Dammaj explores British support to ban trafficking Yemeni antiquities in UK

Head of Central Agency for Census discusses with ILO representative partnership efforts

The head of the Central Agency for Census, Dr. Safaa Moati, discussed today, in the interim capital, Aden, with the Special Representative of the International Labor Organization for Yemen cooperation and partnership efforts between the agency and the organization, especially those related to labor market statistics, labor market survey, and organizing specialized training courses for the staff of the agency and the challenges the agency is facing as a result of the difficult circumstances the country is witnessing.

Palestinian Presidency warns of the danger of Israeli escalation in Al-Aqsa Mosque

The official spokesman for the Palestinian Presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, warned of the dangerous escalation of the Israeli occupation authorities, in the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the attack on citizens in its squares and in the alleys and lanes of the Old City of Al-Quds.

Chinese Central Bank injects 125 billion yuan into the financial market

The People's Bank of China (the central bank) on Monday injected funds into the financial market with a total amount of 125 billion yuan (17.93 billion US dollars) through medium-term lending facilities (MLF) and reverse repo operations.

Barcelona crowned as Spanish League champion 4 rounds before conclusion of the “La Liga”

FC Barcelona won the Spanish Football League title, after defeating its neighbor Espanyol by four goals to two, to settle the struggle for the La Liga title, four rounds before the end of the competition.

Last Update: ، 2023/05/28 Time 04:20:23
Latest News:

Family killed and wounded as they drove over Houthi landmine in north Yemen

National Investigation Committee holds discussions with a team of Yemen Sanctions Panel

Eryani condemns Houthi storming of annual meeting of Baha'i sect and arrest of 17 participants

Signing a project to re-enroll girls who dropped out of school in Yemen

Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi praises American role in fighting terrorism, controlling weapons smuggling

Dammaj explores British support to ban trafficking Yemeni antiquities in UK

[16/07/2020 06:06]

RIYADH - SABA
Minister of Culture Marwan Dammaj met Thursday with the deputy Ambassador of the United Kingdom (UK) to the Republic of Yemen Simon Smart.

Yemeni-British cooperation was key focus of the discussions.

Dammaj sought for British support to help protecting Yemen's cultural heritage .

The two sides explored the idea of signing a memo of understanding between the two countries to ban purchasing, transporting and dealing with Yemeni antiquities in the UK.

The discussions touched upon the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and British Cultural Council which includes rehabilitate a number of museums and training Yemeni staffs to preserve cultural heritage.

The Ministry of Culture signed last year an agreement with the USA government to ban trafficking with Yemeni antiquities in the USA which is the largest market for dealing with relics. The UK is the second market for antiquities.