President Hadi praises UAE’s support for Yemen

Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi has praised the UAE for its efforts to support his country, according to the national news agency WAM. Hadi was speaking at a meeting with the UAE Special Envoy for Yemen, Dr. Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi. The leader said the Emirates has taken on a brotherly role, providing humanitarian aid and support. A second batch of Emirati soldiers is preparing to leave for Yemen as part of a Saudi-led coalition. They’re fighting Houthi rebels and militia loyal to ousted leader Ali Abdullah Saleh.