Islamabad, Sep 17 (UNI) Pakistan on Thursday said it remained committed "in intent and spirit" to implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia and the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance, as renewed Houthi attacks intensified concerns over the kingdom''s security.
Riyadh, Sep 16 (UNI) Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Mecca before it could enter the holy city''s restricted airspace, the Saudi-led coalition said, accusing Yemen''s Houthi movement of launching the aircraft toward Islam''s holiest city.
Riyadh, Sept 15 (UNI) Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts on Tuesday warning residents of a “potential danger” in the western cities of Jeddah, Mecca and Taif, urging them to take shelter and follow official safety instructions.