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Saba Yemen
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Military Experts: Yemeni Missile Strike on "Ben Gurion" Airport Reveals Strategic Shift in Deterrence Equation
Sana'a - Saba: The success of the missile launched by the Yemeni Armed Forces toward the Zionist "Ben Gurion" Airport, which reached its target without being intercepted, has stunned military and strategic analysts. Military experts confirmed that the Yemeni missile targeting the Zionist airport represents a qualitative shift for the Yemeni Armed Forces, simultaneously revealing an advanced and unexpected level of missile capabilities from Sana'a. This development places the Zionist entity before a new deterrence equation and unprecedented challenges. They expressed astonishment at the level of advancement achieved by Yemeni forces in manufacturing and guiding hypersonic missiles—technologies currently possessed only by a limited number of countries, such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Meanwhile, the United States remains in the experimental phase with a missile known as "Dark Eagle," with a range not exceeding 700 kilometers. Military analyses published in Arab and Western media outlets indicated that the Yemeni operation marks a turning point in how the world perceives Yemen's military capabilities, which can no longer be ignored or downplayed. They stressed that Israel and Western nations must recalibrate their calculations and address these developments with seriousness and realism. Egyptian military and strategic analyst Samir Ragheb stated, "Ansar Allah's possession of hypersonic missiles with such capabilities is a heavyweight surprise, especially given the United States' lag in developing similar weapons." He noted that the missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport is estimated to be around 11 meters long, reaching speeds of up to Mach 5, generating an ionized plasma sheath that impedes radar detection. Its speed may increase to Mach 18 in the final phase. Ragheb explained that the warhead likely carried approximately 500 kilograms of explosives, accounting for the significant damage and deep crater seen in circulated images. He pointed out that recent advancements in Yemeni missiles include improvements in fuel systems, sensors, guidance, and GPS technologies, enhancing their precision and maneuverability, enabling accurate strikes at ranges of up to 2,000 kilometers. He emphasized that these missiles do not belong to old stockpiles from the previous regime, such as Scud-B missiles with a range not exceeding 300 kilometers, but rather reflect genuine progress in Yemen's manufacturing and launch capabilities. For his part, Dr. Masoud Pour, Director of the Arab-Iranian Strategic Studies Center in Tehran, stated, "The missile's success in hitting its target without interception highlights the weakness of Zionist defense systems." He questioned, "What if multiple missiles were launched simultaneously?" affirming that Yemen has become a rising force in the regional deterrence equation that cannot be overlooked. Other media outlets also discussed the Yemeni missile launched toward Ben Gurion Airport. Reuters and Israel's Channel 12 reported that the ballistic missile bypassed all Israeli and American air defense systems, penetrating deep into "Israel's" airspace, leading to a temporary halt in air traffic and forcing thousands of settlers to flee to shelters. Meanwhile, factions from the Axis of Resistance described the Yemeni operation as "heroic and qualitative," considering it a resounding failure for the American , British alliance and an accumulated inability to break the will of the Yemeni people, who continue to make sacrifices in support of the Palestinian cause despite blockade and challenges. Earlier, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced the execution of a qualitative military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yafa region with a hypersonic ballistic missile, confirming precise hits , the failure of American and Israeli interception systems to counter it. This led to a complete shutdown of the airport for over an hour and widespread panic within the Israeli interior. The Armed Forces affirmed that this operation comes in response to the genocidal crimes committed by the Zionist entity against civilians in Gaza, reaffirming Yemen's steadfast stance in supporting the Palestinian people and their resistance. Once again, Yemen—through its leadership, people, and armed forces—proves its ability to stand firm, resist, and challenge the forces of hegemony and arrogance (America, Israel, and Britain), continuing to support the Palestinian people and their just cause, and backing Gaza no matter the scale of sacrifices. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
Al-Ahram Weekly
15-02-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Rascha Ragheb ranks 6th in Forbes' Top 20 Arab Women in Government
Dr. Rascha Ragheb, the Executive Director of Egypt's National Training Academy (NTA), was ranked 6th in Forbes Middle East's Top 20 Arab Women in Government list. Ragheb, who has over 20 years of experience in human development and leadership, was recognized for her role in leading the NTA since 2018. Founded by the Egyptian government in 2017, the NTA was established to develop Egyptian youth's managerial and professional skills. Before the NTA, Ragheb held roles in international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ESLSCA University. She also serves as the Executive Director of Egypt's World Youth Forum (WYF) and is a board member of the Shabab Balad initiative under the UN's Generation Unlimited. Forbes' list recognizes the most impactful women in leading roles across government institutions, excluding ministerial and parliamentary positions. The list chooses 20 women based on their significant impact on diplomacy, ambassadorship, culture, technology, media, and environment. Other factors for choosing candidates include the candidates' role, additional positions they hold, tenure, experience, and initiatives they launched in 2024. The list also included two Egyptian women: Amal Ammar, the Chairwoman of Egypt's National Council for Women, and Dalia El-Baz, the Executive Chairwoman of Egypt Post, who secured the 16th and 19th spots, respectively. 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2025 Similarly, Forbes Middle East's 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2025 list included 18 Egyptian businesswomen. Dalia Khorshid, Group CEO and Managing Director of Beltone Holding, attained the highest rank among Egyptian businesswomen on the list and the 12th rank on the list. Soha El-Turky, Deputy CEO of the National Bank of Egypt, followed, ranking 15th. Other prominent Egyptian businesswomen included Hend El Sherbini, Group CEO of Integrated Diagnostics Holdings, who ranked 42nd; Mona Zulficar, Chairperson of Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, who ranked 48th; and Dalia Wahba, CEO of Hassan Allam Utilities, who ranked 49th. In addition, the list included Merette Elsayed, CCO & CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, in the 50th rank; Elham Mahfouz, CEO of Commercial Bank of Kuwait, in the 54th rank; and Hoda Mansour, COO-Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East & Africa of IFS, in the 60th rank. Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, came 66th in the rank, along with Dalia Ibrahim, CEO of Nahdet Misr Publishing House, who came 73rd. Rasha El-Azhary, CFO of Vodafone Egypt, ranked 79th on the list and Abir Leheta, CEO of Egytrans, attained the 82nd rank on the Forbes list. Moreover, the list also featured Pakinam Kafafi, CEO of TAQA Arabia, in the 85th rank, Ghada Kandil, Chief Director-Egypt of Bank of New York Mellon, in the 86th rank, and Heba Korra, Vice Chairman of Korra for Energy & Investment Projects, in the 96th rank. Group Deputy CEO of Naeem Holding for Investments Omnia Kelig came 97th in the ranking, while Managing Director of Misr Life Insurance Abeer Saleh ranked 98th. Ahella El Saban, co-founder and vice Executive Chairman of Exits MENA, concluded the list in the 100th rank. This year's list recognizes 100 prominent female business leaders from 29 nationalities who have made significant contributions to 32 different sectors. The selection criteria include business size, personal achievements, leadership impact, and contributions to corporate social responsibility initiatives. Several leaders on the list focused on introducing initiatives to enhance community skills, broaden opportunities, and drive impact and transformation across various industries. Egyptian businesswomen topped the list with eight entries in 2021, followed by seven in 2022. This number nearly doubled in 2023 with 13 entries, and in 2024, they achieved a record-breaking 17 entries, showcasing their increasing influence and success in various industries. Short link:
