Southern Governance and Development in Socotra

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Under direct directions from the President Aidarous bin Qasim Al -Zubaidi .. The Minister of Transport and the Governor of Socotra opens the airport of Abdel -Kouri Island in Socotra Archipelago Governorate

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The Opening of Abdul Kuri Island Airport: A Strategic Step for Sovereignty and Development in Socotra and the South

Socotra | South Eye

The inauguration of Abdul Kuri Island Airport in the southern Socotra Archipelago, under the direct directives of President Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, is a move with significant strategic implications. It goes beyond, it solidifies southern governance, promotes development, and strengthens the region’s geopolitical security.

Abdul Kuri Island, part of the Socotra Archipelago, has long suffered from administrative neglect. By establishing an airport there, the Southern leadership translates its commitment to asserting effective development over all its lands, further cementing the Southern Transitional Council (STC) as a capable governing force.

Socotra, including Abdul Kuri Island, is an ecological and touristic treasure that has not been fully utilized. The airport’s inauguration connects the island to other southern governorate, paving the way for investment in eco-tourism, infrastructure, and logistics services. This will generate job opportunities for local residents and improve living standards. Moreover, improved air transport networks facilitate trade and supply chains, reducing reliance on inefficient traditional shipping routes that have often been affected by climate conditions or logistical challenges.

Abdul Kuri Island’s strategic location near international maritime routes in the Indian Ocean makes it a focal point in any security arrangements for protecting global navigation. The opening of the airport reflects the Southern leadership’s awareness of the importance of strengthening its presence in this area to safeguard internal security and to contribute to regional stability in coordination with regional allies. Additionally, strengthening infrastructure in the southern islands reduces the risk of security breaches, whether through arms smuggling, infiltration by extremist groups, or foreign attempts to exploit administrative gaps in the region.

The airport’s inauguration comes amid sensitive regional and international shifts, with certain powers attempting to impose new dynamics in the area. It also demonstrates the political will to solidify its presence and achieve sustainable development whether through local initiatives or regional and international partnerships based on mutual interests. For sure the opening of Abdul Kuri Island Airport is more than just an infrastructure project; it reflects the South’s ongoing transformation. It affirms that the President Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, is moving toward establishing a new reality one rooted in self-determination, strengthened southern infrastructure, and sustainable development. This vision integrates security, economic growth, and effective governance to shape a stable and prosperous future for the South.