WFP grants assistance worth $550 million to Yemen

Yemen Says Houthi Militia Poses Direct Threat to Regional Peace, Condemns Attacks on Gulf Infrastructure

Yemen has affirmed that the Iran-backed Houthi militia poses a direct threat to regional peace and security and to international navigation, saying the group is a tool used to undermine Yemen’s sovereignty and stability, disrupt basic services, and obstruct the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need.

Arab League Calls for Confronting Rising Anti-Muslim Hate

The Arab League on Sunday called for intensified international efforts to confront the growing phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in order to prevent deeper divisions among religions and cultures.

Italian Industrial production falls 0.6 percent

Industrial production in Italy experienced an unexpected decline of 0.6 percent in January compared to December, according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted figures.

Saudi League: Al-Nassr, Al-Ettifaq and Neom Secure Victories Over Al-Ittihad, Damac and Al-Riyadh

Al-Nassr defeated its guest Al-Ittihad 2–0 in the match that brought them together at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League.

Last Update: ، 2026/03/17 Time 05:41:32
Latest News:

Aden Governor Discusses Improving Postal Services

Minister al-Kaf Discusses Strengthening Energy Cooperation with British Ambassador

Al-Khanbash: Efforts need to be joined to help IDPs

President al-Alimi: The region's stability contingent on deterring Iranian regime, its armed militias

Minister of Local Administration Discusses Efforts to Strengthen Decentralization with German Ambassador

WFP grants assistance worth $550 million to Yemen

[17/08/2017 03:50]

ADEN-SABA
Yemen's Planning and International Cooperation on Thursday signed a partnership agreement with the World Food Program worth $550 million.

The agreement was signed by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed al-Sa'adi and WFP Country Director Stephen Anderson.

The minister praised the role of WFP in supporting Yemen in different stages, spelling out that the support will be implemented in a specific stage and target 7 million Yemenis.

He spelt out that the provision of food is a priority the government seeks to provide through fruitful cooperation with WFP, FAO and UNICEF.

He said that the agreement aims to support the Yemeni government in improve living conditions of poor people, hailing the urgent response of WFP to Yemen's humanitarian needs.