Yemen: Military developments, academic planning, and aviation updates

Developments in Yemen include military, educational, and aviation updates. In Abyan, leadership at the Dr. Amin Nasser Higher Institute for Health Sciences met to discuss preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year, focusing on coordinating with health authorities to align training with regional medical needs.

On the military front, reports indicate that Houthi militia advances have been halted in the Al-Subaiha regions of Lahj governorate. Local forces and Al-Amaliqa troops have maintained control over the borders of Al-Mudariyah and Ras al-Ara districts, despite recent Houthi gains in nearby areas.

In the aviation sector, Yemenia (Yemen Airways) has announced its flight schedule for late September 2026, covering routes to Jeddah, Cairo, Amman, and Riyadh. Additionally, the national carrier is set to launch an online booking service in October, which will allow passengers to use Visa and Mastercard via the Geidea payment gateway to facilitate digital ticketing.