2 Jewish Yemeni families apart for decades reunite

The first family of 15 members were reunited in Abu Dhabi on Sunday ater UAE authorities facilitated the travel of family members from both Yemen and London

The UAE has helped reunite two Jewish Yemeni families with their relatives whom they have not seen for decades.

The first family of 15 members, were reunited in Abu Dhabi on Sunday after UAE authorities facilitated the travel of family members from both Yemen and London.

Yitzhak Fayez, 35, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that he had not seen his grandparents and uncle since he was a child, after moving to the UK from Yemen. Fayez’s grandfather, grandmother and uncle were flown in from Yemen, as he and 11 family members, including five great-grandchildren, flew in from London.

“The last time I saw them was as a child,” he said. “They are today meeting their great-grandchildren for the first time.” “Today, the UAE made my family’s dream come true after we had lost hope on getting reunited, after 21 years of separation.” The family were kept apart due to the situation in Yemen and financial difficulties.

Fayez further expressed his gratefulness to the solidarity and support they have received from UAE leadership.