SPDRY Launches More than 200 Projects in Yemen

The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY)
The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY)
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SPDRY Launches More than 200 Projects in Yemen

The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY)
The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY)

The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY) revealed that a total of 204 projects were implemented across Yemen.

They covered various fields, including the economic and developments sectors.

While the Saudi Program continues its fruitful efforts, the Yemeni Prime Minister commended the qualitative and influential contributions to the vital sectors in Yemen.

Yemen's Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik pinned high hopes on this role played by the SPDRY to restore stability and economic growth.

Abdulmalik met in the temporary capital Aden the Director of the Aden-based SDRPY's office, Ahmed Madkhali, official Yemeni sources said.

The PM expressed the appreciation of Yemen's leadership and its people to Saudi Arabia for its support in these circumstances.

He further noted the positive impact of the SPDRY projects in several domains, adding that Yemenis across the country felt the tangible impact.

The Saudi deposit, oil derivatives’ grant, and other projects backed the governmental efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, noted Abdulmalik.

SPDRY projects achieved a transitional leap from aid to development through implementing projects in the services and infrastructure sectors, he affirmed.

During the meeting, Madkhali presented a report on the projects implemented by the Saudi Program.

Up to 204 projects were implemented focusing on seven sectors including education, health, water, energy, transportation, roads, agriculture, fish wealth, in addition to building the state institutions’ capabilities.

The Saudi Program carried out 26 projects in the energy sector, 32 initiatives in the water sector, 22 projects in the health sector, in addition to 36 projects in the transportation sector, Madkhali added.

SPDRY also conducted 18 projects in the agricultural sector, 41 projects in the education sector, 17 projects for governmental buildings, and 12 development programs.



Turkish Parliament Ratifies Makkah Defense Pact

General view of the Turkish Parliament. (Reuters – File Photo)
General view of the Turkish Parliament. (Reuters – File Photo)
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Turkish Parliament Ratifies Makkah Defense Pact

General view of the Turkish Parliament. (Reuters – File Photo)
General view of the Turkish Parliament. (Reuters – File Photo)

Türkiye's parliament ratified a regional defense pact involving Saudi Arabia and Pakistan overnight, state media reported.

The three countries signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in August, committing them to come to one another's aid if any member is attacked.

Lawmakers approved the measure by 279 votes to 119, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency.

During parliamentary debates, ruling AKP lawmaker Ziya Altunyaldiz said the agreement was not directed against any third country and was intended to prevent conflicts rather than escalate them, Anadolu reported.


Coalition Destroys Drone in Makkah, 2 Ballistic Missiles Fired at Najran

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Coalition Destroys Drone in Makkah, 2 Ballistic Missiles Fired at Najran

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki announced on Friday the interception and downing of a drone over the Makkah Region. 

Saudi defenses had earlier destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the terrorist Houthi militia at Saudi Arabia's Najran, he added. 

Debris fell as a result of the interception, and an assessment of the damage is currently underway. 


Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Seek to Strengthen Security Cooperation

(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)
(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Seek to Strengthen Security Cooperation

(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)
(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci, in Ankara on Thursday for talks focused on strengthening security cooperation between the two countries.

Prince Abdulaziz said the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the importance of further developing bilateral security cooperation, building on the close ties between the two countries.

Prince Abdulaziz said the two countries' longstanding historical and fraternal ties had set an example of cooperation and coordination across various fields.

He said the Makkah Defense Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, reflects the strength of Riyadh-Ankara relations and their converging strategic interests and priorities amid the current geopolitical landscape. The agreement marks an important step that demonstrates the two countries' leaderships' commitment to addressing regional and international crises, he added.

The talks focused on strengthening security cooperation and coordination, including efforts to combat extremist groups and cross-border crimes such as drug smuggling and trafficking, amid regional and global challenges.

Both sides stressed the importance of further strengthening security cooperation in areas of mutual interest, developing partnership frameworks and coordinating efforts on security issues in line with the aspirations of their countries' leaderships.