Yemen Inaugurates Saudi-funded Development Projects in Hadramout Worth Over $266 Mln

SDRPY official Hasan Al-Attas explains the inaugurated projects to Al-Alimi and the accompanying delegation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
SDRPY official Hasan Al-Attas explains the inaugurated projects to Al-Alimi and the accompanying delegation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Yemen Inaugurates Saudi-funded Development Projects in Hadramout Worth Over $266 Mln

SDRPY official Hasan Al-Attas explains the inaugurated projects to Al-Alimi and the accompanying delegation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
SDRPY official Hasan Al-Attas explains the inaugurated projects to Al-Alimi and the accompanying delegation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), on Sunday inaugurated 20 development projects financed by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), totaling SAR1.2 billion (more than $266.6 million), in Yemen’s southeastern province of Hadramout.

Upon arriving in Mukalla , the capital of Hadramout, on Saturday, Al-Alimi underlined the commitment of the PLC and legitimate government to enhance the role of local authorities in all liberated provinces, as well as support security efforts, promote stability, and improve services.

His visit comes as an opportunity for him to meet with local leaders and residents to alleviate their suffering that has been exacerbated by the terrorist attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias on oil facilities and international shipping routes.

In a press statement, Al-Alimi emphasized the commitment of the PLC and the government to bolster the role of local authorities in Hadramout and all liberated provinces.

He stressed that the PLC and government are looking to support local authorities in Hadramout in “their efforts to achieve security, stability, and improve services in a manner befitting the leading role of the governorate and its people in embodying the values of the state and promoting constructive coexistence in various fields.”

The projects inaugurated by Al-Alimi include the construction of a cancer hospital, the renovation of a university hospital, the construction of a 25-megawatt power station, and the construction of roads in Al-Mukalla, Seiyun, and other cities in the province.

The SDRPY is also funding the rehabilitation of the Al-Wadea border crossing with Saudi Arabia, the preservation of Shibam’s old city, the construction of two schools, the renovation of Seiyun Palace, and various agricultural and fishing projects.

Hasan Al-Attas, Assistant General Supervisor of the SDRPY, said the Hadramout projects are being carried out under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He pointed out that his country is launching a package of vital projects and initiatives through SDRPY, with a value exceeding SAR 1.2 billion.



Saudi FM, Palestinian PM Discuss Situation in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM, Palestinian PM Discuss Situation in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Thursday from Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammad Mustafa.

During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip.