Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

ADEN, YEMEN – The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) in Aden strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media that it was involved in smuggling large sums of money through official channels under the governor's signature. A senior bank official stated that all funds transferred through ...

New Weather System Approaches Yemen, Set to Impact Socotra and Aden

New Weather System Approaches Yemen, Set to Impact Socotra and Aden

On November 17, 2024, meteorological models indicated the ongoing development of a rain-bearing weather system located in the far southern Arabian Sea, with its initial indirect effects already being felt on Socotra Island, southeastern Yemen. Data from the numerical weather models, followed by...

Rashad Alimi Discusses Plan to Resume Parliamentary Sessions

Rashad Alimi Discusses Plan to Resume Parliamentary Sessions

On November 17, 2024, Rashad Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, reviewed a plan with the Speaker of the Parliament, Sultan al-Barakani, to restart parliamentary sessions and discussed the agenda for the upcoming session. The meeting included discussions with members of the coun...

Yemeni Prime Minister Urges Rapid Approval of Grant-Funded Projects

Yemeni Prime Minister Urges Rapid Approval of Grant-Funded Projects

On November 13, 2024, internationally recognized Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmad Bin Mubarak mandated the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation to expedite approvals for grant-funded projects and to actively monitor the implementation of agreements. He emphasized the need to address any e...

British Maritime Authority Reports Explosions Near Hodeidah Coast

British Maritime Authority Reports Explosions Near Hodeidah Coast

The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on November 12, 2024, that a vessel was subjected to multiple explosions off the coast of Hodeidah, southwestern Yemen. According to a statement from UKMTO, a ship located 70 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah reported several explosions ...

Yemeni Prime Minister Refers Aden Refinery Case to Public Prosecutor

Yemeni Prime Minister Refers Aden Refinery Case to Public Prosecutor

On November 12, 2024, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awdh bin Mubarak announced the referral of the Aden Refinery case to the public prosecutor, emphasizing the need to strengthen oversight, auditing, and accountability measures. This announcement came as he received reports from the Central Organ...