New Saudi COVID-19 cases pass 500 mark for first time in six months

New Saudi COVID-19 cases pass 500 mark for first time in six months

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile in Najran's sky, Al-Arabiya TV reported from sources. The attack comes one day after Houthis targeted a vital oil terminal in Jazan, which resulted in a fire. Several Saudi authorities, regional organizations and other countries condemned the attack. The Saudi Ministry of Energy said "these acts of sabotage target the security of energy supplies." The Arab coalition and Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several explosive-laden drones launched by Yemen's Houthi militia toward the Kingdom earlier on Thursday, state TV reported. A government spokesman later condemned the attack targeted the stability of of energy supply around the world. JEDDAH: Twelve Arab projects have been selected for development at the Red Sea Lodge 2021, the Red Sea Film Festival announced on Thursday. Six of the projects are from Saudi Arabia while the rest come from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Lebanon. The 12 filmmaking teams will gather virtually four times, then come together in person in Jeddah for the inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival. Half of the projects feature women in the roles of directors and producers. The teams will pitch their vision to international production companies, with two lucky teams being