Abdulhadi Habtor

Abdulhadi Habtor
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)
Gulf Michael Ratney, the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Ratney: US Expediting Strategic Agreements with Saudi Arabia

Michael Ratney, the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, stated that Washington and Riyadh are working diligently to finalize a bilateral strategic agreement package…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World A photo distributed by the Houthis showing the targeting of a ship in the Red Sea with an explosive-laden drone boat (AFP)

Yemen’s Deputy PLC Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthis Have Halted Peace Efforts

A senior Yemeni official affirmed that ongoing peace efforts have stalled due to actions by the Houthis, who continue to dig trenches in the mountains,…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Shao Zheng, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Yemen. (Photo Credit: Bashir Saleh)

China Backs Yemeni Gov’t, Engages Houthis, Opposes Red Sea Attacks

A Chinese diplomat announced that Beijing is working with the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, the five permanent UN Security Council members, and…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Part of a meeting in Muscat between representatives of the Yemeni Government and Houthis on prisoners and detainees (UN Envoy’s Office)

Muscat Talks: Agreement Reached to Exchange Mohammed Qahtan for 50 Houthi Prisoners

Negotiations between Yemen’s government and Houthi insurgents have made significant progress in Muscat, Oman. Both sides agreed to exchange Yemeni politician…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)