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Workshop for preparing sermonizers for supporting female education

Aug 26, 2008 - 4:59:17 AM
A training workshop, organized by the Ministry of Endowment and Guidance and in cooperation with the United Nation International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), began yesterday, Tuesday August 20, in the Ibb Governorate.


NGO to support Yemeni women during elections

Aug 26, 2008 - 3:07:50 AM
Sana’a: A Yemeni non-governmental organization said it will start a project of raising funds to support 21 Yemeni women in the parliamentary elections, which will be held in April 2009.


Aden Customs destroys spoiled foods, medicines

Aug 26, 2008 - 3:00:10 AM
Customs administration of the free zone of Aden governorate destroyed quantities of spoiled foods, medicines and smuggled goods worth YR 62 million.


Preparations of second stage commencement for law project of Ibb Governorate

Aug 26, 2008 - 2:56:41 AM
The Supervision Committee for the Administrative Law Department for Preparation Project held a meeting last week in Ibb Governorate discussing the 2008 survey investigation.


Two sisters disappeared

Aug 26, 2008 - 2:51:11 AM
Two sisters disappeared from the Jibla Roundabout two weeks ago. They were reported to the Criminal Investigation Administration (CIA) of Ibb Governorate on the day of the disappearance, Wednesday August 7. Since then, the CIA has done nothing, according to the sisters’ mother, crying as she spoke.


20 health workers trained in child care

Aug 26, 2008 - 2:44:46 AM
ADEN, Aug. 23 (Saba) - 20 health workers operating in the field of child care will be trained in providing consultations for infant and child health.


Muslim and Christian scholars sign accord to respect faith

Aug 24, 2008 - 4:09:33 AM
The Muslim and Christian scholars signed on an agreement to respect each other’s religions and other religions as well as to respect religious symbols and founders of religions, said the Yemeni religious scholar Ali Zain al-Aabideen al-Jifri.


Al-Asbahi urges youth to take practical participatory anti corruption steps

Aug 23, 2008 - 4:05:44 AM
Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption (SNACC) is launching an awareness plan to build participatory links with the civil society organizations.


30 thousand children working in streets, new study

Aug 23, 2008 - 4:00:28 AM
Thirty thousand children working in the streets in eight governorates of Yemen, showed a recent study prepared by the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood in cooperation with the Arab Council for Childhood and Development and academic research team from the University of Sana'a, headed by Professor Fouad al-Salahi, head of Social Department.


Sheraton hotels launches new website

Aug 23, 2008 - 3:51:27 AM
New “Sheratonresorts.com” Invites Travelers to Customize Their Dream Vacation and Discover Unique Experiences at 62 Luxurious Resorts across Six Continents (20/8/200/ - Aden) – Sheraton Hotels & Resorts invites consumers to discover unique local experiences and hidden travel gems with sheratonresorts.com,...


Ibb Tourist Festival hosts large number of visitors

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:26:19 AM
The activities of Ibb’s Sixth Tourist Festival continued after the inauguration of the Environmental Awareness Fair and Forming Arts at the Cultural Center. Among its activities, the Teaching Week focused on the importance of tombs and mosques’ cleanliness.


Arab Media Award for Excellence in Child Rights and Young People’s Development

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:24:50 AM
The media’s dedicated efforts to highlight the problems related to children’s rights and young people’s participation in development will be honored by the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) with a Media Excellence Award for contributions in 2008.


Fara al-Odain local council secretary general quits

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:14:21 AM
Abdull-Rahman Motlaq, Fara al-Odain Local Council Secretary General offered his resignation to Amin al-Wurafi, Secretary General of Ibb Governorate Local Council, last week due to a conflict between him and Morshed Hamoud al-Mizhani,...


New government construction projects in Ibb

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:12:37 AM
A meeting held last Tuesday August 5 presided over by Ahmed Abdullah al-Hajri, Governor of Ibb Governorate, including Mohammed Mansour Zamam, deputy of the Ministry of Local Administration for Development Sector, and Sameh Wahbah...


Narcotics seized inside boilers of Yemeni merchant in Hodeidah

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:11:14 AM
Customs authorities at Houdeidah seaport captured on Monday a quantity of narcotics estimated at tons of kilograms hidden carefully inside a container belonging to a Yemeni businessman.


Al-Rahma Foundation for Human Development expands its activities to other governorates

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:08:10 AM
Al-Rahma Foundation for Human Development expands its centers for care and harboring orphans to five cares centers in several governorates. “The foundation expanded its activities to include males and females in other provinces in addition to provide with a service of training in care services,”...


Cabinet approves National Master Plan of the Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:07:02 AM
The Cabinet approved The National Master Plan of the Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy for the period of 2008-2010 in its meeting held Thursday 29, June. The Cabinet requested all government agencies to be committed to the implementation of the activities of the M/E Master Plan.


HRITC organizes training course promoting human rights’ awareness

Aug 19, 2008 - 2:04:24 AM
The second round of the “Regional Human Rights Activists Capacity Building’s Workshop” will be launched on Sunday in Bahrain, targeting Yemen, the Gulf countries and the Arabian peninsula’s general human rights’ activists, such as those coming from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.


International Cultural Expression of View Forum held in Yemen

Aug 19, 2008 - 1:59:57 AM
The International Youth Forum for Cultural Exchange and Knowing Civilizations and the 17th Arab Boy Scouts meeting continue their activities, held for the first time in Yemen.


Better security situation in Yemen for US diplomats

Aug 19, 2008 - 1:58:18 AM
The United States (US) Embassy in Sana’a reported that the return of its non-essential staff to Yemen came as a result of the improvement in the security situation of the country.


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