Al-Khater: Yemen Is an Arab Treasure We Neglected… We Sought to Destroy It Instead of Investing in Its Capabilities
Abdulaziz Al-Khater: Yemen Is an Arab Treasure We Neglected and Sought to Destroy Despite Its Exceptional Talents and Capabilities
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Gulf writer and thinker Abdulaziz Al-Khater acknowledged that Gulf policies toward Yemen over the past decades have neither helped contain the country nor benefited from its potential. Instead, they have caused significant harm, describing Yemen as an “Arab treasure” that has not received the attention it deserves.
In a post published on the social media platform X, Al-Khater stated: “Yemen is an Arab treasure that we did not care for as much as we sought to destroy.” He called for a reassessment of the nature of relations with Yemen and urged greater recognition of its human and strategic potential.
Praise for Yemeni Talent
Al-Khater emphasized that Yemen possesses a vast reserve of talent and expertise across scientific, artistic, and commercial fields, noting that Yemenis have demonstrated remarkable success and distinction in the various countries where they have settled.
He added that “Yemenis are creative wherever they are found, whether in the United States, Europe, or the Gulf countries,” highlighting their ability to adapt, achieve, and excel in diverse environments.
Yemen: A Renewing Source of Contribution
The Gulf intellectual described Yemen as “an authentic Arab source that never runs dry,” stressing that the country has maintained its vitality and capacity for renewal despite the crises and challenges it has faced over the years.
Calls to Review Past Policies
Al-Khater’s remarks come amid a series of statements made in recent years by Gulf writers and media figures who have argued that the policies pursued toward Yemen have failed to achieve the desired stability. Instead, they contend, these policies have contributed to worsening conditions and squandering opportunities for cooperation and for benefiting from Yemen’s human and economic potential.
Observers believe that such statements reflect a growing trend among voices calling for a reassessment of regional policies toward Yemen and for the adoption of new approaches based on partnership and development rather than conflict and confrontation.
