Saudi Arabia: No Room for Fear in Our Dictionary
Riyadh (Agencies): Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, affirmed that “fear has no place in the Saudi dictionary,” emphasizing that the resilience of the Kingdom’s energy system and the determination of its people enhance its capacity to confront crises, ensure the continuity of supplies, and continue the path of transformation and achievement of the targets of “Vision 2030.” He also highlighted the importance of long-term investments in infrastructure, the development of supply chains, and the localization of industries, which support the Kingdom’s ability to deal with global challenges and changes and preserve opportunities for future generations in a more sustainable future.
This came during his opening speech at the 25th International Energy Conference, held as part of Energy Week in Riyadh yesterday, attended by a large number of ministers, officials, and industry leaders. He noted that recent experiences have proven the importance of advance preparedness and building an energy system capable of adapting to various circumstances, adding that resilience is not measured solely by the ability of systems to withstand shocks, but also by their capacity to repair damage, restore operations, and continue meeting market needs.
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesperson for the “Alliance to Support Legitimacy in Yemen,” announced yesterday that threats involving drones and cruise missiles directed at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had been detected, confirming that they are being addressed. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that this came in a brief statement from the alliance’s spokesperson, without providing further details.
For its part, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the extension of the suspension of operational operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to complete verification and ensure the safety and operational readiness of the airport’s facilities. The extension decision comes within the framework of precautionary measures aimed at ensuring the highest standards of safety and security, while relevant authorities continue inspection and technical assessment operations of the affected facilities. It added that work is ongoing to complete necessary procedures before resuming operational flights.
The authority had previously announced the death of a Pakistani resident and the injury of 11 people as a result of the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday afternoon. It stated that the attack also caused material damage to the airport, noting that efforts to assess and evaluate the damage are still ongoing. The General Authority of Civil Aviation’s statement said that the injured were immediately transferred to hospitals to receive medical care.
Earlier on Sunday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that King Fahd International Airport in Dammam had also been targeted. The authority confirmed in a statement on the X platform that “King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was attacked on Sunday evening, amid ongoing blatant attacks targeting civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom.” It clarified that damage assessment and verification of facility safety are underway, in coordination with relevant authorities.
