Yemen: Houthis turn al-Samad's tomb into a "photo studio"... and packages start from only a thousand riyals!

Arab Sea Newspaper - Special

In a move proving that creativity in collection knows no bounds, the administration of the shrine of the deceased Houthi leader Saleh al-Samad announced a price list for "photography packages" in front of the shrine, as if we were at a wedding or a fashion show, not at a grave. Prices start from 1000 riyals for a regular photo, and reach 5000 riyals if you want a "VIP" shot, perhaps with a shadowy smile of al-Samad in the background. As for printing photos in different sizes, it is an additional service - because the memory is not complete without a luxurious frame. The announcement did not forget to add a touch of "prestige," stipulating that visitors must be quiet, maintain the cleanliness of the place, and not enter without a permit. It seems that violators may face a penalty of re-shooting with double fees. Observers commented that the Houthis have succeeded in turning even graves into profitable investment projects, while citizens are in turn inventing new ways to ridicule this "economic innovation" amid a severe living crisis.