On January 7, 2025, Barran Press highlights significant coverage from Arab and Gulf media regarding developments in Yemen. Notably, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported on UN envoy Hans Grundberg's visit to Sana'a, questioning the timing of his trip and its implications. The report suggests that Grundberg will present new proposals related to political solutions, including the resumption of oil exports and the release of prisoners, during meetings with Houthi leaders, who are internationally classified as terrorists.

The visit comes amid a more complex peace landscape in Yemen, with rising concerns over a potential comprehensive war justified by halting maritime attacks, which have been ineffective against U.S.-British coalition strikes for nearly a year. The article quotes former Yemeni Journalists Syndicate head Abd al-Bari Taher, who views the envoy's visit as a symbolic gesture amidst regional tensions.

In another report, Al-Hurra highlighted the Pentagon's announcement of the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, part of ongoing efforts to reduce detainee numbers and close the facility. The Pentagon confirmed that all detainees underwent comprehensive reviews, ensuring no significant security threats to the U.S.

Asharq Al-Awsat, a Saudi newspaper, covered the Houthis' recent violations in the education sector in Amran, where they are reportedly forcing educators and students to participate in military training and changing school names to reflect sectarian affiliations, threatening the Yemeni identity.

Economically, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that Yemeni public employees have gone without salaries for four months due to a severe financial crisis exacerbated by halted oil exports and diminishing Saudi support. Teachers in government schools have initiated strikes demanding overdue salaries and raises.

Lastly, Independent Arabic published an article by Yemeni diplomat Mustafa Noman, discussing the Houthi leadership's failure to grasp the shifting political landscape and their reliance on primitive missile technology, which does not pose a significant threat to Israel but serves to distract from their internal issues.