Abdulhadi Habtor

Abdulhadi Habtor
Arab World UN envoy Hans Grundberg (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UN Envoy Discusses Preventing Deeper Economic Collapse with Sanaa, Aden

A representative from the UN Special Envoy’s office for Yemen said discussions are ongoing with Yemen’s central banks in Sanaa and Aden to find sustainable…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Yemeni Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Mohsen al-Daeri (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemen Defense Minister: Houthi Attacks May Persist Even After Gaza War Ends

Yemen’s Defense Minister, Lt. Gen. Mohsen al-Daeri, does not expect Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea to stop even if the Gaza war ends…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a press conference after his meeting with Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP)

Iran FM to Visit Saudi Arabia to Avert Major Regional Military Escalation

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will arrive in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday morning as part of a regional tour aimed at averting a major…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Fire blazes at Yemen’s Hodeidah port after an Israeli attack on fuel depots. (AFP file)

Washington Denies it Agreed to Houthi Offer to Recognize their Govt in Yemen

US officials described as "completely baseless" Houthi remarks that Washington had offered the recognize their government in Sanaa in return for the Iran…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Varieties In his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Ratney said he was keen on visiting all regions of Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Bashir Saleh)

US Ambassador Expresses Fondness for Jareesh, Plans to Explore Every Corner of Saudi Arabia

In addition to his official role as the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Michael Ratney has been actively exploring the Kingdom and learning more about its…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World A number of European Union ambassadors during their meeting with the Chairman of the Yemeni Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, on a previous visit to Aden (Saba)

EU Concerned at Arbitrary Detention by Houthis of UN Staff

The European Union Heads of Mission to Yemen have expressed deep concern over the Houthis’ detention and disappearance for over three months of dozens of staff…

Ali Rabih (Aden) Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Abdu Majli

Brig. Gen. Majli to Asharq Al-Awsat: Red Sea Attacks Intensify Suffering of Yemenis

Brig. Gen. Abdu Majli, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said that Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea not only threaten regional and international…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World US State Department regional spokesperson Samuel Werberg speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat (PHOTO CREDIT: Saad Al-Anzi)

US Accuses Houthis of Undermining Yemen Peacemaking Efforts

US State Department regional spokesperson Samuel Werberg affirmed that there is no direct communication between the US and the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen,…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)