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Arab Coalition: Houthi Militias Hijack Ship Carrying Medical Equipment off Hodeidah

Hodeidah port. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Hodeidah port. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Arab Coalition: Houthi Militias Hijack Ship Carrying Medical Equipment off Hodeidah

Hodeidah port. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Hodeidah port. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias have hijacked a UAE-flagged vessel off Yemen's coastal province of Hodeidah.

Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said the ship made a distress call at 11:57 pm on Sunday as it was sailing off Hodeidah.

The Rawabi shipping vessel was carrying medical equipment from Yemen's Socotra island to Saudi Arabia's Jazan port. The equipment includes ambulances, medical supplies, communication devices and a field kitchen.

The medical equipment was used at a Saudi field hospital on the island that has since been dismantled after its mission was completed.

Malki said the hijack was another real threat posed by the terrorist Houthis against marine navigation and international trade in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and southern Red Sea.

He held the Houthis completely responsible for its hijack and violation of international humanitarian law and the San Remo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed Conflicts at Sea.

The militias must immediately release the vessel otherwise the coalition will be compelled to take all necessary measures, including force, to deal with this violation, he warned.

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Saudi Arabia Concludes Third IMFC Deputies Meeting

The Kingdom's chairmanship of the IMFC is a testament to its strong commitment to promoting multilateralism and reflects its leading role in supporting regional and global economic growth. - SPA
The Kingdom's chairmanship of the IMFC is a testament to its strong commitment to promoting multilateralism and reflects its leading role in supporting regional and global economic growth. - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Concludes Third IMFC Deputies Meeting

The Kingdom's chairmanship of the IMFC is a testament to its strong commitment to promoting multilateralism and reflects its leading role in supporting regional and global economic growth. - SPA
The Kingdom's chairmanship of the IMFC is a testament to its strong commitment to promoting multilateralism and reflects its leading role in supporting regional and global economic growth. - SPA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concluded the third deputies meeting for the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), which was held under the Saudi chairmanship in Diriyah on April 6-7, and co-organized by the Ministry of Finance and the IMF.
During his opening speech, Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan praised the efforts of the IMF's leadership and the members of the IMFC in guiding the IMF during challenging times. He also emphasized the importance of collaboration to ensure global financial stability and strong, inclusive economic growth. "The IMF has shown resilience by adapting to the ever-changing global landscape," Minister Aljadaan said.
In her opening speech, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Dr. Kristalina Georgieva expressed her gratitude for Saudi Arabia's ongoing and robust support for the IMF and the strong leadership of the IMFC, SPA reported.
"Amid significant global policy changes, the IMF's mission to foster macroeconomic and financial stability remains just as essential as it was 80 years ago. Our 191 member countries can rely on the IMF as a trusted advisor," she said.
The IMFC deputies discussed several topics during the high-level discussion sessions, including ways to enhance global financial stability and inclusive development. They addressed the challenges facing the global economy due to uncertainty in trade flows and its impact on capital in both advanced and developing economies. Emphasis was placed on the effect of high debt levels on investments in infrastructure and jobs and the opportunities and risks arising from technological and demographic shifts.
Additionally, they discussed the IMF's role in supporting countries through financial stability programs and coordinating regional financial arrangements.