On December 26, 2024, the Egyptian presidency announced that the Suez Canal has lost nearly $7 billion in revenue this year, primarily due to ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This statement followed a meeting between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Osama Rabie, ...
On December 26, 2024, Saleh Al-Saqaf, the Director of the Planning and International Cooperation Office in Marib, northeastern Yemen, met with representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss the progress of the Institutional and Economic Resilience Enhancement Proje...
On December 26, 2024, Major General Sagheer bin Aziz, the Chief of Staff of the Yemeni Army, strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Yemeni infrastructure. He held Houthi leader Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, classified as a terrorist by international lists, fully responsible for the de...
On December 26, 2024, the internationally recognized Yemeni government approved a governmental economic plan focusing on urgent priorities and established an executive framework for its implementation. An oversight committee was also formed to monitor the progress of the plan's execution. T...
On December 26, 2024, a security source disclosed that the Iran-backed Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, is conducting extensive recruitment efforts to attract young men from Shabwa province in eastern Yemen. Speaking to Barran Press on the condition of anonymity, the source...
The Yemeni Ministry of Oil and Minerals, part of the internationally recognized government, has firmly denied rumors regarding the privatization of certain sectors within PetroMasila, the country’s oil exploration and production company. This clarification was issued on Wednesday, December 2...
In a move to address the ongoing plight of wounded soldiers and the families of martyrs, Rashad Alimi, the Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, has directed the establishment of a national authority dedicated to their care. This marks the third directive since the council's...
In a proactive move, the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, has ordered all public and private hospitals in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a to elevate their readiness levels. This directive comes in response to escalating Israeli threats to broaden thei...
In a strong statement on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Major General Abu Bakr Al-Jabouli, commander of Tor Al-Baha forces, affirmed the high combat readiness of his troops. He stressed that his forces are fully prepared to thwart any Houthi attempts to suffocate the Taiz province from the southern d...
The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning announced on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, that Yemen will experience a relative stabilization in weather conditions across various provinces in the coming hours. In their latest weather bulletin, reviewed by Barran Press, the center i...
In a show of solidarity and readiness, Taiz Governor Nabil Shamsan called on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, for the army and security forces in the province to maintain high levels of preparedness for any emergency situation. During a visit to the military command in Taiz, Shamsan emphasized tha...
In a significant legal victory, an appeals court in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, ruled on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, to acquit journalist Ahmed Maher, who has been detained for the past three years by forces aligned with the Southern Transitional Council. Judicial sources confirmed ...
The Knowledge Exchange Forum in Marib, northeastern Yemen, wrapped up on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, after three days of engaging discussions and collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing sustainable development. Held under the theme “Towards a Knowledge Partnership for Sustainable Devel...
In a strategic meeting held on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Yemen’s Ministry of Awqaf and Guidance convened with local offices in Marib and Al-Jawf to finalize arrangements for the annual Quranic competition. The session was chaired by Sheikh Hassan Sheikh, Deputy Minister for Quran Memoriz...
In a thrilling encounter at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, Yemen's national football team suffered their second defeat in the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup, losing to Saudi Arabia 3-2. The match saw Yemen initially take control, finishing the first half ahead with...
On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Marib's Police Chief, Major General Yahya Ali Hamid, emphasized the importance of effective communication with citizens and prompt resolution of their issues during a visit to the second security zone and the Al-Rawda police station. During his inspection, G...
On December 25, 2024, Rashad Alimi, the President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, announced a significant judicial reform by appointing five new judges to the Supreme Court. The decision, outlined in Republican Decree No. 327 of 2024, was made public by the Yemeni news agency ...
On December 25, 2024, Saba University in Marib, northeastern Yemen, awarded a master’s degree to researcher Abir Mohammed Qaed Al-Humaidi following a successful defense of her thesis titled "A Proposed Framework for Developing School Activities in Primary Education in Marib Governorate ...
On December 25, 2024, Sultan Al-Aradah, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Marib, confirmed that financial and administrative procedures have been completed for the maintenance of the Marib gas station, with work officially beginning soon. Al-Aradah made the announc...
A recent research study has issued a stark warning about the implications of ongoing pay disparities between Yemen’s National Army and other military formations. The study, released by the Al-Mokha Center for Strategic Studies on December 25, 2024, highlights that these discrepancies threate...