Yemen rebels hit Saudi Arabia with wave of strikes, wounding 73
Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a series of targets in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding 73, in their heaviest attack since the conflict reignited during the Middle East war. The Iran-backed rebels said they hit Abha International Airport, King Khalid air base and facilities belonging to state-owned oil giant Aramco in Abha and Jizan, near their shared border.
In a series of recent events, Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Arabia, resulting in the injury of 73 civilians, including women and children. The Saudi Energy Ministry reported that several energy sites in the southern region were targeted, leading to injuries, fires, and the temporary suspension of some operations.
Qatar emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz would remain crucial to international trade despite ongoing efforts to establish alternative routes. Meanwhile, flights to and from the UAE experienced disruptions due to volcanic ash from Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau affecting air travel. Emirates airline and Etihad Airways canceled services to Jakarta as a result.
Lastly, Mohamed Alabbar, the founder of Emaar, mentioned that Dubai's property market might undergo a 5 to 10 percent adjustment caused by the ongoing Iran war. In Sharjah, a new plan has been introduced to permit senior citizens, their spouses, and retirees to return to part-time work in the public sector.
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