April 2015
The Saudi Embassy in Washington opened a record book today for those wishing to pledge allegiance to Prince Mohammad bin Naif as Crown Prince and Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Deputy Crown Prince.
In his own name and on behalf of the employees of the embassy, its consulates, and affiliated offices, as well as Saudi citizens in the United States, Saudi Deputy Chief of Mission to the U.S., Sami Al-Sadhan expressed his congratulations and allegiance-pledge to both Prince Mohammad bin Naif and Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a number royal orders, including the appointments of a new crown prince, deputy crown prince and foreign minister.
Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was relieved of his post at his request. Prince Mohammad bin Naif was appointed crown prince and deputy prime minister. He will retain his positions as minister of interior and president of the Council of Political and Security Affairs.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today issued a number royal orders, including the appointments of a new crown prince, deputy crown prince and foreign minister.
Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was relieved of his post at his request. Prince Mohammad bin Naif was appointed crown prince and deputy prime minister. He will retain his positions as minister of interior and president of the Council of Political and Security Affairs.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 93 terror suspects, including those with ties to Daash (ISIS). Two of the suspects were linked to a foiled suicide car bombing that targeted the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh in March.
Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Mansour Al-Turki outlined the following:
The Ministry of Interior announced today 93 suspected terrorists affiliated with Daesh (ISIS) have been arrested since December 2014, including a woman, who were planning terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, including attack against the U.S. embassy in Riyadh.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday afternoon. King Salman began the session by briefing the Cabinet on his talks with the Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and his telephone calls with President Vladimir Putin of Russian. King Salman also briefed the Cabinet on his communications with President Nicolas Maduro Moros of Venezuela.
The Ministry of Interior has announced a travel ban against citizens to countries affected by Ebola. General Director of Public Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior Maj. Gen. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Marul said that a High Directive has been issued banning Saudi citizens from traveling to Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Emergency travel to these countries will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the Ministry of Health.
Ambassador Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir said today at a press conference held at the embassy that Operation Decisive Storm has achieved its narrow objectives and, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, the coalition decided to move into the next phase of operations – Operation Renewal of Hope.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir said today that Operation Decisive Storm has achieved its narrow objectives and, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, the coalition decided to move into the next phase of operations – Operation Renewal of Hope. The ambassador provided an update on operations at a press conference at the Saudi Embassy.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Defense, Head of the Royal Court and Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, received today a message from his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drien. The message was delivered by French Ambassador to the Kingdom Bertrand Bisanceau. The meeting was attended by the Director General of the Minister of Defense Office and the French Military Attaché to the Kingdom Bertrand De Lanyard.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense issued the following statement today:
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners today announced that the military objectives of Operation Decisive Storm have been achieved. At the request of President Abdrabu Mansur Hadi of Yemen, the focus will now shift from military operations to the political process.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs met today in Riyadh with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments, especially in Yemen.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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Coalition forces lauded the defection of Yemeni military commanders in support of legitimacy in their country.
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Humanitarian relief continues. A ship carrying aid arrived at the port of Aden. On its return, a number of those wounded were transported to Djibouti for medical care.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at Al-Yamamah Palace today, former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Al-Hariri. During the meeting, Al-Hariri expressed his thanks to King Salman for the Kingdom's keenness on Lebanon's security and stability as well as its support for the Lebanese Army to increase its preparedness to confront terrorism and defend the country's borders. He also thanked King Salman on the occasion of the Lebanese Army's receiving of its first military aid within military assistance worth $3 billion.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's weekly session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh this afternoon. At the outset of the meeting, King Salman briefed the Cabinet on his meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, and his communications with President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir of Sudan, President Xi Ping of China, U.S.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at Al-Yamamah Palace today Special Envoy of the International Quartet for Middle East Peace, Tony Blair. During the meeting, they discussed the developments of the Palestinian issue, and the Quartet’s efforts in achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region. The meeting was attended by Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Foreign Minister Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of State Dr. Musaid bin Muhammad Al-Eiban.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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Operation Decisive Storm launched more than 106 airstrikes against the militias and their Yemeni army loyalists in the past 24 hours.
A Border Guard officer was killed and two others were wounded from gunfire and mortar shells fired from inside Yemen late Sunday night, the Ministry of Interior announced. The martyred soldier was identified as Private 1st Class Saleh Mania Mohammed Al-Muhamedh. He wad killed by while manning the A’dam outpost in Najran Sector.
The Saudi Embassy launched the Operation Decisive Storm website this week. The site features webcasts of the daily briefings from Riyadh, recent news and other pertinent information about the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – In response to the appeal by the UN and its partners to the international community to urgently provide $274 million to respond to escalating humanitarian needs in Yemen, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz today ordered the donation of $274 million to the UN to support its humanitarian efforts in Yemen.
"This contribution demonstrates the Kingdom's commitment to help the fraternal Yemeni people," said Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia launched the Operation Decisive Storm website this week. The site features webcasts of the daily briefings from Riyadh, recent news and other pertinent information about the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, consultant at the Minister of Defense's office.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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Yemeni army brigades are continuing to abandon the Houthi movement and re-join the Yemeni forces. Today, the 90thMarine Brigade abandoned the militia.
Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir said today that military operations in Yemen have been successful in thwarting the Houthi militia's goal of taking over Yemen. He provided an update at a press conference at the Saudi Embassy. "Operation Decisive Storm to support legitimacy in Yemen is very successful and exceeded its set goals," stated Amb. Al-Jubeir. "The popular committees in the south have been increasingly more successful, as they have been receiving arms from the coalition and they have been able to push back against the Houthis in a number of areas...
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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Houthi militias’ military capabilities have been greatly weakened following the abandoning of a number of Yemeni military brigades, including the 123rd, 127th and the 133rd Brigades.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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A number of Yemeni brigade commanders have decided to re-join the Yemeni forces; including the entire 314th Armored Brigade, the 111th Brigade and the 11th Border Brigade. The coalition calls on the remaining brigades and units to follow suit, and protect the Yemeni people.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the people of Yemen and their legitimate government. During a joint press conference yesterday in Riyadh with French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Laurent Fabius, Prince Saud condemned the Houthi militias for terrorizing the Yemeni people and expressed confidence that Operation Decisive Storm would restore stability to the country.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's weekly session at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh this afternoon. King Salman began the meeting by briefed the Cabinet on his talks with foreign leaders and ministers. The Cabinet was briefed on the latest regional and international issues, including Operation Decisive Storm.
The Cabinet welcomed the decision by Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi to appointing Prime Minister Khalid Bahah as vice president, calling the appointment an important step at restoring security and stability to Yemen.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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Coalition forces carried out nearly 120 sorties and has the ability to increase the number if military need arises.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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The coalition is providing support to a number of Yemeni tribes who are fighting in support of the legitimate government. Brig. Gen Asiri praised the efforts of the Shabwa, Abyan, Lahj and Yafe tribes, who declared their allegiance to the legitimate president of Yemen.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued yesterday a royal order relieving Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khatib, the Minister of Health, of his post, and appointing Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Mohammed bin Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al-AsShaikh, as Acting Minister of Health. The competent authorities shall implement this royal order.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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The coalition forces’ pace of action in Aden varies day-to-day. Isolated groups of Houthi militias are relocating around Aden due to the airstrikes. Some militias moved from Dalea to Shabwa, and other small, isolated groups are in Ataq.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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A Red Cross relief ship arrived today at the port of Aden. The coalition coordinated with the people's committees in Aden to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to hospitals. Houthi militia and their supporters made this effort difficult by attempting to sabotage the operation.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
The Kingdom’s Petroleum Policy
His Excellency Ali I Al-Naimi
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia
Address to the Saudi Economic Association
Riyadh
Good evening.
Today I will address two interconnected subjects: Saudi Arabia’s global, and local, petroleum policy. Before I tackle each of these, let me set out the background.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday afternoon. At the outset of the session, King Salman briefed the Cabinet on the results of his talks with President Macky Sall of the Senegal; President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, the message received from President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir of Sudan, the telephone calls with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India Narendra Modi, President Dr. Ashraf Ghani Zai of Afghanistan, U.S. President Barack Obama, and British Prime Minister David Cameron.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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The coalition evacuated 11 Red Cross personnel today. Additional flights are scheduled to evacuate the remaining personnel in Yemen.
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The Houthi militias are still committing hostile actions against the civilian population instead of military targets.
In an interview on CNN The Situation Room, Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al-Jubeir told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that the Saudi-led coalition air campaign in Yemen has made a huge difference. Air strikes have successfully degraded rebel air assets, ballistic missiles, heavy weapons and command and control capabilities.
This campaign is having a huge impact in Yemen and it is not over yet. For us failure is not an option. We will destroy the Houthis if they don’t come to reason and go to the negotiation table and work this out peacefully.”
In an interview on Fox News Special Report, Ambassador Al-Jubeir told Bret Baier Saudi Arabia remain determined to protect the legitimate government of Yemen and to degrade and destroy what the Houthis possess that could be a danger to the Kingdom.
“The air campaign has been extremely successful,” he said in noting that air strikes have taken out the rebel air force, destroyed ballistic missiles and other heavy weapons.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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Houthi militias have established special command centers in residential districts and hotels to attract the coalition forces and cause civilian casualties. Work is underway to verify this information, and pinpoint those sites prior to taking the appropriate measures.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held yesterday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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Foreign nationals in Yemen are being evacuated in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The coalition command called on all parties interested in evacuating foreign nationals and facilitating humanitarian assistance to communicate with Saudi Arabia and other coalition members.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Ten days into Operation Decisive Storm, military operations by a coalition of nations led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been successful at thwarting the Houthi militia’s goal of taking over Yemen.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.
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The coalition air campaign is continuing as scheduled, with a progressive and steady rhythm, to ensure all goals are achieved on time.
The Ministry of Interior announced today that two Border Guards was killed as a result of heavy fire emanating from Yemen. The ministry said that on Friday at about 4pm the Alhosen Border Post in Abha came under heavy gunfire from Yemen. The Border Guards returned fire.
The exchange of fire resulted in the martyrdom of First Private Mohammed bin Hamoud bin Mohammed Al-Harbi and Private Abdurrahman bin Meeri bin Mohammed Al-Qahtani.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir today expressed confidence that military operations in Yemen were on track to achieve the goal of securing peace.
The following is a summary of the daily press briefing held today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the developments of Operation Decisive Storm. The briefing was conducted by Brig. Gen. Ahmed bin Hasan Asiri, advisor in the Office of the Minister of Defense.