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UAE Says Destroys 2 Ballistic Missiles Fired at it by Houthis in Yemen

The UAE destroys two ballistic missile fired at it by the Houthis in Yemen. (WAM)
The UAE destroys two ballistic missile fired at it by the Houthis in Yemen. (WAM)
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UAE Says Destroys 2 Ballistic Missiles Fired at it by Houthis in Yemen

The UAE destroys two ballistic missile fired at it by the Houthis in Yemen. (WAM)
The UAE destroys two ballistic missile fired at it by the Houthis in Yemen. (WAM)

The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the terrorist Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against the country.

The ministry confirmed there were no casualties resulting from the attack, as the fragments of the ballistic missiles fell in different areas around the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, reported the state news agency (WAM).

In its statement, the ministry stressed its "full readiness to deal with any threats," adding that it will "take all necessary measures to protect the UAE from any attacks."

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Saudi Defense Ministry Hosts Eighth Meeting of 'Dragon Group' Chiefs of Staff 

Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Ministry Hosts Eighth Meeting of 'Dragon Group' Chiefs of Staff 

Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Defense hosted the eighth meeting of the "Dragon Group" Chiefs of Staff in Riyadh., reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

The meeting was attended by the chiefs of staff and representatives from Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, United Kingdom, and the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The meeting was opened by Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and covered topics of common interest, including counter-terrorism, developments in the Palestinian territories, the need for humanitarian aid access, and regional de-escalation efforts.

The participants stressed the importance of maritime security, ensuring the safety of waterways, and strengthening anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations.