Abdulhadi Habtor

Abdulhadi Habtor
Arab World German Ambassador to Yemen Thomas Schneider presents his credentials to Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani in August. (Saba)

German Ambassador to Yemen to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthis Must Decide if They Want Peace or Conflict

Germany has adopted a careful and calm diplomatic approach in Yemen since the eruption of its conflict. German Ambassador to Yemen Thomas Schneider explained…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Luigi Di Maio, the European Union’s special representative for the Gulf region, meets Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim in Brussels (via X)

EU Envoy to Asharq Al-Awsat: Partnership With Gulf States of Utmost Importance

Nearly a year after the first Gulf–European summit in Brussels gave an unprecedented boost to relations, the two sides have expanded cooperation in political…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Gulf leaders at the Gulf Cooperation Council summit held in AlUla (SPA)

Between AlUla’s Rocks and Munich’s Halls: A Dialogue Reshaping Global Security

In a move laden with symbolism, Saudi Arabia’s AlUla hosted the Munich Security Conference Leaders’ Meeting this year for the first time, shifting a gathering…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Alula)
Gulf Opening of the Munich Security Conference Leaders’ Meeting with the participation of around 100 senior international leaders (Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs) 

Munich Security Conference Leaders Meet in AlUla, Discuss Trump Gaza Plan and Red Sea Security

Amid a turbulent global landscape marked by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, AlUla hosted the Munich Security Conference Leaders’ Meeting, bringing…

Abdulhadi Habtor (AlUla)
Interviews Stefano Sannino, the EU’s director-general for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (EU)

EU Seeks Broad Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The European Union is working to forge a broad strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia and accelerate a joint agenda on shared priorities ahead of next year’s…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Prime Minister of Yemen’s legitimate government Salem Saleh bin Braik. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemeni PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Currency Improves through Actions, Not Words

Since his appointment in May, Prime Minister of Yemen’s legitimate government Salem Saleh bin Braik managed to improve the country’s currency and save it from…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Chairman of The Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Rashad al-Alimi, Saudi envoy launch projects in Aden (SPA file photo)

Saudi Arabia Grants Yemen Gov’t Extra $368 Mln in Aid

Saudi Arabia has announced $368 million in additional aid for Yemen in a package that will support government finances, fuel supplies and health services, as…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf A Palestinian carries an aid box distributed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, November 4, 2024. (Reuters)

UNRWA Stresses to Asharq Al-Awsat Saudi Arabia’s Vital Role in Supporting Palestinians

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned it faces an “existential threat” as its financial deficit climbs to $200…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)