UNDP Launches Second Phase of Urban Centers Analysis in Marib

UNDP Launches Second Phase of Urban Centers Analysis in Marib

Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiated a comprehensive SWOT analysis of urban centers in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen. This study is being carried out by the "Ghadak for Development" organization in collaboration with...

Devastating Cyclone Claims Hundreds of Lives in French Mayotte

Devastating Cyclone Claims Hundreds of Lives in French Mayotte

On December 14, 2024, a catastrophic cyclone struck the French archipelago of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, potentially thousands, of residents. François Xavier, the governor of Mayotte, shared this grim assessment during an interview with Mayotte La Prem...

"Masam" Reports Removal of Over 472,000 Landmines Since Project Launch

"Masam" Reports Removal of Over 472,000 Landmines Since Project Launch

On December 16, 2024, Osama Al-Qusabi, the Director General of the Masam project, announced that the initiative has successfully removed 472,688 landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) since its inception until December 13. These explosive devices were reportedly pl...

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

On December 15, 2024, Sultan Al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, called on the United Kingdom to enhance its strategic role in the Yemeni crisis. He emphasized the need for the UK to rally international support and unify efforts against Iran's disruptive actions ...

Marib Celebrates 167 Grooms from the Resistance of Sana'a

Marib Celebrates 167 Grooms from the Resistance of Sana'a

On December 12, 2024, the city of Marib in northeastern Yemen hosted a mass wedding for 167 grooms from the Resistance of Sana'a, organized by the Supreme Council for the Resistance. During the ceremony, Muhammad Hasan Al-Far, Vice President of the Supreme Council for the Resistance of Sana...

Saudi Crown Prince Celebrates Kingdom's Selection to Host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Crown Prince Celebrates Kingdom's Selection to Host 2034 World Cup

On December 11, 2024, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been awarded the honor of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In a post shared on the official X account of the Crown Prince, seen by Barran Press, he extended his congrat...

Marib Authorities Honor "Masam" Project for Landmine Clearance Efforts

Marib Authorities Honor "Masam" Project for Landmine Clearance Efforts

On December 11, 2024, Dr. Abdu Rabbu Miftah, the Deputy Governor of Marib in northeastern Yemen, awarded the "Masam" project for its significant contributions to clearing landmines in Yemen. The recognition came during a ceremony marking International Human Rights Day, where the project ...

Security Forces Seize Explosive Devices and Suicide Belts in Lahj

Security Forces Seize Explosive Devices and Suicide Belts in Lahj

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, security forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council reported the seizure of explosive devices, including suicide belts, hidden inside a house in the Al-Rajaa area of Al-Turbah district, Lahj province, southern Yemen. According to a statement from the...