Reconstruction's economic recovery priorities discussed in workshop in Aden

Yemen Calls for Stronger International Partnership and Investment in Water Sector

Yemen has called for stronger partnerships between the government and development partners and increased investment in the water sector to improve service sustainability and strengthen water security.

GCC Secretary-General Welcomes UN Security Council’s Position on Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi has expressed his appreciation for the position conveyed by members of the United Nations Security Council in their presidential statement regarding the attacks carried out by the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Brent Crude Futures Rise 12 Cents

Oil prices remained mostly unchanged in early Asian trading on Thursday following gains from the previous session and a sharp monthly increase.

Al Nassr Beat Al Fateh 3-0 in Saudi Football League

Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0 in the opening round of the Saudi Pro League, known as the Roshn Saudi League.

Last Update: ، 2026/11/04 Time 05:47:55
Latest News:

Ministers of Civil Service, Information, Local Administration Swear-in Before President al-Alimi

President al-Alimi, Lebanese President Discuss Bilateral Relations, Common Challenges

Yemen Participates in the 23rd Session of Executive Bureau of Arab Information Ministers

Foreign Minister Informs Journalists in Paris About Foreign Experts Role in Backing Houthi Terrorist ..

Taiz Governor Chairs Emergency Committee Meeting to Discuss Service, Humanitarian, Security Issues

Reconstruction's economic recovery priorities discussed in workshop in Aden

[24/03/2019 04:17]

ADEN-SABA
A workshop held in Aden Sunday themed" Priorities of Reconstruction and Economic Recovery", organized by Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.

The Head of EU Mission in Yemen Antonia Calvo and representatives of KSrelief Center, Emirati Red Crescent Society and donors contributed to the discussions.

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr Najib al-Aweg cited the urgent priorities of Reconstruction and Economic Recovery. He also pointed out to the major challenges facing the reconstruction and economic recovery campaign.

The minister stated that the country implicit economic losses estimated at $ 50 billion over the past four years, besides direct and indirect damages to infrastructure.

He indicated that there are urgent projects funded by the World Bank with total cost up to $ 1.2. There are also other projects funded by Islamic Bank, Saud Fund and Saudi Program totaling 600 billion Yemeni Rial (YR) .

The minister stated that poverty percentage raised up to 78%, while 60% of the population are struggling with poverty and starvation as a result of the devaluation of the national currency value and the citizen lost nearly two third of his income over the past three years.