Saudi Arabia: Two Houthi ballistic missiles intercepted over Khamis Mushait
<p>Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognized government announced that they had intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi rebels toward the city of Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia.</p>
RIYADH — Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary praised Saudi Arabia's resilience and preparedness in countering Houthi terrorist assaults on civilians and infrastructure. He affirmed the Kingdom's commitment to security, development, and protection of resources, while maintaining a focus on citizen well-being. Al-Dossary underscored the Kingdom's readiness to address emergencies through interagency coordination and advanced capabilities against missile and drone threats.
He reassured the public that daily life in the Kingdom proceeded normally, emphasizing readiness as a demonstration of preparedness, not anxiety. All state agencies had increased readiness and adhered to updated plans for service continuity. The spokesman for Coalition Forces, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, would soon address the media regarding the attack on King Khalid Airport and subsequent developments.
Al-Dossary highlighted the government's primary goals of national progress and improving the quality of life for all residents, citing initiatives to rectify the status of illegal Yemenis and a blood donation campaign. He reported that over 63,000 Saudi families had purchased their first homes in the first half of 2026. Recent decisions and achievements included the approval of the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law, Saudi Railways' financing of 10 new passenger trains, and the implementation of Saudization across 69 professions.
Al-Dossary announced the discovery of approximately 114 million tons of rare earth ore at the Jabal Sayid project, with potential uranium indications. The energy storage sector reached SR4.5 billion in value, while investments in water industry localization amounted to SR2.8 billion. The minister commended the Kingdom's leadership in the Healthy Cities Program, its success in conducting 11 consecutive remote robotic surgeries, and recent events hosted by the country, such as the International Falconry and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Malham.
He noted the Kingdom's regional ranking as first in digital government services for the fourth consecutive year, achieving a 99 percent overall evaluation score.
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