Hadhrami Elite Forces
The Hadhrami Elite Forces are forces formed by the Arab coalition forces, under the supervision of the United Arab Emirates, with funding from Saudi Arabia, and technical support from the United States, to liberate the city of Mukalla from al-Qaeda.
| Hadhrami Elite Forces | |
|---|---|
| قوات النخبة الحضرمية | |
| Active | 2016–present |
| Country | Yemen |
| Type | Special forces |
| Motto(s) | "حضرموت لنا" "Hadhramout is ours" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Pilot Fayez Qahtan Al-Tamimi |
The Hadhrami Elite Forces consist of soldiers belonging to tribes who support legitimacy in exile as well as local recruits from Hadhramaut Governorate. These forces are distinguished by the fact that they are formed from those belonging to Hadhramaut Governorate only, which means that Yemenis from other regions are not allowed to join them. Emirati security officers are training the new security force, which is managed by the Second Military Region in the coastal areas. It has been provided with tanks, weapons, and logistical matters, which were mostly provided by Saudi Arabia.