United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Abu Dhabi reinforces its presence on Socotra Island

As a sign of Abu Dhabi's intentions, a test flight was organised between Sharjah to Hadibu.
As a sign of Abu Dhabi's intentions, a test flight was organised between Sharjah to Hadibu. © REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi
The UAE was recently handed control of maritime access to Socotra, where it is setting up two intelligence bases. It is next aiming to control the island's airspace as well. [...]
Published on 15.03.2021 at 10:30 GMT

Read this article here:

Further reading

Sign up for real-time alerts and be notified of new editions!  

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!