Sana'a - Saba:
Sultan al-Samai, a member of the Supreme Political Council, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed Muftah, inspected on Thursday the progress of rehabilitation work at Sana'a International Airport following its targeting by Israeli aggression, which caused significant damage to its vital facilities.
Accompanied by Minister of Transport and Public Works Mohammed Al-Qahoum and his deputy, the Chairman of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology, Yahya Al-Sayani, they reviewed the debris removal operations in the airport halls, the main runway, and the aircraft apron, as well as emergency preparations initiated by the authority after the attack.
They were briefed by Sana'a Airport Director Khaled Al-Shaif on the emergency plan, prepared in advance in accordance with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Al-Shaif confirmed that work is proceeding at a high pace and around the clock, with continuous efforts from technical and engineering teams.
During the visit, Al-Samai praised the resilience of the airport’s staff, describing the targeting of the airport as a full-fledged crime and a blatant violation of international laws and norms.
He reaffirmed Yemen’s steadfast stance in supporting the Palestinian people against aggression, emphasizing that this crime will not go unanswered and that the enemy should expect what is coming.
For his part, the Deputy Prime Minister commended the tremendous efforts of the Ministry of Transport, Public Works, and the Civil Aviation Authority, noting that what he witnessed on the ground reflects a national and humanitarian commitment from all workers.
He stated, "The airport will be ready within days, and the upcoming humanitarian flight will mark the beginning of resuming civilian flights to various destinations despite the blockade and aggression."
In turn, Minister Al-Qahoum confirmed that technical and engineering work is continuing at an accelerated pace to reopen the airport and receive humanitarian flights, including the return of patients and stranded individuals.
He directed concerned authorities, including the Roads , Bridges Foundation and the Road Maintenance Fund, to intensify efforts , provide necessary equipment and technical preparations to achieve readiness in record time.
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