Saudi Arabia’s SDRPY Lays Foundation Stone for Hospital Project in Yemen’s Abyan Governorate

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone on Tuesday for the Sabah Hospital project in the Sabah District of Yemen’s Abyan Governorate. (SPA)
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone on Tuesday for the Sabah Hospital project in the Sabah District of Yemen’s Abyan Governorate. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s SDRPY Lays Foundation Stone for Hospital Project in Yemen’s Abyan Governorate

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone on Tuesday for the Sabah Hospital project in the Sabah District of Yemen’s Abyan Governorate. (SPA)
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone on Tuesday for the Sabah Hospital project in the Sabah District of Yemen’s Abyan Governorate. (SPA)

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) laid the foundation stone on Tuesday for the Sabah Hospital project in the Sabah District of Yemen’s Abyan Governorate.

The project is part of the SDRPY’s initiatives to support the health sector and aims to boost healthcare services across Yemeni governorates.

The hospital will include several facilities, such as departments for women and childbirth, maternity and childcare, inpatient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency services.

It will also feature various clinics, including internal medicine, dental, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) clinics, as well as radiology and laboratory rooms.

The hospital will be equipped with laboratory, radiology, and sterilization equipment, and devices for surgical operations.

The SDRPY has worked to improve and bolster the efficiency of healthcare facilities by constructing and equipping hospitals and health centers, as well as operating them.

It has carried out over 34 projects and initiatives to support the health sector that have benefitted over 4.4 million people.

The SDRPY has implemented over 229 developmental projects and initiatives across eight vital sectors, including education, health, water, energy, transportation, agriculture and fisheries, across Yemen.



Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s openness to international initiatives aimed at bringing peace to Sudan.
At the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, held in Djibouti, Al-Khuraiji discussed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.
He mentioned that Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the United States, facilitated talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the Jeddah Declaration on May 11, 2023, which aimed to protect civilians.
Al-Khuraiji also noted the continuation of talks with the involvement of the African Union and IGAD, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s support for African-led solutions.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to restoring stability in Sudan and urged all parties to act with wisdom, show restraint, and support positive initiatives.
Al-Khuraiji also met with EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, on the sidelines of the consultative meeting.
In separate meetings, he also met with the UN Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, and US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello.
During these meetings, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussed topics of mutual interest.
The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) expressed support for international and regional meetings, hoping they would bring positive results to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.
They urged the need that discussions focus on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need, protecting civilians, and achieving an immediate ceasefire.
Taqaddum highlighted the importance of international legal frameworks for civilian protection and safe passageways during the conflict.
They called on international and regional partners to quickly bring both sides back to negotiations, build on the Jeddah agreements, and secure a binding ceasefire with effective monitoring.
Taqaddum also stressed the need for a unified negotiation platform to achieve peace.