Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Yemen
Children speak of their exploitation at the hands of Houthi militias
:: In an interview with Al Arabiya, children with special needs revealed how they were exploited at the hands of Houthi militias in Yemen. The children said that they were kidnapped by the Houthi militias and used as human shields.
Yemen president Mansour Hadi appoints three new governors
:: President of Yemen Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has appointed new governors for Shabwa, Hadramout and Socotra, it was announced on Wednesday. Hadi also assigned Major General Saleh Qaid Al-Zindani as Deputy Chief of General Staff, and Major General Nasser Abdullah
Yemeni troops killed in suspected Qaeda attack
:: Three Yemeni soldiers were killed Wednesday when suspected al-Qaeda militants opened fire on a military zone in the country’s Hadramawt province, a military source said. “Three soldiers were killed in the attack on the first military zone in the
Yemen forces liberate district in Houthi-held Marib
:: Yemeni army forces on Wednesday liberated al-Mukhadara district in the Marib, a Houthi-held governorate east of Sanaa. The advance coincided with the progress made by the Popular Resistance in Marthad Mountain on the same front. Weapons and ammunition stores
Yemeni PM declares state of emergency over cholera outbreak
:: Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Obeid Bin Daghr on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in health sectors in the provinces of Abyan, Aden, Lahij, Dhale, and Shabwah. He also urged the rapid reporting of cases. Bin Daghr asked local
UN: Yemen cholera outbreak shows signs of slowing
:: A cholera outbreak in Yemen, which has claimed 1,400 lives in two months, shows tentative signs of slowing as fatality rates drop by half, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Nearly 219,000 suspected cases have been registered since
WFP chief urges EU to step up funds as 20 mln face famine in Yemen, Africa
:: The UN food agency’s director urged the European Union on Monday to help raise the $1 billion needed over the next few months to save hundreds of thousands of children from starving to death in Yemen and three African
Yemen: Coalition carries out intelligence operation and eliminates Houthis
:: The Arab Coalition Forces, on Sunday, managed to carry out a qualitative intelligence operation, targeting the meeting headquarters of prominent Houthi leaders in Marib on Sunday. According to local sources, the meeting included a large number of prominent leaders
Yemen launches investigation into human rights abuses in liberated areas
:: Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dajar issued a decision to form a joint committee to investigate allegations regarding violations of human rights in liberated areas. The committee will include six members: Judge Gamal Omar, Minister of Justice as its
Yemeni army advances in Marib and kills 12 militants
:: The Yemeni National Army regained control over the Mokhdara region in Serwah in Marib, which was previously controlled by the Houthi and Saleh militias. The army also made some progress in Jabal Marthad that overlooks Serwah, west of Marib,
UN: Yemen cholera cases could pass 300,000 by September
:: A cholera outbreak in war-ravaged Yemen could infect more than 300,000 people by the end of August, up from nearly 193,000 cases today, the United Nations said Friday. “Probably at the end of August we will reach 300,000” cases,
Saudi Arabia gives $66.7 million in aid for cholera outbreak in Yemen
:: Saudi Arabia has announced a donation of $66.7 million to The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and their partners to respond to the outbreak of cholera in Yemen, Saudi Press Agency has reported. The
US airstrike kills al-Qaeda leader in key Yemen province
:: The US military said on Thursday it carried out an air strike in Yemen that killed Abu Khattab al Awlaqi, the emir for al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s Shabwa province, along with two other militants. “Al Awlaqi was
Saudi forces eliminate dozens of Houthis after foiled attack near border
:: Saudi forces have eliminated dozens of Iran-backed Houthi militias near the border city of Jazan after the latter attempted an attack, which was foiled, Al Arabiya’s sister news channel Al-Hadath reported Thursday. Military equipment belonging to the Houthis were
War-torn Yemen to get cholera vaccines as death toll mounts
:: The UN health agency and some major partners have agreed to send 1 million doses of cholera vaccine to Yemen to help stanch a spiraling and increasingly deadly caseload in the impoverished country, which is already facing war and
Yemeni army controls mountain summit between al-Jawf and Amran
:: The Yemeni army took control of Jabal Ham, the border between the provinces of al-Jawf and Amran, where the soldiers of the Sixth Military Region are clashing to control the ruling areas. The militias were entrenched at the foot
Houthi militias step in against money transfers from Saudi Arabia
:: Sources in the Yemeni capital Sanaa told Al Arabiya that Houthi and Saleh militias are taking measures to limit the money transfers of Yemeni expatriates, most of which are from Saudi Arabia. These transfers contribute to saving millions from
UN Special Envoy for Yemen headquarters to move to Amman
:: Amman, the capital of Jordan, will be the headquarters of the office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Jordanian foreign ministry has announced. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the announcement was made following a meeting between
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