On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, a source in the Presidential Office confirmed that Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, has left Aden, the country’s temporary capital, en route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His visit aims to garner regional and international support to address Yemen's economic challenges.

The presidential source noted that after his meetings in Saudi Arabia, Al-Alimi will travel to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to participate in the upcoming World Urban Forum next week, as reported by the official Yemeni news agency Saba.

During his time in Riyadh, Al-Alimi is expected to consult with regional and international stakeholders regarding the current local situation and strategies to mobilize support for comprehensive reforms being implemented by the government. He will also address the urgent economic challenges and the humanitarian repercussions exacerbated by Houthi terrorist attacks on oil facilities and international shipping routes.

The source emphasized the Council's and the government's commitment to alleviating the hardships citizens face and executing an economic rescue plan. This includes necessary measures to address the public budget deficit and mitigate the adverse effects of price volatility on living conditions while maintaining focus on the critical battle to restore state institutions and end the Houthi coup, which is internationally recognized as a terrorist organization backed by the Iranian regime.

The source also highlighted the supportive role of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other regional and international partners in assisting the state in fulfilling its obligations, particularly concerning the payment of salaries and the provision of essential goods and services.