Riyadh Hosts International Workshop to Improve Yemeni Institutions

The workshop aims to build and develop the capabilities of Yemeni institutions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The workshop aims to build and develop the capabilities of Yemeni institutions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Riyadh Hosts International Workshop to Improve Yemeni Institutions

The workshop aims to build and develop the capabilities of Yemeni institutions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The workshop aims to build and develop the capabilities of Yemeni institutions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Coordination Group for Building and Developing the Capacity of Yemeni Institutions held on Tuesday its first workshop in Riyadh, with the participation of a number of Yemeni and Saudi institutions and international organizations.

The two-day workshop aims to discuss means to strengthen the work of the Yemeni government and institutions.

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammad Al Jaber said that the workshop was organized by the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen and aimed at building and developing the capabilities of Yemeni institutions, with the participation of five Yemeni parties and eight international organizations, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union, various UN entities, and a number of Saudi ministries.

Al Jaber noted that the workshop focused on working with international organizations to support and build the capacities of Yemeni institutions, and raise the contribution of the international community, along with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, to the development and reconstruction of Yemen.

The international gathering also sheds light on the efforts of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, and the successes it has achieved in building the capacities of Yemeni ministries, including electricity and finance, and various other bodies within local authorities.

“We expect the workshop to produce a roadmap for each of the capacity-building tracks of Yemeni institutions, under the supervision of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, with continuous support from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen,” the ambassador said.

For his part, Waed Badeeb, Yemeni Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, said that the workshop would target, in its first round, the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Electricity, the Ministry of Finance, and the Central Bank of Yemen.

Badeeb valued Saudi Arabia and all donors for standing by Yemeni institutions, meeting their urgent need to recover from the repercussions of the war, strengthening their capabilities, and providing technical support.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Cooperation to Serve Humanity, Sustainable Growth

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a Cabinet session - SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a Cabinet session - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Cooperation to Serve Humanity, Sustainable Growth

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a Cabinet session - SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a Cabinet session - SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah.
The Cabinet reviewed overall state activities, particularly those aimed at developing cooperation and partnership relations, and enhancing areas of coordination and integration with brotherly and friendly countries.

According to SPA, this focus will reinforce the Kingdom's position and pivotal role on the global stage, given the promising opportunities and unique capabilities provided by its vision.
The Cabinet also discussed the outcomes of Saudi Arabia’s participation in various regional and international meetings, underscoring its ongoing commitment to joint action that serves mutual interests, benefits all parties, and contributes to addressing global challenges.
The Cabinet noted the Kingdom’s participation in the World Summit on the Information Society in Switzerland, where it reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing digital cooperation and supporting the International Telecommunication Union's goals that aim to harness modern technologies to serve humanity and promote sustainable growth.
In his remarks to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of State, Cabinet Member for Shura Council Affairs, and Acting Minister of Media Dr. Essam bin Saeed stated that the Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the commendation received at the High-Level Meeting on Sand and Dust Storms, held at the United Nations Headquarters. The meeting praised the Kingdom’s efforts to protect the environment at local, regional, and global levels, as well as its effective initiatives in developing early warning systems and fostering scientific cooperation to mitigate the impacts of dust storms.
The Cabinet noted the significant achievements of the Financial Sector Development Program and the Human Capability Development Program. These initiatives have successfully contributed to enhancing financial sustainability, supporting the national economy, and boosting the competitiveness of national cadres both locally and globally. This success has been achieved through a continuous system of education and learning that aligns with the evolving needs and requirements of the labor market.
The Cabinet also commended the efforts of government agencies involved in launching and integrating the artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum across all levels of general education. This strategic initiative aims to prepare a generation equipped with future-ready skills, accelerating the transition to a knowledge-based society and solidifying the Kingdom’s global position in advanced technologies.
The Cabinet considered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in the growth of international tourism receipts in the first quarter of 2025 as a reflection of the rapid development in this vital sector, which now leads in international indicators.