Minister al-Soqtari Discusses Enhanced Cooperation with FAO on Plant Protection
[04/07/2026]
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries Salem al-Soqtari discussed Saturday with a technical team from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ways of strengthening technical cooperation in the fields of plant protection, transboundary pest control and the regulation of pesticides fertilizers, and seeds.
Planning Minister Meets German-Yemeni Association Leadership to Advance Cultural Cooperation
[04/07/2026]
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba met on Saturday with the leadership of the German-Yemeni Association, headed by Gudrun Orth, to discuss ways of expanding cooperation in public diplomacy, cultural exchange, and the promotion of Yemen's rich cultural heritage in support of the country's recovery and development efforts.
Rights Group Documents 752 Enforced Disappearance Cases in Houthi Detention Facilities
[04/07/2026]
The Eradah Organization Against Torture and Enforced Disappearance has announced that it has documented 752 cases of enforced disappearance in detention facilities operated by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia since 2014, including 237 children. The organization also recorded numerous violations linked to torture and enforced disappearance.
Planning Minister Discusses Enhanced Coordination with International Aid Orgs
[03/07/2026]
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba held talks with representatives of several international organizations operating in Yemen on the sidelines of the 2026 Hamburg Sustainability Conference, focusing on strengthening cooperation and improving coordination in support of the country's development priorities.
Agriculture Ministry, FAO Advance Breakwater Project for Socotra Fishing Community
[02/07/2026]
Technical teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have moved closer to finalizing plans for a breakwater project in the Zahaq area of the Socotra Archipelago, a key infrastructure initiative intended to improve safety for local fishermen.
UN-Funded Water Desalination Plant Opens at Shabwah General Hospital
[01/07/2026]
Secretary-General of the Shabwah Local Council Abdrabu Hishlah on Wednesday inaugurated a new water desalination plant at Shabwah General Hospital, a UN-funded project aimed at improving access to safe water and strengthening healthcare services at the province's main public hospital.