Saudi Arabia Slams Houthis for Continued Attacks on Yemen’s Civilian, Economic Locations 

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Slams Houthis for Continued Attacks on Yemen’s Civilian, Economic Locations 

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for their continued attacks on civilian and economic locations in Yemen. 

The Foreign Ministry slammed the Houthis for also targeting global energy and marine trade routes. 

Such practices confirm the Houthis’ ongoing approach in increasing the suffering of the Yemeni people and their constant rejection of all international peace initiatives and efforts, it added. 

The Ministry underscored the Kingdom’s complete solidarity with and support to Yemen 

It reiterated its call to stop the ongoing supply of weapons to the Houthis in violation of United Nations resolutions. 

It stressed Saudi Arabia’s firm support to the Yemeni people and the importance of providing the necessary support to the Presidential Leadership Council to achieve sustainable peace in Yemen. 



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.