New images have revealed an airstrip being build on a Yemeni island; it could have major ramifications for the region's ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows an airstrip on Abd ...

The clandestine runway was spotted in satellite images on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island, near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden ...

The runway is likely built by the United Arab Emirates, which has long been suspected of expanding its military presence in ...

The construction has drawn criticism from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who accuse the UAE of violating sovereignty. Analysts ...

A new airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island raises security concerns amid Houthi attacks and regional tensions affecting ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show, one of several built in ...

The airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, which rises out of the Indian Ocean near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, could provide a key landing zone for military operations patrolling that waterway.