A Republican Decree No. (5) for the year 2026 was issued today, Tuesday, its first article stipulated the appointment of Brigadier General Abdulsalam Qaed Abdulqawi al-Jamali as the Commander of the Special Security Forces and his promotion to the rank of Major General.

The Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Governor of Hadhramaut governorate Salem al-Khanbashi met today, Tuesday, with the Regional Director of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) for the Middle East and North Africa, Jeffrey England and the Institute's Resident Director in Yemen Ms. Kenza Aqatait.

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Afrah al-Zouba held a meeting today, Tuesday, in the temporary capital Aden, with Country Directors and officials of international non-governmental organizations operating in Yemen.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Amin Noman met Monday here with Dr. Murad al-Nashmi, the Director of Aden branch of the Arab Academy for Administrative, Financial and Banking Sciences.

The Minister of Human Rights Mashdl Omar met today, Monday, in the temporary capital Aden, with the Regional Director of the 'Civic' Center, Dunia al-Mamoon.

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center's Demining Project in Yemen, known as "MASAM" managed to remove 2,676 of landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and improvised explosive devices (IED) during the third week of February 2026.

Yemen's Chargé d'Affaires in Damascus, Mohammed Ba'kar, met with Syria's Investment Authority Chairman, Engineer Talal Hilali, to discuss boosting economic and investment ties.

Yemen has expressed its full solidarity with Kuwait, affirming its support for Kuwait's sovereignty over its maritime areas and water elevations. This comes after Iraq submitted a list of coordinates and a map to the United Nations, which Kuwait says infringes on its sovereignty.

The Presidential Leadership Council held a meeting on Sunday evening, chaired by His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Council.

The Minister of Defense (Lt Gen) Taher al-Aqaili convened today a meeting of his aides and the heads of departments in the Ministry of Defense.

The Republic of Yemen condemned the statements made by the United States Ambassador to Israel regarding Israel's right to control the Middle East.

The Security and Protection Battalion at the al-Wadiah land port foiled an attempt to smuggle 4,925 Captagon narcotic pills, which were on their way to the territory of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A senior official in the Presidential Leadership Council has condemned recent attempts to disrupt state institutions in Aden, describing them as "acts of incitement" and "armed mobilization" by elements outside the law.

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Shaya Zindani chaired on Thursday the first Cabinet meeting following the government’s receipt of confidence from the political leadership and its constitutional oath-taking.

The Yemeni Ambassador to Indonesia, Salem Belfaqih, met with Indonesian Culture Minister, Fadli Zon, to discuss ways to enhance and develop cultural cooperation between the two countries.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, called on the Yemeni people to seize a pivotal moment of transition and align behind a vision for rebuilding a state that protects rights, safeguards dignity, and offers hope to future generations.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Paris, Dr. Riyadh Yaseen participated Tuesday in a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Arab World Institute in Paris to approve the appointment of Anne-Claire Legendre as the Institute’s new President, succeeding former President Jack Lang.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, exchanged cables of congratulations with Kings, Presidents, and Emirs of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Ministry of Endowments and Guidance announced that Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon.

Minister of Public Works and Highways Eng. Hussein al-Aqrabi met on Tuesday in the interim capital Aden with Head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) office, Juan Carlos, to discuss strengthening cooperation and advancing key road infrastructure projects, including the completion and handover of the 50th Street project.