Yemen in Arab Press: Highlights of January 7, 2025

Yemen in Arab Press: Highlights of January 7, 2025

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 Grun...

Marib Official Emphasizes Tax Evasion Combat and Revenue Enhancement

Marib Official Emphasizes Tax Evasion Combat and Revenue Enhancement

MARIB, Yemen — Mohammed Al-Muawadhi, the Deputy Governor of Marib, underscored the local authorities' commitment to enhancing the role of the Tax Authority branch in increasing tax collection from various voluntary sources and combating tax evasion, aiming to benefit the province's d...

Pentagon Announces Transfer of 11 Yemenis from Guantanamo Bay to Oman

Pentagon Announces Transfer of 11 Yemenis from Guantanamo Bay to Oman

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the successful transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Oman. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to reduce the detainee population and permanently close the facility lo...

Improvement in Weather Expected as Cold Air Mass Weakens in Yemen

Improvement in Weather Expected as Cold Air Mass Weakens in Yemen

The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning announced on January 6, 2025, that a slight improvement in temperatures is expected across various Yemeni provinces in the coming hours as the effects of the cold air mass begin to diminish. According to the center's daily bulletin, seen...

Soldier from 'National Shield' Forces Killed in Hadramout

Soldier from 'National Shield' Forces Killed in Hadramout

HADRAMOUT, Yemen — On January 5, 2025, a soldier from the "National Shield" forces was reportedly killed by unknown assailants in Hadramout province, eastern Yemen. Local sources informed "Barran Press" that armed individuals opened fire on soldier Hussein Alawi Al-Saa...

Cold Wave Warning for Seven Yemeni Provinces in Coming Hours

Cold Wave Warning for Seven Yemeni Provinces in Coming Hours

On January 5, 2025, the National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning issued a warning for a severe cold wave expected to affect seven provinces in Yemen in the coming hours. This follows the ongoing impact of a cold northern air mass over the region. In its daily bulletin, which was follow...