Fatah, UK diplomat discuss supporting livelihood's projects in Yemen

Government team discussed with World Bank delegation ways to strengthen partnership expand development projects

A meeting held Monday chaired by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and Yemen’s Governor to the World Bank Dr. Afrah al-Zouba and attended by a high-level World Bank delegation led by the Bank’s Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan Ousmane Dione discussed ways to enhance partnership and expand support across development, humanitarian, service, and economic sectors in the country.

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.

Oil rises as markets assess supply risks

Oil prices rose today, Tuesday, due to supply concerns, with Brent crude futures climbing $2.89, or 2.9 percent, to $102.83 per barrel.

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: ، 2026/03/30 Time 11:29:49
Latest News:

Yemen Embassy Chargé d’Affaires discusses strengthening bilateral relations with South African official

Al-Subaihi stresses the need to double the provision of services to citizens in Abyan, tightening security

Al-Alimi praises Yemeni crowds expressing support for Saudi Arabia, Gulf states against Iranian aggression ..

Deputy Chief of Staff discusses with international expert child recruitment

Presidential Leadership Council member al-Subaihi receives Vice President of WB in Aden

Fatah, UK diplomat discuss supporting livelihood's projects in Yemen

[15/01/2020 05:46]

RIYADH- SABA
Minister of Local Authority, the Head of the Supreme Relief Committee Abdulraqeeb Fatah discussed Wednesday with UK Charge d' Affairs in Yemen Simon Smart and the Representative of UK Development Agency Michel Wilinex supporting livelihood projects and continuation of humanitarian support in Yemen.

Fatah confirmed that the government gives significant importance to heavy-labor programs and development projects for they attract labors and work on alleviating poverty.

He handed over UK diplomat a matrix of relief and development projects to all Yemeni provinces for studying them and providing imminent support to them, pointing out that the government will continue support to donors and international organizations for implementing their humanitarian projects and programs in Yemen.

He praised UK support to humanitarian process in Yemen and supporting humanitarian response plans as UK is the fourth donor providing financial support to response plans, hoping increase support for livelihood and development projects.

For his part, the UK diplomat confirmed his country's support for boosting stability and providing services to citizens, pointing to continuous humanitarian support of his country to Yemen via UN organizations and supporting livelihood and development projects.

He made it clear that his country raised support fund to £ 240 million for humanitarian response plan last year and his country will continue its support to Yemen in different fields.