NATIONAL SECURITY

Saudi project clears 639 Houthi mines in Yemen

Saudi project clears 639 Houthi mines in Yemen

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 639 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included eight anti-personnel mines, 45 anti-tank mines, 585 unexploded ordnances and one explosive device, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 478,222 mines had been cleared since […]

Saudi authorities arrest 6 people after they attempt to smuggle nearly half a million amphetamine pills

Saudi authorities arrest 6 people after they attempt to smuggle nearly half a million amphetamine pills

RIYADH: Six people have been arrested for attempting to smuggle almost half a million amphetamine pills into Saudi Arabia, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control said on Wednesday. Spokesman Maj. Mohammed Al-Nujaidi said during a security follow-up on drug smuggling and distributing networks targeting the security of the Kingdom, officials seized 456,000 amphetamine tablets hidden […]

Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar

Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster its alliance with Washington amid US tensions with other Gulf Arab states. Qatar has sought a largely neutral stance on the conflict, but while trying to avoid choosing sides, it has […]

Israel accuses Iran of maritime attacks from UAE bases

Israel accuses Iran of maritime attacks from UAE bases

The Israeli Defence Ministry accused Iran of launching sea attacks from bases in the United Arab Emirates. According to the ministry, the attacks originated from naval bases in Chabahar and on the island of Kesem.