WFP urged to quickly act to relief al-Abidia beleaguered people

State Minister for Women’s Affairs discusses enabling women with UN Envoy Office

Minister of State for Women’s Affairs, Dr. Ahd Jaasous discussed Tuesday with the Director of the Office of the UN Special Envoy to Yemen Bert Scott ways to strengthen coordination and joint cooperation to support women’s empowerment and enhance their role across various fields.

Arab League Calls for Confronting Rising Anti-Muslim Hate

The Arab League on Sunday called for intensified international efforts to confront the growing phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in order to prevent deeper divisions among religions and cultures.

Italian Industrial production falls 0.6 percent

Industrial production in Italy experienced an unexpected decline of 0.6 percent in January compared to December, according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted figures.

Saudi League: Al-Nassr, Al-Ettifaq and Neom Secure Victories Over Al-Ittihad, Damac and Al-Riyadh

Al-Nassr defeated its guest Al-Ittihad 2–0 in the match that brought them together at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League.

Last Update: ، 2026/03/18 Time 01:02:07
Latest News:

Local Administration Minister discusses with EU mission enhancing development projects

Yemen, Netherlands discuss human rights cooperation

Head of Customs Authority discusses with US Ambassador partnership in customs work

Minister of Culture Discusses with Goethe Institute Cultural Cooperation

Minister of Civil Service discusses strengthening institutional reform cooperation with British Ambassador

WFP urged to quickly act to relief al-Abidia beleaguered people

[12/10/2021 02:59]

MARIB-SABA
Deputy Governor of Marib governorate Dr. Abd-Rabbu Meftah appealed to the World Food Program (WFP) to move as quickly as it can to save the inhabitants of al-Abidia District who have been mercilessly besieged by Houthi militiamen for nearly a month, amid acute shortages of foods, drinking water and medicines supplies.

Meftah voiced his appeal as he met here today with the Director of the WFP Office in the temporary capital Aden Motenta Shemoka who arrived in Marib on a work visit.

They discussed the urgently needed humanitarian interventions by the WFP, particularly in the District of al-Abidia where 35 thousands villagers' lives are seriously threatened.

Meftah called on the WFP to press for opening safe passages to deliver the urgently need relief and humanitarian aids to the population of al-Abidia District.