First Direct Flight from Yemen to Cairo in a Decade Marks New Era of Connectivity

After a decade-long hiatus, Yemen's Al Rayyan International Airport in Mukalla has resumed direct flights to Cairo International Airport.
This significant development, announced by Major General Faraj Al-Bahsani, aims to strengthen ties between Yemen and Egypt and ease travel for residents of Hadhramaut Governorate.
The resumption of these flights is a major step towards restoring normalcy and boosting economic and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
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