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SDRPY Signs Contract to Operate Yemen’s Aden General Hospital

The Aden General Hospital in Yemen. (SPA)
The Aden General Hospital in Yemen. (SPA)
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SDRPY Signs Contract to Operate Yemen’s Aden General Hospital

The Aden General Hospital in Yemen. (SPA)
The Aden General Hospital in Yemen. (SPA)

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) signed on Wednesday a contract to operate and run the Aden General Hospital in Aden Governorate, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The move is an extension of the continuous support by Saudi Arabia to the Yemeni people and government upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

The contract is worth SAR330,537,081 and the facility will serve 438,000 people annually.

The hospital will start operation within 90 days after completing the preparations of the medical staff and test of the hospital devices and providing necessary medicines and medical equipment.

The hospital will operate at 50% capacity in the first year and full capacity once the project is completed.

The signing ceremony of the project, which was held at the SDRPY headquarters in Riyadh, was attended by SDRPY General Supervisor Ambassador Mohammad bin Saeed Al Jaber; Yemeni Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qassem Buheibeh; representative of Al-Saad Group for Investment and Development; Assistant SDRPY General Supervisor Eng. Hassan Al-Attas; and Saudi Fund for Development Director General for Arab States Operations Eng. Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Obaid.

The project aims to improve the health sector and increase the quality of services in Aden and its neighboring governorates.

The hospital boasts a heart center and 14 clinics that cover eyes, children, skin, teeth, ear, nose and throat, bones, internal medicine, and reproductive health. It also boasts a room for laparoscopy and physiotherapy.

The Aden General Hospital spans an area of 20,000 square meters and was equipped with 2,187 medical devices with a capacity of 270 beds.

The Aden General Hospital was established as a gift from Saudi Arabia to the brotherly Yemeni people, was financed by the Saudi Fund for Development and is operated and administered by the SDRPY.

The SDRPY attaches great importance to the health sector in Yemen. It has offered support to the sector through 25 development projects and initiatives. It also supported 17 medical centers through providing them with necessary medical equipment and devices, 598 medical devices for hospitals and medical centers, 30 ambulances and 15 emergency response wagons.

The SDRPY has implemented 207 development projects and initiatives in various Yemeni governorates in seven main sectors: education, health, water, energy, transport, agriculture and fishery and building the capacity of government institutions and development programs.

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ASEAN ‘Khair Ummah’ Conference Condemns Houthi Attacks on Makkah and Madinah

The conference condemned the Houthis’ targeting of Makkah, Madinah and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia (SPA).
The conference condemned the Houthis’ targeting of Makkah, Madinah and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia (SPA).
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ASEAN ‘Khair Ummah’ Conference Condemns Houthi Attacks on Makkah and Madinah

The conference condemned the Houthis’ targeting of Makkah, Madinah and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia (SPA).
The conference condemned the Houthis’ targeting of Makkah, Madinah and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia (SPA).

Participants at the fourth international conference of ASEAN countries, “Khair Ummah,” condemned on Tuesday the Houthi militia’s launch of drones and missiles toward Makkah and Madinah and its targeting of civilian sites in Saudi Arabia.

ASEAN rejected the Houthi’s actions saying it threaten Islamic holy sites and the safety of civilians.

In the conference’s final statement, the participants denounced what they said are criminal acts targeting Muslim holy sites and civilian targets in Saudi Arabia.

The statement praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote unity and strengthen solidarity by hosting and supporting the conference, emphasizing its role in serving Islam and Muslims and promoting a moderate and balanced approach.

Participants called for moderation, tolerance and efforts to counter extremism, saying such values help build safe and stable societies.

The final statement said Islam rejects injustice, aggression and terrorism, and called on scholars and preachers to promote sound Islamic teachings and tolerant values, including through modern technology and artificial intelligence.

Participants also called for continued cooperation among scholars and Islamic institutions in ASEAN countries to counter extremism and promote unity.

The Cambodia-hosted conference was organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.

It brought together about 130 scholars, researchers and Islamic figures from Saudi Arabia and ASEAN countries for eight sessions on Muslim unity, moderation and cooperation.

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Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports

Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports
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Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports

Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport came under attack on Monday evening, adding that emergency teams and relevant authorities began responding immediately in line with approved procedures and plans.

The authority said the attacks slightly injured three people and caused material damage. The injured were taken to hospital for medical treatment, it added.

GACA said it was continuing to coordinate with relevant security agencies to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff and maintain the security and safety of the Kingdom's civil aviation system.

GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the attacks on Saudi airports, calling them a serious escalation and violation of international law. He urged the international community to hold those responsible accountable and reaffirmed the GCC’s support for Saudi Arabia’s security measures.

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GCC Reaffirms Support for Efforts to Achieve Security and Stability in Yemen

Jassem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s Foreign Minister. (GCC)
Jassem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s Foreign Minister. (GCC)
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GCC Reaffirms Support for Efforts to Achieve Security and Stability in Yemen

Jassem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s Foreign Minister. (GCC)
Jassem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s Foreign Minister. (GCC)

The Gulf Cooperation Council on Monday reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and backed efforts to promote peace and prosperity.

The GCC statement came during a phone call between Secretary-General Jassem Albudaiwi and Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba. The two officials discussed the latest developments in Yemen amid the country’s current circumstances and rapidly unfolding events in the region.

Albudaiwi reiterated that Yemen’s security and stability are of fundamental importance to the security and stability of GCC states and the wider region. He said the council would continue to stand with Yemen and its people and support all efforts to promote security, stability, peace, dignified living and prosperity.