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 sternly declared that safeguarding Makkah is a "red line" following the Houthi drone attack on the kingdom's air defences south of the revered city. The Organisation of Islamic Co-operation vehemently condemned the assault, asserting it violated the sanctity of Islamic holy sites and endangered innocent lives. In Abu Dhabi, the leaders of the UAE and Syria convened to deliberate on bolstering economic collaboration between their nations.
A recent investigation by The National revealed that a major fuel scandal in Lebanon can be traced back to sanctioned Russian oil linked to a clandestine maritime network. The National's researchers have observed a significant surge in ransomware attacks across the Middle East, with criminal organizations increasingly targeting businesses and critical infrastructure in the Gulf region.
Additionally, Abu Dhabi is set to construct a direct railway link connecting its principal Etihad Rail station with the Zayed International Airport.
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