Yemeni Education Crisis: Save the Children reports nearly two-thirds of children in southern Yemen are out of school as the new year begins, with 32% never enrolled and a quarter having dropped out; child labor and unaffordable costs are major drivers. Credential Verification Stress: A Sanaa student says his dream of studying abroad is at risk after Aden suspended authentication of some certificates from Houthi-controlled areas, leaving families stuck between rival systems. Religious & Community Life: Yemen’s Mawlid al-Nabawi celebrations keep growing, with massive crowds in Al-Bayda and major festivals across governorates, including women’s events and coordinated public gatherings. Cultural Memory & Theatre: Yemen’s Ministry of Culture highlights Safwat al-Ghasham’s memoir tracing a theatre journey from Yemen to Qatar, spotlighting how stage work shaped artistic identity. Endowments & Scholarship: Sana’a’s General Authority for Endowments and Guidance mourns scholar Mohsen Al-Ghalibi, praising his lifelong teaching and service. Local Governance & Martyrs: Yemen’s Change and Construction Government marks the first anniversary of Ahmed al-Rahwi and fellow ministers, with officials visiting tombs and renewing pledges to follow their path. Heritage Training Abroad: Qatar Museums opens applications for UNESCO cultural heritage workshops for young professionals and students, with sessions on protecting cultural property and heritage. Regional Security Debate: The “Mecca Agreement” faces questions about long-term cohesion as analysts point to mismatched interests and threat perceptions among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.