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21 August 2026

Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future

Houthi attacks on al-Makha port forced it to suspend operations, leaving workers without jobs and traders concerned.

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