SDRPY Shares Sustainable Development Experience in Yemen at UN Conference in Qatar

A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.
A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.
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SDRPY Shares Sustainable Development Experience in Yemen at UN Conference in Qatar

A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.
A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.

Officials from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) are taking part in the 5th UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries being held in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Besides sharing the organization’s development experience in Yemen, SDRPY officials affirmed that the program would continue supporting initiatives and development in various fields.

The program’s General Supervisor Mohammed Al-Jaber was representing the organization as part of the Kingdom’s delegation led by Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim.

During the conference, SDRPY officials took part in high-level thematic roundtables and sessions where they highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in Yemen to achieve sustainable development.

The roundtable also tackled supporting structural transformation as an engine for achieving prosperity, enhancing the participation of the least-developed countries in international trade and regional integration, and addressing environmental issues, including climate change.

Side sessions focused on sustainable energy, rural and agricultural development, digital communication, and sustainable tourism.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the SDRPY affirmed Saudi Arabia’s keenness to stand by Yemen and assist its government in meeting the needs of Yemenis and improving their daily lives.

Saudi Arabia is also interested in directing Yemen toward sustainable development. The Kingdom is aiding Yemen by utilizing integrated efforts between all competent Saudi authorities.

SDRPY emphasized that it implements development projects and initiatives in various vital sectors.

It does so by considering the empowerment of youth, women, and all segments of society.

Additionally, the program clarified that it is working to unify development efforts in Yemen with partners from the UN and international organizations and in coordination with the Yemeni government and local authorities to sustain development and produce the best results.

According to the statement, SDRPY relies on multiple partnerships to advance the development process in Yemen. These partnerships come in many forms, such as joint projects, technical assistance programs, knowledge exchange platforms, and partnerships between the public and private sectors.



Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Shati in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.

The meeting, which came at the directives of the Kingdom’s leadership, addressed the strong fraternal ties and areas of cooperation between the two nations, while discussing ways to enhance regional security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the defense minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He expressed their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of the UAE.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also extended his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince.