Al-Sharjabi, Humanitarian Dialogue discuss water scarcity in Yemen

Parliament Speaker Discusses General Situation on the National Scene With Prime Minister

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sheikh Sultan al-Barakani discussed Wednesday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Shaya Zindani the overall situation on the national scene, including political, economic, service-related and social issues.

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Fiji Islands in the South Pacific

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific Ocean on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 486.2 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

Paris Saint-Germain Crowned UEFA Champions League Winners

French club Paris Saint-Germain claimed the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final held at Puskás Aréna in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

Last Update: ، 2026/06/11 Time 01:00:59
Latest News:

Prime Minister Receives Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign, Global Affairs

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Relations with German Minister of ..

President al-Alimi: No Lasting Peace Without Disarming Militias

Yemen Reaffirms Commitment to Rights of Persons with Disabilities

PLC Member al-Khanbashi Reviews Industrial and Transport Development, Reaffirms Support for School Textbook ..

Al-Sharjabi, Humanitarian Dialogue discuss water scarcity in Yemen

[28/02/2021 02:56]

ADEN-SABA
Minister of Water and Environment Tawfeeq al-Sharjabi discussed Sunday with researchers Mohammad al-Qadhi and Adam Baron from the Center of Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva the problem of water scarcity in Yemen and a number of water issues.

Al-Sharjabi pointed out to problem of consuming groundwater in agriculture and outlaw digging of water and lack of controlling water resources.

He pointed out that there are seven water basins out of 14 in critical conditions, noting that the international support to water sector has been deteriorating since 2015 and mostly deteriorated after corona pandemic, which reflected on production of water of big costs.

He also pointed out to a number of environmental issues associated with climate change, saying that studies on climate change in Yemen are not enough due to current conditions.