drone was launched from Sanaa International Airport with the purpose to carry out attacks against civilians.

Earlier, the coalition carried out an operation in Sanaa in response to the Houthis' firing of another drone that also targeted Jazan.

No one was injured in that attack.

The coalition vowed to neutralize the Houthis' sophisticated capabilities in order to protect civilians.

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Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million

Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million
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Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million

Saudi Ministry of Interior: Digital Identities Issued via ‘Absher’ Surpass 28 Million

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that the number of unified digital identities issued through its electronic platform "Absher" has exceeded 28 million.

These identities enable users to access the Ministry's services through its platforms: Absher Individuals, Absher Business, and Absher Government. Additionally, users can interact with over 500 government and private entities via the unified national access portal, "Nafath."

The digital identity system supports seamless and reliable implementation of digital transformation services and national electronic transactions. By providing electronic services that meet the highest quality standards, the Ministry of Interior has played a significant role in advancing Saudi Arabia's position on the United Nations digital services index.

The Ministry's initiatives leverage cutting-edge technical solutions to streamline service procedures, boost user experiences, and increase beneficiary satisfaction, underscoring Saudi Arabia's leadership in digital transformation.