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.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.