Chants from folklore in the country have been twisted to political ends in its war, with groups competing to use them to fire up fighters and supporters. They offer insight into the balance of power.

Yemen has promising economic potential in various sectors, including agriculture, industry, tourism, and oil, but any recovery in the country remains subject to political and security stability

A notable feature of this year's Arab summit is that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will be attending for the first time since 2011

A peaceful phase would also facilitate the proper utilisation of Yemen's underdeveloped oil and gas resources, which constitute the largest proportion of the country's undeveloped GDP

Proper respect for citizens' rights and especially an end to politically motivated arrests will help encourage the Yemenis the country needs to return home. Broader, federalised power will be key.

The ceasefire and reconciliation have provided a glimmer of hope in the ongoing crisis, and Yemenis are finally able to find some relief from the long-standing turmoil

The Saudi-Iranian rapprochement in March marked an important milestone that will have major repercussions for the Middle East and beyond. In Yemen, it faces its first test.

The deal is an opportunity to build trust between the two countries until it leads to a favourable regional climate that will have positive knock-on effects in Yemen and other troubled states

Yemeni poet Ali Al Muqri reviews the recent works of Bashaayer Hibras, followed by a selection of her stories