Sanaa - Wikipedia
Following the unification of Yemen, Sanaa was designated capital of the new Republic of Yemen. It houses the presidential palace, the parliament, the supreme court, and the country's government ministries. The largest source of employment is provided by …
Sanaa | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
5 days ago · Sanaa, city, capital of Yemen. It is situated at the western foot of Mount Nuqum, at an elevation of more than 7,200 feet (2,200 metres) above sea level, in the western part of the country. Sanaa has for many centuries been the chief economic, political, and religious centre of the Yemen Highlands. The city’s name means “fortified place.”
U.S. launches airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
2 days ago · The U.S. military said it carried out strikes against Houthi targets in Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen on Monday and Tuesday. "On Dec. 30 and 31, U.S. Navy ships and aircraft targeted a ...
Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa airport, Hodeidah power plant
Dec 26, 2024 · The Israeli strikes came a day after Yemen’s Houthis, who control northwestern Yemen, including Sanaa and its Red Sea coast, fired a ballistic missile and two drones towards Israel. Over the ...
Head of WHO was in Yemen airport during Israeli air strikes, with …
26 December: Israel launches air strikes on Yemen, targeting the international airport in Sanaa, an air base, power stations and ports. At least three people are killed and 14 others injured ...
UN chief condemns escalation in Yemen as airstrikes hit Sana’a …
Dec 26, 2024 · The UN Secretary-General on Thursday condemned the deadly escalation between Yemen and Israel, following Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed at least three people, injured dozens, and struck critical civilian infrastructure, including Sana’a International Airport.
Sana'a - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sana'a or Sanˤā' (Arabic: صنعاء, romanized as Ṣanʻāʼ or Sanaa), is the capital city of Yemen and the capital of Sana'a Governorate, but instead forms the separate governorate of ʾAmānat al-ʿĀṣimah (Arabic: أَمَانَة ٱلْعَاصِمَة). It had a population of 1,747,627 (as of 2004).
‘Losing Old Sanaa’: Historic city reels from Yemen war
Aug 20, 2023 · Heavy rains lashing Yemen’s capital have collapsed 10 buildings in the Old City of Sanaa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the unique landscapes and traditions of Yemen
A catchment area for large numbers of people, Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Sanaa is renowned the world over for its historic center and unique culture. The old town consists of 6,000 multi-storey buildings, in the typical, and traditional architectural style.
Sanaa summary | Britannica
It became the capital of an independent Yemen after the Ottoman defeat in World War I (1914–18). In 1990 it became the capital of the unified country. For many centuries it has been the chief economic, political, and religious centre of the Yemen highlands.