Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announces residency regularization for Yemenis

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announces residency regularization for Yemenis

By TheNATIONWEEK.com News Desk | October 9, 2026

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – In a significant humanitarian gesture, Saudi Arabia has announced its decision to regularize the residency status of all Yemeni nationals residing unlawfully within the Kingdom. This move, directed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and in response to a request from Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing support for the Yemeni people.

The regularization process will require a valid Yemeni passport as an essential prerequisite. Further details regarding the commencement date and specific regulations will be released by the General Directorate of Passports and other pertinent authorities. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority.

Explosions Rock Riyadh Amid Houthi Claims of Aramco Strike

Simultaneously, loud explosions were reported in northern Riyadh, with residents describing a “powerful explosion” that rattled windows near King Khalid International Airport.

Following the blasts, Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for the Iran-backed Houthi group, claimed responsibility for strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the Aramco refinery in Rabigh. The group further stated it had targeted Abha International Airport, the Khamis Mushait air base, and sites in Najran and Jazan.

These events unfold amidst heightened conflict, as Saudi forces and their Yemeni government allies intensify their campaign against the Houthis. Previous reports indicated the commencement of a “battle of liberation” and an offensive to retake Houthi-held Sanaa. The persistent threat to critical infrastructure, including Aramco, has prompted warnings from Houthi officials regarding the safety of Saudi airspace for civilian flights and concerns from Aramco’s CEO about the two-year timeline for restoring global oil stocks. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to self-defense against Houthi attacks.

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