Minister of Finance, Governor of the Central Bank Discuss Comprehensive Reform Implementation with Arab Monetary Fund

Yemeni Ambassador in Washington Discusses Bilateral Ties and Regional Issues with U.S. State Department Official

Yemen’s Ambassador to the United States, Jamila Raja, met on Thursday with Robert Palladino, an official in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries across a variety of fields.

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Fiji Islands in the South Pacific

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific Ocean on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 486.2 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

Paris Saint-Germain Crowned UEFA Champions League Winners

French club Paris Saint-Germain claimed the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final held at Puskás Aréna in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

Last Update: ، 2026/06/06 Time 04:10:50
Latest News:

Minister of Interior Discusses Enhanced Security Cooperation with EU Ambassador

Agriculture Ministry, Renaissance Makers Discuss Joint Projects to Enhance Food and Water Security

Yemeni Ambassador, U.S. Lawmaker Discuss Expanding Bilateral Cooperation

Rights Group Reports Nearly 30,000 Houthi Violations Against Yemeni Children Since 2015

Minister of Education Discusses Strengthening Educational Cooperation with Russian Ambassador

Minister of Finance, Governor of the Central Bank Discuss Comprehensive Reform Implementation with Arab Monetary Fund

[16/04/2026 07:31]

WASHINGTON - SABA
Minister of Finance Marwan Faraj Bin Ghanem and Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen Ahmed al-Maabqi discussed Thursday with Dr. Fahad Al-Turki, Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund implementation of the comprehensive reform program in the economic, financial and monetary sectors.

The meeting also addressed financial data, the level of progress in the reform matrix, and government efforts aimed at confronting major economic challenges and finding the necessary solutions, as well as Yemen’s debt to the Arab Monetary Fund.

Minister Bin Ghanem reaffirmed the commitment of the government and the Ministry of Finance to continue implementing the comprehensive reform program with the goal of achieving stability and improvement in the national economy, strengthening public revenues, combating all forms of corruption and drying up its sources, and consolidating the principles of transparency, integrity, accountability, and governance.

He praised the support provided by the brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Monetary Fund for the government’s efforts and the comprehensive reform program, stressing the importance of continuing this support to achieve positive results in economic recovery.

For his part, the Governor of the Central Bank confirmed the bank’s commitment to continuing and moving forward with the implementation of the reform matrix to ensure the desired improvement in various areas.

In turn, the Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund renewed his affirmation of the Fund’s commitment to continue providing the necessary support to the government in backing its efforts to achieve economic stability and improve general conditions in Yemen.