The Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development signed Thursday a Grant Agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) worth $1.2 million to contribute to the rehabilitation and maintenance of homes for displaced persons in Yemen.
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Saudi Arabia's Al-Taawoun qualified for the AFC Champions League semi-finals after defeating Iran's Tractor S. 4-2 on penalties, after both teams finished 2-2 after regulation and extra time.
Minister of Industry underlines Yemen's need for economic assistance
[25/02/2024 05:42]
ABU - DHABI
Minister of Industry and Trade Mohammed al-Ashwal reiterated the Yemeni government appeal for the development partners including World Trade Organization (WTO) to bail out Yemen's economy that has been gravely damaged by the repercussions of the Terrorist Houthi militias' coup.
" A substantial economic support is urgently needed to realize the economic recovery, create job opportunity, contribute to stability, growth and peace", he said.
Speaking at the 12th Session of the Chinese Round Table within the 13th Conference of the WTO held today, Sunday, in Abu Dhabi, he highlighted the economic hardships that has been further exacerbated by the Terrorist Houthi militias' attacks on the commercial ships.
" Houthi militias' attacks on the commercial ships and shipping lanes have worsen the Yemeni peoples' economic hardships", said al-Ashwal.
It is important to note that this gathering of the WTO is corresponding with the tenth anniversary of Yemen's joining the WTO.