Aden Airport Suspends Operations Amid Escalating Tensions in YemenThu 1st Jan, 2026Amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Yemen, air traffic at Aden International Airport has been suspended. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist faction seeking autonomy for southern Yemen, receives significant support from the UAE. The discord between Saudi Arabia and the UAE could have broader economic repercussions, as both nations are influential players in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The recent closure of Aden International Airport underscores the fragile security situation and the risk of further escalation. Observers warn that the ongoing rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE may hinder peace efforts in Yemen and risk prolonging the conflict.

Source: The Munich Eye January 01, 2026 19:21 UTC