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Al-Baradoni is still alive in people’s minds

Aug 26, 2008 - 2:18:28 AM
The talented Yemeni poet, al-Baradoni, was born in Baradon village, Dhamar Governorate in 1928. At the age of five, he was stricken by smallpox which resulted in vision loss and ultimately blindness.


Yemen bids farewell to Elizabeth White

Aug 26, 2008 - 2:07:33 AM
A wide diversity of different people bid farewell to the director of the British Council, Elizabeth White, who is leaving for Damascus after spending three years in Yemen.


Paying more attention to children’s rights is the goal of the many

Aug 23, 2008 - 3:46:08 AM
Violence against children has become an issue that has been receiving great attention. Those who are concerned with human rights are paying a particular attention to children rights.


Ba Wazir commemorates Yemen’s revolution in eulogy

Aug 23, 2008 - 3:16:11 AM
The great Yemeni poet and composer, Gunaid Salem Ba Wazir, is currently preparing for two new albums to be released on the occasion of the 14th of October revolution anniversary.


Orphans in need of more support and better care

Aug 19, 2008 - 1:46:21 AM
Losing one of your parents is a very difficult experience . But being an orphan who is in need of other people’s help and kindness is something even more complicated.


Hab fort one of Yemen’s historical monuments

Aug 19, 2008 - 1:44:47 AM
Hab Fort is invulnerable fort located at the top of a hill in the center of Sair province of Ba’dan district at about 15 kilometers far from Ibb city, Hab fort is at the top of Badan mountain, 3200 meters high above sea level.


Girls of al-Nizari school display Yemeni folk dresses

Aug 16, 2008 - 2:21:33 AM
As part of their summer camp’s activities the girls of al-Nizari school displayed 32 different folkloric dresses representing the 22 governorates of Yemen.


Socotra: Yemen’s Exotic Secret book published

Aug 16, 2008 - 1:53:10 AM
Yemen Observer Publishing House issued a new book entitled Socotra: Yemen’s Exotic Secret. The book, introduced by Abdul-Karim al-Iryani, Former Prime Minister of Yemen, invites the reader with his personal experience:


Sana’a celebrates World Youth Day

Aug 12, 2008 - 5:24:32 AM
The Youth Media Forum (YMF) in collaboration with United Nations volunteers organized an open day under the logo of “youth, life, hope” on the occasion of the World Youth Day (WYD), on August 12.


German Culture House launches summer films program

Aug 9, 2008 - 1:03:08 AM
A week-long German creative film festival is scheduled this month at the German Cultural House (GCH) as part of its program for July, August and September. It will begin on the10th of August and run until the18th at the center in Sana'a.


Documentary films put women’s issues in spotlight

Aug 5, 2008 - 6:42:40 AM
Speaking out and displaying images reflecting women’s issues has been the aim of most of Khadija Salami’s documentary films, which have stemmed from an effort to do something on behalf of her Yemeni countrywomen.


Yemen celebrates the inclusion of Socotra archipelago as a World Heritage Natural Site

Aug 5, 2008 - 6:40:42 AM
The United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) announced enlisting the island of the Socotra archipelago to its list of World Heritage Natural Sites (WHNS) during a meeting that the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Canada last month.


Sana’a Story Festival celebrates writers

Aug 2, 2008 - 12:56:54 AM
Writers participating in the Sana’a Fourth Story Festival have called for more encouragement of the publishing industry in Yemen.


Yemeni women’s folk costumes disappearing

Jul 29, 2008 - 1:31:28 AM
Each country has its own culture and traditions, and clothes are one of them. Yemen, like any other country, has its own style of clothes for men and women. In order to make themselves more beautiful, Yemeni women have their unique style of wearing jewellery.


Japanese culture comes to Sana’a

Jul 26, 2008 - 2:31:53 AM
Yemenis and Japanese are expanding the range of their cooperation and relationships, which now extends beyond economic links to cultural ties as well.


Yemeni student honored by US president in New York

Jul 22, 2008 - 2:22:06 AM
US President George W. Bush awarded on Wednesday a certificate of merit for the Yemeni student Raouf Abdul Salam al-Jumai for obtaining distinguished marks in the high school for the educational year 2007-2008.


The biggest ring to be given to the President Saleh

Jul 19, 2008 - 1:45:58 AM
Many Yemeni artists took part in the loyalty day to celebrate the anniversary of making President Saleh the president of the country. The festival has been conducted by the Ministry of Culture and held at the Yemeni Cultural House. Celebrating this day can be considered as an act to thank the President...


Lufthansa honors top travel agents in Yemen

Jul 19, 2008 - 1:40:43 AM
At a festive event at Sheraton Sana’a, Lufthansa German Airlines honored the top achievers of the Yemeni travel industry. Speaking at the occasion, Patrick Borg Hedley, Lufthansa General Manager Yemen, said: “Once again, we are proud to hand over the ‘Lufthansa Top Performance Award’...


Sheraton Gold Mohur Aden Charity Party for Disabled Children

Jul 19, 2008 - 1:38:19 AM
As part of the Starwood Charity Program and on the occasion of summer vacation, the Management of Sheraton Gold Mohur Aden Hotel and resort organized a charity party for disabled children.


Colorful cultural program for children

Jul 15, 2008 - 2:41:50 AM
As young children begin to learn to read and write, they should also learn to use pictures and colors to develop their learning skills. This is the aim of a colorful cultural program for children conducted by Ebhar Foundation for Children and Creativity, the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood and UNCIF.


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