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Second-holiest city in Islam and Capital of Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
Medina, officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, also known as al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah and Taybah, is the capital and administrative centre of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca, and one of the oldest and most important places in Islamic history. The population as of 2022 is 1,477,023, making it the fourth-most populous city in the country. Around 58.5% of the population are Saudi citizens and 41.5% are foreigners. The city joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2024.
More on Wikipedia ↗At the same time in Yemen, the Saudi-backed government army says it is inflicting heavy losses on the Houthis in Taiz.
Saudi-led coalition blames Houthis for drone attack on Medina power station
The coalition would continue taking measures to deter Houthi attacks and protect the two holy mosques and visitors to Mecca and Medina, coalition spokesperson said.