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Yemen Govt Welcomes Acceleration of Saudi-Emirati Support

Yemenis visit a market for shopping ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Adha, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 July 2022. (EPA)
Yemenis visit a market for shopping ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Adha, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 July 2022. (EPA)
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Yemen Govt Welcomes Acceleration of Saudi-Emirati Support

Yemenis visit a market for shopping ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Adha, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 July 2022. (EPA)
Yemenis visit a market for shopping ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Adha, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 July 2022. (EPA)

The legitimate Yemeni government welcomed on Wednesday the acceleration of aid from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The decision to speed up the delivery of the aid was announced last week during a meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi.

The government, which met in Aden on Wednesday, welcomed the move, saying it reflects the major fraternal role played by Saudi Arabia and the UAE in supporting Yemen on all levels.

It hailed the efforts of Saudi agencies and organizations, led by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in building institutions, improving services and easing the suffering of the people throughout the war-torn country.

Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik chaired the cabinet meeting that reviewed preparations ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday in terms of stabilizing prices of goods and ensuring that services, especially water and electricity, are provided.

The PM noted the measures taken by the government to ease the impact of the global economic crisis on the Yemeni people.

The government will continue to monitor the crisis and take the necessary emergency measures when necessary.

On the nationwide two-month truce, the government slammed the Iran-backed Houthi militias for stalling in its implementation and the United Nations and international community for their continued silence over the militias’ behavior.

It accused them of failing to firmly deal with the Houthi intransigence and their shirking of their commitments, including lifting the siege on the Taiz province.

The international silence only encourages the militias to defy international resolutions and to carry on with its malign practices, such as the planting of mines, recruitment of children and daily violations of the truce, it added.

The government and Presidential Leadership Council are keen on ensuring the success of the truce and the efforts led by the UN envoy with the backing of friendly countries so that a comprehensive, sustainable and fair peace can be reached.

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GCC Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: Escalation Poses Grave Threat to Gulf Security

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: Escalation Poses Grave Threat to Gulf Security

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is maintaining regular and active communication with all international parties involved in the ongoing conflict, as part of broader diplomatic efforts to promote de-escalation, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi told Asharq Al-Awsat Wednesday.

Albudaiwi said the GCC views the military escalation between Iran and Israel as a “grave threat” to the security and stability of the Gulf region. He added that the Council, through its official channels, continues to emphasize that “dialogue and restraint” remain the most effective path to safeguarding regional security and stability.

As military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their sixth day on Wednesday, Albudaiwi warned that the situation was “unprecedented and deeply concerning”.

Albudaiwi also noted that the GCC’s 48th extraordinary ministerial meeting on Monday concluded that the rapidly unfolding events could spiral into a wider regional conflict.

He added that the Council is ramping up diplomatic pressure, calling on all international actors -- including the UN Security Council -- to intervene and prevent further escalation.

Albudaiwi also pointed to the unified Gulf statement issued after the emergency meeting, alongside individual condemnations by all six GCC member states. The declarations denounced Israel’s strikes on Iran and called for immediate de-escalation and restraint.

The Secretary-General underscored the bloc’s ongoing diplomatic push, noting that Gulf states have urged the United States to pressure Israel into accepting an immediate ceasefire.

The GCC is also advocating for the revival of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran, as part of a coordinated Gulf and international initiative to contain the crisis.

The GCC is holding regular talks with the United Nations, the United States, and allied nations as part of its diplomatic campaign to defuse tensions between Iran and Israel, Albudaiwi confirmed.

“These are the main formal channels for dialogue,” Albudaiwi told Asharq Al-Awsat, adding that the Council has sent unified diplomatic messages rejecting the ongoing escalation and urging restraint.

The communications also included calls to revive peace efforts in the region.

He explained that the GCC’s diplomatic engagement spans official correspondence, closed-door talks, and meetings held within international frameworks, all aimed at restoring regional stability and absorbing tensions without resorting to military options.

“Through this approach, GCC states are pursuing a comprehensive and balanced diplomatic strategy that hinges on communication and coordination with major international powers and global organizations,” Albudaiwi said.

“The objective is clear: to contain the crisis and prevent it from erupting into a broader regional confrontation,” he affirmed.

Albudaiwi mentioned that the GCC has reached “advanced levels” of coordination among member states to confront disasters and emergencies, including non-conventional threats such as chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attacks.

He told Asharq Al-Awsat that Gulf states are actively engaged in joint preparedness efforts through early warning and detection networks, enabling rapid and coordinated responses to potential crises.

In light of growing concerns over potential fallout from Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Albudaiwi stressed that the GCC states are equipped with sophisticated radiation and environmental monitoring systems.

These systems allow for the real-time exchange of data via secure channels among relevant national authorities to detect any abnormal indicators at an early stage.

He said this capability is supported by the GCC Emergency Management Center, which plays a key role in coordinating simulation exercises and joint drills focused on unconventional weapons scenarios. These efforts span civilian, security, and defense sectors and aim to boost collective readiness, update national emergency plans, and improve response coordination.

The drills, Albudaiwi noted, are conducted in line with global best practices and are backed by intergovernmental agreements involving defense, interior, and health ministries, all designed to reinforce the Gulf’s collective security framework in the face of emerging threats.