[01/03/2025 06:28]
ADEN - SABA
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a joint cooperation agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to secure the Ministry of Water and Environment's needs of equipment and devices to contain the leakage of fuels and fertilizers as a result of the sinking of the cargo ship "Rubymar" in the Red Sea.
As many as 126,020 individuals are expected to be benefit from the agreement .
The agreement signed by the KSrelief's Assistant al-Baiz and the Under-Secretary-General and Assistant Administrator of the UNDP Hawiliang Shaw.
The agreement aimed to develop the Yemeni capacities and equipment to deal with the oil spill and the release of hazardous and harmful materials.
Under the agreement, specialized oil spill response equipment will be purchased to protect and clean environmentally sensitive areas, a remotely operated underwater vehicle capable of diving to a depth of 200 meters, experienced international and local consultant will be provided to offer ongoing technical support inside Yemen for one year and enable organized inspections of the Rubymar hull.
It is important to note that the terrorist Houthis militiamen targeted the Rubymar cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden in February 2024, which led to its sinking in the Red Sea with a large load of ammonia, oils and hazardous materials on board.
Minister of Higher Education Outlines Comprehensive Reform Vision for Universities and Scientific Research
Local Administration Minister Stresses Importance of Coordination with Taiz Authority
Report Documents Over 5,834 Houthi Violations Against Women in Yemen
Minister of Communications Discusses Latest Developments in Yemen with Director of UN Envoy’s Office
Masam Removes 1,263 Mines, Unexploded Ordnance in One Week
Minister of Planning Chairs Consultation Session with World Bank on New Country Partnership Framework (2026–2030)
Prime Minister calls for substantial international support for gov't's reforms, economic recovery plan
Minister Basalama, French Ambassador Discuss Support for Decentralization, Empowering Local Authorities
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Center in Taiz Provides Services to 674 Beneficiaries in February
Prime Minister holds meeting with EU Mission, Ambassadors of Germany, France, Netherlands