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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 Arabia, UAE Bust Drug Smuggling Network

Some 267,300 amphetamine pills were seized. (Saudi Ministry of Interior)
Some 267,300 amphetamine pills were seized. (Saudi Ministry of Interior)
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Saudi Arabia, UAE Bust Drug Smuggling Network

Some 267,300 amphetamine pills were seized. (Saudi Ministry of Interior)
Some 267,300 amphetamine pills were seized. (Saudi Ministry of Interior)

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates succeeded in busting a drug smuggling network.

Saudi Ministry of Interior security spokesman Brigadier General Talal bin Shalhoub said that cooperation with the UAE led to the foiling of an attempt to smuggle 267,300 amphetamine pills.

The operation was a success through proactive security monitoring of criminal networks engaged in drug smuggling, and information provided by the ministry, represented by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, to the UAE’s National Anti-Narcotics Authority of the United Arab Emirates, he revealed.

He praised the ongoing cooperation with the UAE's authority in tracking and seizing narcotics, stressing that it reflects the level of security integration and coordination between the two countries in confronting cross-border criminal networks.

The Kingdom will continue to crack down on criminal activities that target its security and youth with narcotics, he vowed.

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Saudi Defense Ministry Denies Reports of Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj

Saudi Defense Ministry Denies Reports of Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj
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Saudi Defense Ministry Denies Reports of Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj

Saudi Defense Ministry Denies Reports of Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj

Saudi official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that reports circulating about Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj Governorate having been targeted are inaccurate, SPA reported.

Major General Al-Malki said: “The activation of warning sirens in Al-Kharj Governorate early this morning was a precautionary measure following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen, which disappeared near the border. Investigations are still underway to determine the details and circumstances of this launch.”

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Saudi Passports Directorate Utilizes Airport E-Gates to Speed Up Hajj Pilgrim Departures

Automated E-gates allow departing pilgrims to complete passport control steps independently in a matter of seconds. (SPA)
Automated E-gates allow departing pilgrims to complete passport control steps independently in a matter of seconds. (SPA)
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Saudi Passports Directorate Utilizes Airport E-Gates to Speed Up Hajj Pilgrim Departures

Automated E-gates allow departing pilgrims to complete passport control steps independently in a matter of seconds. (SPA)
Automated E-gates allow departing pilgrims to complete passport control steps independently in a matter of seconds. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports is utilizing modern technologies, including self-service E-gates at international airports, to streamline departure procedures for post-Hajj pilgrims across all border ports.

By instantly matching biometric data, these automated E-gates allow departing pilgrims to complete passport control steps independently in a matter of seconds.

The initiative, by the Ministry of Interior, significantly enhances passenger flow, reduces waiting times, and ensures a smoother, more efficient exit journey for travelers.

Saudi Arabia had announced the exceptional success of this year’s Hajj season that was backed by an integrated system of security, organization, and services, allowing pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.

The 2026 Hajj saw 1,707,301 pilgrims perform the rituals, with 1,485,729 pilgrims arriving via air ports, 54,429 by land, and 6,497 by sea.

Spokesperson of the General Directorate of Passports Major Nasser Al-Otaibi stressed on Sunday that the directorate continues to implement its operational plan for the departure of pilgrims through all international air, land, and sea ports.