Houthis condemned for Makkah attack, UAE and Syria hold talks and ransomware activity rises across region
In today's episode of Trending Middle East , Saudi Arabia has warned that the security of Makkah is a “red line” after the kingdom's air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of the holy city. The Organisation of Islamic Co-operation condemned the attack, saying it breached the sanctity of Islamic holy sites and threatened civilians. In Abu Dhabi, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Syrian…
Saudi Arabia has asserted that Makkah's security is a "red line" following the destruction of a Houthi drone by the kingdom's air defenses. The Organization of Islamic Co-operation strongly condemned the attack, asserting it violated the sanctity of Islamic holy sites and endangered civilians. In Abu Dhabi, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed held discussions with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara regarding the prospects of strengthening economic cooperation between their nations.
A recent investigation by The National has traced a major fuel scandal in Lebanon to sanctioned Russian oil, which is linked to a clandestine maritime network. Cybersecurity experts report a significant increase in ransomware attacks throughout the Middle East, with these criminal entities increasingly targeting businesses and infrastructure across the Gulf.
Additionally, Abu Dhabi is considering the construction of a direct transportation link between its principal Etihad Rail station and Zayed International Airport.
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