"I LOVE UAE" Sign Appears Next to Airstrip Under Construction on Yemeni Island

Satellite images show a new airstrip being built on Abd al-Kuri Island near the Gulf of Aden, with workers spelling out "I LOVE UAE" next to the runway. The United Arab Emirates claims its presence on Socotra island, to which Abd al-Kuri belongs, is based on humanitarian grounds. The construction comes amid ongoing conflict in Yemen and heightened tensions in the region, with the Houthis targeting ships and the U.S.-led forces involved. The airstrip's construction raises concerns about power projection and potential military use in the strategic maritime area.