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The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed four drones over Riyadh, the eastern and southern regions of the country within a few hours. No further details were disclosed. Fighting in Yemen has continued since 2014, and since July the escalation has spilled over into Saudi territory.
Aziz KarimovHead of Saudi ACWA Power Muhammad Abunayyan, after meetings with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, announced a $1.5 billion contract for a 1 GW round-the-clock generation project and plans to provide $3.5 billion in direct investments in 2027. In November, a visit by a delegation of more than 50 Saudi companies is expected.
Nilufar KarimovaEgyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared the country's readiness to defend Saudi Arabia if it requests assistance, emphasizing that this concerns defense only. On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency plenary session to consider the relevant authorization. The statement came amid intensified Houthi attacks from Yemen on Saudi facilities.
Aziz KarimovEgyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Military Academy, said his term in office will end in 2030 and that the constitution will not be changed. He also pledged to take any measures to protect Saudi Arabia if Riyadh makes such a request.
Otabek YusupovThe 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation opened in Baghdad. Iraq's Prime Minister presented an initiative to integrate energy grids, railways and digital platforms of OIC countries, and the organisation's secretary-general condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia. Iraq took over the rotating chairmanship of the organisation from Turkey.
Aziz KarimovSaudi Arabia's Civil Defense announced that the threat to Abha and Khamis Mushait governorate had passed after sirens were activated for the second time in one day via the National Early Warning Platform. Residents were advised to follow instructions and avoid gathering in groups. The nature of the threat was not disclosed. The alerts come amid an escalation between Riyadh and Yemen's Houthis that has continued since July.
Aziz KarimovUKMTO recorded a second attack on a tanker in one day in the area northeast of Al Jubail: according to the captain, the vessel was fired upon with a rocket-propelled grenade from a small boat. The crews of both attacked tankers are safe; damage and environmental consequences are being assessed.
Otabek YusupovThe British maritime agency UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on Friday at 09:00 GMT, but the report arrived with a delay. All crew members were evacuated and, according to the operating company, are safe. No environmental impact was reported.
Otabek YusupovThe Russian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, in an interview with Izvestia, recommended that Russian citizens not travel to the kingdom until air service is restored. The reason was the temporary suspension of Riyadh airport operations after Houthi attacks: in October, King Khalid International Airport was hit by five major attacks, the most destructive on October 10 killed 18 people. No evacuation of Russians is planned.
Aziz KarimovPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking to AFP on the sidelines of the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, said the country has so far withstood the shock of rising energy prices caused by the war with Iran, but strikes on the infrastructure of Saudi Arabia and Gulf states raise concerns about the long-term outlook.
Otabek YusupovThe Wall Street Journal, citing sources close to Saudi intelligence, reports that Iran provided Yemeni Houthis with assistance in attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure, energy facilities and airports, including an attack on Riyadh airport in which, according to reports, more than 10 people were killed. The assistance included operating drones and missiles, training specialists and sharing intelligence. In July, two flights were made from Iran to Houthi-controlled areas.
Aziz KarimovThe Saudi-led military coalition said it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile launch pads in the northwest of Yemen's Saada province. Details of the operation were not disclosed.
Aziz KarimovRiyadh welcomed the presidential statement of the UN Security Council condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and calling for cooperation to deprive the group of access to weapons. The statement emphasizes the need to implement resolution 2216 (2015). According to the coalition, 19 people were killed and 364 injured as a result of attacks on airports.
Aziz KarimovThe Saudi-led coalition said it shot down three drones over the kingdom's southern regions and Riyadh, and also intercepted two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and a ballistic missile heading toward the port of Yanbu. According to the coalition, the incidents are linked to ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, within the framework of the first meeting of the Investors' Council in the fuel and energy complex, received a delegation led by co-chairman of the Uzbek-Saudi Business Council, chairman of the board of ACWA, Muhammad Abunayyan. The parties discussed expanding cooperation and accelerating the implementation of joint projects.
Aziz KarimovThe Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a drone heading toward the Eastern Province. Houthi media reported artillery shelling in Saada province. The incidents come amid an ongoing escalation: earlier the coalition said it intercepted a cruise and a ballistic missile, while the Houthis' military spokesman denied attacks on Saudi territory.
Aziz KarimovSaudi Arabia reported an attack on the Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran on October 13: according to Reuters citing a company source, a ballistic missile hit it, the top three floors were damaged, and there were no casualties. The Houthis have been carrying out strikes for a week now. Separately, on October 13 the White House said it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over reports that she sold meetings with Trump administration officials; she rejects the allegations.
Aziz KarimovA missile strike on Al-Mashiq palace in the Yemeni port city of Aden killed five people and wounded 16, most of them security personnel. The Houthis said the target was the headquarters of Saudi military exercises. Yemen's prime minister condemned the attack and assured that operations against the Houthis will continue.
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