His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) met today, Tuesday, with the Ambassadors of the countries sponsoring the political process in Yemen.

In a significant move, Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi has issued a decree canceling the defense agreement with the United Arab Emirates and ordering UAE forces to leave the country within 24 hours.

His Excellency the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces issued today, Tuesday, a decree about declaring a state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the Republic, starting Tuesday, 30/12/2025, for a period of 90 days, renewable.

His Excellency (HE) President Dr. Rashad a-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), affirmed that the state is determined to protect civilians, uphold its legal standing and maintain unity in its military and security decisions, warning of the danger posed by the escalation of the South Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramout and al-Mahra governorates and the involvement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in supporting the rebellion and undermining state institutions.

The Interior Ministry has expressed full support for President Rashad al-Alimi's decisions, including declaring a state of emergency, to counter the armed rebellion and protect social peace.

The Saudi-led coalition conducting military operations in Yemen announced on Tuesday that it had carried out a "limited" airstrike targeting weapons and combat vehicles unloaded at the port of Mukalla in Hadramout province.

Saudi Arabia has reiterated its commitment to Yemen's security, stability, and sovereignty, and expressed regret over the UAE's actions pressuring the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to conduct military operations on Saudi borders in Hadramout and Al-Mahra provinces.

The Yemeni government has expressed full support for President Rashad al-Alimi's decisions, including declaring a state of emergency and taking measures to protect citizens and state sovereignty.

The Hadramout local authority has expressed full support for President Rashad al-Alimi's decisions, including declaring a state of emergency and terminating the defense agreement with the UAE.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and Commander-in-Chief, chaired today, Tuesday, a meeting of the National Defense Council (NDC), in the presence of the members of the PLC Sultan al-Arada, Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi and Othman Majli.

The Ministry of Legal Affairs and Human Rights expressed its condemnation of the issuance of a forged and fabricated statement attributed to it dated December 29, 2025, for misleading purposes, which contains allegations of no human rights violations in the governorates of Hadramout and al-Mahra.

The Arab Parliamentary Union has emphasized the need for a comprehensive and lasting peace that ends the suffering of the Yemeni people and preserves Yemen's unity and sovereignty.

China has called on all parties in Yemen to respect the country's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

The Member of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Marib governorate Sultan Arada inaugurated today, Sunday, a number of development projects in public works, sanitation and urbanization funded by the local authority as part of ongoing efforts to enhance services and improve the urban landscape of Marib city.

Yemen participated in an emergency meeting of the Arab League Council at the permanent representatives level, led by Yemen's Acting Permanent Representative, Ambassador Dr. Ali Moussa, to discuss the implications of Israel's recognition of the so-called "Somaliland" region.

The Yemeni community in Saudi Arabia has expressed support for decisions made by Yemen's National Defense Council, chaired by His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, to protect civilians in Hadramout and Al-Mahra provinces and preserve state sovereignty.

The political parties and components that are signatories welcomed the clear and responsible message addressed by the Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to the Yemeni people.

His Excellency (HE) President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (OLC) met today, Saturday, with the Advisory Board to discuss recent developments in the governorates of Hadhramaut and al Mahra and the Saudi-Emirati ongoing mediation to protect civilians and facilitate the withdrawal of armed elements affiliated with the South Transitional Council (STC) from the two governorates.

The Legitimacy-Backing Coalition has warned the Southern Transitional Council (STC) that any military activities against de-escalation efforts in Hadhramout, handover of military camps to the Nation's Shield Forces, and the empowerment of the local authority to exercise their duty will be dealt with directly on time to ensure protection of civilian lives.

An authorized official in the Yemeni government stated that His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC)—Commander in- Chief-- was briefed along with a number of Council members and members of the National Defense Council on the situation in Hadramaut governorate, including the hostile military operations of the Transitional Council in recent hours, and the grave violations against innocent civilians in the governorate.