Saudi Arabia, through its King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), continues to expand its humanitarian and development programs across Yemen, focusing on improving living conditions for vulnerable groups and promoting economic recovery in areas ravaged by war.
In the city of Seiyun, in the Hadramout Governorate, KSrelief launched a new package of specialized health services for women and their families under the “Bidaya” (Beginning) project, implemented by the Al-Amal Women’s Cultural and Social Foundation. The initiative benefits around 21 families in Wadi Hadramout and aims to close critical healthcare gaps for those most in need.
The project provides free medical consultations, diagnostic tests, and essential medicines, as well as awareness sessions on disease prevention, vaccination campaigns for unvaccinated children, and reproductive and mental health services. It covers about 180 cases across primary, physical, and psychological care.
Amer Al-Amri, Deputy Governor of Hadramout for the Valley and Desert Affairs, described the initiative as “a key contribution to strengthening healthcare services in remote areas.”
He highlighted the importance of partnership with KSrelief in delivering projects that directly address citizens’ needs, adding that the programs “also help empower women and prepare them to play a greater role in supporting their families and local communities.”
Alongside its humanitarian efforts, Saudi Arabia is advancing economic empowerment programs aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting stability. KSrelief recently distributed vocational toolkits to 650 women as part of its Professional Empowerment Project in the governorates of Marib, Hadramout, Lahj, Al-Mahrah, Shabwa, Taiz and Socotra.
The toolkits span various trades, including food production, livestock breeding, perfume and incense making, photography, sewing and embroidery, phone repair, and fishing net weaving, enabling participants to launch small income-generating projects and support their families.
Targeting 1,500 beneficiaries, the project is part of a broader Saudi strategy to help Yemen transition from dependence on relief aid to sustainable development.
Organizers said the program offers job opportunities for vulnerable groups, particularly widows and female breadwinners, by providing them with professional tools and training to start small businesses without significant capital.
These initiatives reflect Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive approach that combines immediate humanitarian aid with long-term development planning to alleviate suffering and improve living standards in conflict zones.
According to KSrelief, Saudi Arabia has implemented hundreds of projects in Yemen in recent years, covering sectors such as health, education, food security, water, women’s empowerment, and psychosocial support.
