176 ministers, scholars, muftis, and heads of Islamic associations, universities, and institutions from more than 70 countries around the world expressed their strong condemnation and denunciation of the attacks carried out by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia, and the threat they represent to the security of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of those who visit them, and the targeting of airports and civil and vital facilities, affirming their full support for Riyadh in all the measures it takes to protect its lands. Preserving its security and stability and defending Muslim sanctities.
They confirmed in statements and telegrams they sent to the Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif Al Sheikh, that these attacks represent a blatant violation of the sanctity of Islamic sanctities, a violation of human and moral values and principles, and a disregard for the sanctity of blood and lives that Islamic law came to protect and preserve.
They stressed that the Houthi militias’ perpetration of these actions reveals their devoid of human and moral values, and confirms the seriousness of their practices that threaten the security and stability of the region, and requires a firm international stance that puts an end to these attacks and holds those responsible accountable, in accordance with international regulations and laws.
They also stressed that deliberately endangering the lives of innocent people, terrorizing the innocent, and obstructing the arrival of the Guests of God to their destinations reveals these militias’ disdain for the sanctity of the human soul, and their devoid of Islamic principles and human and moral values, and constitutes a grave violation of international laws and norms, and requires serious international action to protect civilian facilities and ensure the safety of travelers.
They stressed that standing with Saudi Arabia in the face of these attacks is a duty, and a religious, moral and humanitarian responsibility, stressing that the security of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of those who visit them is not an issue that concerns the Kingdom alone, but rather an issue that concerns Muslims in the east and west of the earth, because of the great status that Mecca and Medina represent in the hearts of Muslims, and the sanctity and established status that Islamic holy sites enjoy, noting that compromising the security of the Kingdom or threatening the holy sites of Muslims represents an attack on... Feelings of the entire Islamic nation.
They unanimously agreed that the measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its lands, defend its security and stability, and preserve the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors are appreciated and supported by Muslims and rational people around the world, stressing the Kingdom’s legitimate right to take all measures to protect its sovereignty and the security of its citizens and residents on its land, and to confront everything that targets its security, or threatens the safety of Islamic holy sites and civil installations.
They noted the historical and pioneering role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in serving Islam and Muslims, taking care of the Two Holy Mosques, and harnessing the capabilities and energies to serve the guests of God and facilitating their performance of their rituals in security and tranquility, stressing that these great efforts are a matter of pride and appreciation for Muslims around the world, and that targeting the Kingdom cannot It can be separated from its Islamic status and its solemn responsibilities in caring for the holy sites and serving those who visit them.
They called on the international community, relevant organizations and bodies to carry out their legal, humanitarian and moral responsibilities in confronting these attacks, and to take firm positions and measures to ensure deterring their perpetrators, holding them accountable, and preventing their recurrence, affirming their steadfast solidarity and full standing with the Kingdom, its leadership and its people in confronting everything that targets its security, stability, and Muslim sanctities.
Widespread condemnation
The Muslim World League received telegrams, letters, and communications from senior Islamic figures from muftis and senior scholars, in which they strongly denounced and denounced the Houthi terrorist crimes against Saudi Arabia.
The muftis and scholars expressed their full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all its measures to preserve the security and safety of Islamic holy sites in Mecca, Medina, and the rest of Saudi Arabia’s lands.
They also pointed out that the militia today poses a threat to international peace and security, and a threat to energy supplies and the global economy. They expressed their great confidence in Saudi Arabia in confronting this terrorism, noting that the responsibility for its repercussions has also fallen on the international community.
In turn, Al-Azhar condemned in the strongest terms the sinful attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and the resulting deaths and injuries among innocent civilians and Umrah pilgrims, stressing that targeting civilian facilities and those visiting the Two Holy Mosques represents a provocation to the feelings of Muslims, an unacceptable transgression of all human values and international norms, and a direct violation of the Kingdom’s security and territorial integrity.
In a statement, Al-Azhar renewed its complete rejection of repeated criminal attacks, warning of the consequences of this persistence. He stressed that maintaining the security of the region requires an immediate cessation of these attacks and full respect for the sovereignty of states and the sanctity of their territories.
Saudi Minister of Information Salman Al-Dosari confirmed that life in the country is proceeding normally despite the recent Houthi attacks, and that raising the level of alert reflects the state’s readiness for various scenarios and does not mean anxiety, while the CEO of the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh, Engineer Ibrahim Al-Sultan, condemned the “aggressive and terrorist attacks” on the Kingdom, praising the martyrs, and affirming support for “our brave sons and soldiers on our various borders.”
During the government press conference, hosted by King Salman Park in Riyadh on Monday, the Minister of Information condemned the Houthi attacks that targeted civilians and civilian objects in Saudi Arabia, offering condolences to the deceased and their families, stressing that the Houthis “do not give weight to international laws and moral principles.”
Al-Dosari said that targeting Mecca, Medina, and Umrah pilgrims at Saudi airports embodies “the terrorist behavior of the Houthi militia,” emphasizing standing united behind the leadership, pride in the armed forces, and confidence in the Kingdom’s ability to protect its security, preserve its capabilities, and continue the process of construction and development, calling for obtaining information from its official sources, and refraining from circulating pictures, clips, and information related to security and military operations if they are issued by unknown or unreliable sources.
Regarding internal affairs, Al-Dosari said that the royal speech before the Shura Council, delivered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, stressed that the advancement of the nation and improving the lives of citizens is the goal of government work, with priority given to education, health, developing citizens’ capabilities, expanding job opportunities and competition, and continuing real estate reforms to facilitate ownership and expand housing options.
He pointed to the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, to correct the conditions of all Yemenis who are in the Kingdom irregularly, and the Crown Prince’s launch of the annual national blood donation campaign for the year 2026 under the slogan “Imitation and Giving,” through his blood donation.
The Saudi Minister of Information pointed out that the Council of Ministers approved the national strategy for entrepreneurship for small and medium enterprises, and the new system to enhance fair competition and equal opportunities among competitors, and raise the efficiency of spending and the quality of planning and implementation.
Al-Dosari reported that the number of Saudi families who owned their first homes exceeded 63,000 families during the first half of 2026, while the Human Resources Development Fund “Hadaf” contributed to employing 329,000 male and female citizens within 6 months, an increase of 23 percent over the same period of the previous year, coinciding with the entry into force of the decision to localize administrative professions by 100 percent, targeting 69 professions in human resources and management.
He noted that the Kingdom maintained first place regionally for the fourth time in a row in the Digital Government Services Maturity Index, with a rating of 99 percent.
In other sectors, Al-Dosari revealed that the Saudi Energy Procurement Company signed 4 agreements for energy storage projects using batteries, with investments approaching 4.5 billion riyals, and a total capacity of two thousand megawatts, while water industry localization projects, with investments amounting to 2.8 billion riyals, moved to the industrial implementation stage, and the percentage of local content rose from 45 percent in 2020 to more than 68 percent in 2026.
Exploration work in the Jabal Sayid project also revealed resources estimated at about 114 million tons, containing high concentrations of rare earth metals, in addition to promising indicators of uranium.
Expanding the transportation network in Riyadh
For his part, the CEO of the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh, Engineer Ibrahim Al-Sultan, said that the capital is witnessing an exceptional stage of growth in its economy, population, and urbanization, explaining that the development of the transportation network is taking place through 3 paths, including roads, public transportation, and traffic management.
The Sultan explained that the public transportation network in Riyadh has recorded 500 million users since the start of operation, including 300 million via the Riyadh Train, including 20 million from schools and universities.
He revealed that contracts had been signed to purchase 94 trains, bringing the number of trains to 277, while the red track will reach Diriyah by adding 5 new stations, while increasing its capacity by more than doubling to 370,000 passengers per day, while the capacity of the yellow track will increase from 130,000 to 188,000 passengers per day.
Regarding the road network, the Sultan added that 700 km of axes and 300 km of intersections are being developed, in addition to implementing engineering treatments in 26 locations, and developing traffic signal technologies in 720 intersections, to improve the flow of movement and raise the efficiency of transportation.
The completion rate in the two bridges project parallel to the suspension bridge has reached 42 percent, while preparations are underway to implement a number of bridges on Al-Takhasosi Road, and the implementation of a new bridge will begin to enhance the connection of the northern neighborhoods to King Salman Road, according to the Sultan.
The Sultan said that there are directives from the Crown Prince to ensure that traffic congestion is addressed, noting that all projects aim to streamline traffic, and that Riyadh will witness a relief in congestion in the near future, with the opening of bridges, axes, and roads during the next three to four years.
The CEO of the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh pointed out the implementation of more than 68 initiatives within the Riyadh Sustainability Strategy, and the planting of more than 4.5 million trees to enhance vegetation cover and improve the quality of life in the capital.
Dr. Maad Al-Saati, Head of the Orthopedic Department at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Riyadh, confirmed that the medical system succeeded in dealing with high efficiency and in record time with cases injured as a result of targeting King Khalid International Airport.
Regarding the mechanism for dealing with the injured when cases arrive via ambulances and emergency vehicles, Dr. Al-Saati stated, in statements to Asharq Al-Awsat, that the cases were classified into three main sections, according to an accurate sorting system, of which the critical and dangerous cases constituted the first section, as they were dealt with accurately and directly by a specialized emergency center, and examinations and urgent operations were performed directly on them, saving the lives of everyone who needed this intervention.
He pointed to the moderate cases that were initially treated in the emergency department upon their arrival, then referred directly to the operating room to complete surgical treatment, and the mild cases for which the necessary treatment was only provided in the emergency department, and it was decided to discharge them from the hospital after checking on their health condition.
25 surgeries within 10 hours
The head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department revealed that within just ten hours of the accident, 25 various surgical operations were performed, including the specialties of general surgery, vascular surgery (veins), and orthopedic surgery, stressing that the operations were performed successfully, and the cases affected by the various shrapnels and wounds were dealt with in a smooth and professional manner.
Regarding the current medical situation of the injured, Al-Saati indicated that there are only two cases still under intensive care, while the rest of the cases have been transferred to designated hospitalization wards. He pointed out that there are many cases that have fully recovered, while the treatment of some cases requires complementary operations and will be dealt with according to treatment plans during the coming days.
400 medical personnel
Dr. Al-Saati added that these efforts involved about 400 specialized medical personnel, distributed among various medical fields and sectors, especially general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and vascular surgery, in addition to pediatric surgery. This entire team was available to care for various cases, and they acted with high efficiency and in record time in accordance with internationally followed standards, which led to the protection and assistance of patients and complete control of the repercussions.
Dr. Maad Al-Saati concluded his statements to Asharq Al-Awsat by thanking and appreciating the full and continuous support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his faithful Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for their generous and comprehensive care for the sick and injured of all nationalities after this incident.
In one moment, the competent authorities, including the security and health sectors, and others, rushed to the site of King Khalid International Airport, where medical teams spread throughout the airport terminal, to rescue the injured and distribute them to nearby hospitals in different neighborhoods in the capital, Riyadh, while the rest of the government and private hospitals were on alert in case of need. The security authorities also worked to facilitate the smooth flow of movement within the city for the arrival of ambulances transporting the injured.
