On January 9, 2025, Barran Press highlights significant coverage from Gulf and Arab media regarding the situation in Yemen. The Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported on the Houthi group's recent actions, including the arrest of over 300 individuals in Saada, with accusations of espionage against those suspected of collaborating with the West and Israel.

The London-based newspaper noted that while some hostages were released following the celebrations of Yemen's Revolution Day in September, the Houthis have since escalated their abductions, particularly targeting civilians in their stronghold of Saada. Reports indicate that the group has detained hundreds of people, including women, and has demanded silence from their families regarding these actions.

Additionally, the Anadolu Agency covered a meeting between UN envoy Hans Grundberg and Houthi prisoner exchange committee head Abdel Qader al-Murtada, who expressed the group's readiness for a comprehensive prisoner swap with the internationally recognized Yemeni government.

Meanwhile, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported on a drone attack targeting southern forces in Abyan, conducted by Houthi and Al-Qaeda affiliates. Although there were no casualties reported, the attack highlights the ongoing coordination between these groups against southern armed forces.

Furthermore, Arabi21 relayed news from Israeli sources about the recruitment of Yemeni Jews by Israeli intelligence to counter Houthi threats. This initiative aims to leverage their understanding of Yemeni culture and language for intelligence purposes.

Lastly, Al-Bayan reported on the release of several prominent leaders from the Yemeni Congress Party by the Houthis, purportedly in response to recent events in Syria, indicating a shift in their approach to political dissent.