Yemeni car traders cash in on the Japan connection


  • World
  • Tuesday, 08 May 2018

People check used cars displayed for auction at Al Aweer Market in Dubai, UAE April 8, 2018. REUTERS/Satish Kumar

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) - Wooden dhows crammed with second-hand Japanese cars have been sailing unhindered into Yemeni ports for the past three years despite rigid wartime controls on imports of aid and other vital supplies.

Like many Yemeni traders, Ali al-Mahry jumped at this chance to turn a profit by supplying customers at home with cars bought cheaply at auction in the United Arab Emirates.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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