Saudi program, UNESCO to protect Yemen’s heritage
RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen has signed a memorandum of understanding with UNESCO to “strengthen the preservation of Yemeni cultural heritage” and identify historical sites eligible for the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Building on a partnership that has already led to the restoration of […]
Read MoreUN says Yemen’s Houthis seized telecoms equipment, vehicles
SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi militants have confiscated telecommunications equipment and vehicles from unstaffed United Nations offices in Sanaa, the world body said in a statement Friday, decrying potential disruptions to its humanitarian work. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted UN agencies and detained dozens of its staff as part of a crackdown on alleged Israeli espionage rings […]
Read MoreWhat’s next for Yemen?
RIYADH: As Riyadh prepares to host a conference on southern Yemen as part of its push for a comprehensive political solution, Yemen’s deputy foreign minister, Mustafa Noman, said he is confident the southern cause will be resolved justly. That confidence, he said, stems from Saudi Arabia’s efforts to steer the issue away from political tensions […]
Read MoreSouthern Transitional Council welcomes Saudi invitation for Yemen dialogue
RIYADH: The Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen on Saturday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s invitation to take part in an inclusive dialogue among southern Yemeni factions in Riyadh. In a statement, the group said the move reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to resolving political issues through dialogue, particularly in relation to the southern people’s right to restore […]
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to host ‘dialogue’ between southern Yemeni factions
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has invited factions in south Yemen to hold a dialogue in Riyadh to “discuss just solutions to the southern cause.” The ministry statement said the conference in the Saudi capital had been requested by Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, and the Kingdom urged all factions to […]
Read MoreUAE calls for restraint, urges Yemenis to resolve differences through dialogue
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said Saturday that is closely following recent developments in Yemen and expresses its deep concern over the ongoing escalation. The UAE statement said Yemenis should exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue to safeguard security and stability. “The UAE stresses the importance of de-escalation, giving precedence to dialogue over confrontation, and addressing […]
Read MoreYemeni government says it appreciates Saudi leadership of coalition supporting legitimacy
RIYADH: Yemen’s government appreciates the historical and steadfast positions of Saudi Arabia and its pivotal role in supporting Yemen’s security and stability, a statement issued by the country said on Tuesday. Yemen also appreciates the Kingdom’s constant concern for protecting civilians, reducing escalation, and preventing the eastern provinces of the country from sliding into conflicts […]
Read MoreSaudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday (30 December) its national security was a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. The warning represented Riyadh’s strongest language against Abu Dhabi yet, as the […]
Read MoreSaudi delegation visits Yemen’s Hadramaut, calls for STC withdrawal
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia called for the withdrawal of Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces from Hadramaut and Al-Mahra, as a high-level delegation visiting the region on Tuesday announced a new arrangement to secure uninterrupted oil production in the PetroMasila fields. Major General Mohammed Al-Qahtani, heading the Saudi delegation, said the Kingdom remains committed to de-escalation in […]
Read MoreIsrael launches airstrikes targeting Houthis in Yemen, and Houthis hit back with missiles
DUBAI: Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel. The attacks came after an attack Sunday targeting a Liberian-flagged ship in the Red Sea that caught fire and took on water, later forcing its crew to abandon the vessel. […]
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