The European Union (EU) strongly condemned the attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias on the commercial ship (MINERVAGRACHT), which flies the Dutch flag in the Gulf of Aden.
Oil prices rose today, Thursday, ending a three-day losing streak, recovering from their lowest levels in 16 weeks, but expectations of increased supply from "OPEC+" next month limited the gains.
Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Tariq Saleh inspected al-Makha Port in Taiz Governorate and reviewed the plans for the port's development and deepening as part of a project aimed at transforming it into a vital transport hub in the country.
During the visit, Tariq Saleh observed the export activities of Yemeni agricultural products through the port to the Gulf Arab countries and the Horn of Africa, emphasizing the importance of enhancing exports and improving infrastructure to support the national economy.
He also met with several ship captains and port workers, learning about the operations of loading and transporting thousands of tons of coastal onions to neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and countries in the Horn of Africa.
In his discussions with the port workers, the member of the Presidential Leadership Council stressed the importance of doubling efforts to develop the port's capabilities and improve transportation and export services.