Yemen, World Bank review projects package financed by WB

Ambassador Turaik discusses enhancing bilateral cooperation academic field with President of Turkish Higher Education Authority

The Yemeni Ambassador to Turkey Mohammed Saleh Turaiq discussed Tuesday with the President of the Turkish Higher Education Authority, Professor Errol Özvar aspects of bilateral cooperation in the academic field and ways to support Yemeni students studying at Turkish universities.

Gaza Death Toll Rises to 55,297 Amid Ongoing Israeli Aggression

The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.

U.S. President plans to increase tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.

Portugal Wins UEFA Nations League Title

Portugal claimed its second UEFA Nations League title after defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The match, held in Munich, Germany, saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was Portugal's precision in the penalty shootout that ultimately secured the victory.

Last Update: ، 2025/07/02 Time 01:06:25
Latest News:

International Rescue Committee, Marie Stopes Health Organization's interventions in remote areas discussed ..

Ambassador Turaik discusses enhancing bilateral cooperation academic field with President of Turkish ..

Al-Arada discusses developments in Yemen with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires

Parliament Speaker Meets Prime Minister to discuss current developments

President al-Alimi Meets with Parliament Speaker, members

Yemen, World Bank review projects package financed by WB

[24/06/2021 04:49]

AMMAN - SABA
Yemen and the World Bank discussed Thursday here the package of projects remained from 18 package and new projects within the package projects 19 to be presented later to the WB's Board Council later.

Presided over by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wa'id Batheeb and the Regional Director of World Bank Marina Weis, the meeting discussed implemented projects, which helped significantly in economic recovery in Yemen led by social protection projects and projects of agriculture as well as food security, health, renewable energy, water and sanitation, education and roads projects.

Batheeb praised interventions of the organization for pushing national economy's wheel forward, building human capital, boosting good governance, transparency, justice and encourage the private sector's role, woman and protect environment and society.

He confirmed significance of boosting national institutions for implementing projects and capacity building, pointing out to government's aspirations for working with the regional team of the WB for implementing projects via governmental institutions on the ground and building capabilities of the executive units and national institutions.

He pointed out to significance of having committees for steering all the package projects as part of project's governance and that the WB shall provide the government a mechanism for evaluating and monitoring the UN organizations in Yemen while implementing former projects.