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Saba Yemen
6 days ago
- General
- Saba Yemen
Conclusion of community initiative Support Project to rebuild & renovate 59 houses for flood-affected families in Mahwit's Milhan District
Mahwit – Saba: The Community Initiative Support Project Esnad concluded on Wednesday in Milhan District of Al-Mahwit province, with the successful construction and renovation of 59 houses for families affected by flooding. The initiative falls within the Disaster and Emergency Response Program and was implemented through a partnership between the local authority, Bonyan Development Foundation, the local cooperative association, and community members, under the supervision of the Supreme Emergency Committee. During the closing event, First Deputy Prime Minister Allama Mohammed Miftah praised the project as a pioneering model of community-driven cooperative construction, launched by a conscious grassroots initiative that turned a crisis into an opportunity for progress. He emphasized that what was achieved in Milhan demonstrates the community's ability to overcome challenges through its own capabilities when given support and proper guidance. He highlighted that relocating the project to a safer, carefully selected site was a key factor in its success and sustainability, stressing that proper planning is essential in responding to natural disasters. Miftah also noted that Milhan's experience deserves to be replicated across other districts and governorates, especially amid growing efforts to promote cooperative work nationwide. He pointed out that the social environment in Milhan—with its awareness, engagement, and institutions—formed a solid foundation for the project's success. 'What we witness today confirms that Yemeni society remains vibrant and proactive, capable of overcoming challenges when empowered and motivated,' he stated, calling for the expansion of such initiatives into essential sectors like education, healthcare, and road development. He further noted that the rugged terrain of the area requires even greater efforts to facilitate transportation and serve residents. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration and Rural Development, Mohammed Al-Madani, said the Milhan project marked a qualitative leap in community initiatives, with local residents taking the lead in planning and implementation, while official institutions played a supportive and facilitating role. He stressed that this model highlights the need to activate the cooperative sector as a third pillar of development alongside the public and private sectors, opening new horizons for grassroots development. 'We are not celebrating what the government has provided today, but rather what this great community has accomplished as a shining example of solidarity and collective action,' he said. Al-Madani praised the Milhan Association and its members for launching a replicable initiative that should be taught and scaled up, positioning the cooperative sector as a key pillar for the future. He also pointed out that despite the siege and aggression Yemen faces, the country's principled stance in support of the Palestinian cause has not deterred its people from building and producing. He emphasized that reliance on God and collective work are the driving forces behind ongoing achievements across the governorates. For his part, Al-Mahwit Governor Hanin Qutaynah commended the active role of Bonyan Foundation, the local cooperative association, and the community, describing the Milhan project as a model worth replicating in other districts due to its organization, awareness, and collaboration. Engineer Ali Maher, Head of Field Coordination at Bonyan Development Foundation, explained that the project was built on a participatory vision from the outset—starting with setting priorities and selecting the new site, to the actual construction. He emphasized the foundation's belief that communities are the cornerstone of any sustainable development. In addition to the reconstruction project, Maher stated that work was carried out at 96 sites facing flood threats, with risks eliminated at 44 locations through community initiatives supported by the foundation, local authorities, and the Milhan Cooperative Association. He added that coordination between the foundation, local authorities, the cooperative association, and residents played a major role in the successful completion of the project, achieving a tangible impact on both services and the social fabric. Milhan District Director Ghamdan Al-Azki confirmed that the project restored stability to dozens of families who had lost their homes due to flooding. He affirmed the district's commitment to supporting community initiatives across various sectors, leveraging the cooperative spirit fostered by this exemplary experience. Meanwhile, Hassan Soud, Secretary-General of the Milhan Cooperative Association, said the association worked from the beginning to mobilize and organize community efforts, creating an effective cooperative environment that contributed significantly to the project's success. He noted that mutual trust between the community and its institutions was the foundation for this achievement. He concluded by emphasizing the association's continued commitment to encouraging community initiatives and promoting self-reliance to help improve living and service conditions in the district. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Change & Building Government... High capabilities in facing challenges
Sana'a - Saba: The Government of Change and Building exerted tremendous and exceptional efforts last week, reflecting a sense of responsibility and its ability to confront the challenges imposed by the aggression, as well as fulfilling its duty to secure citizens' needs. It worked diligently to maintain security stability and public tranquility, activating follow-up and coordination efforts in the main operations room of the Emergency Committee, implementing the outcomes of the Supreme Emergency Committee, countering hostile media misinformation , incitement campaigns, and conveying media messages domestically and internationally about the crimes of aggression. Sana'a Airport and Hodeidah Port With high determination, resolve, and a steadfast message from the heart of Sana'a to the world, the government—represented by the Ministry of Transport, Public Works, and the General Authority of Civil Aviation—rehabilitated and maintained Sana'a International Airport following the Zionist aggression, restoring its full operational and technical readiness to receive civilian flights in accordance with the requirements and standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). UN and international organization flights operating in the country resumed after a days-long halt due to the aggression, with all ground and navigational services provided as per international airport standards. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works began maintenance operations at Hodeidah and Ras Issa ports to restore operational, technical, and professional readiness. Transport Minister Mohammed Al-Qahaim reviewed emergency measures taken to contain damages and ensure the continuous supply of essential goods to the country, alongside mechanisms to enhance coordination between relevant authorities to improve efficiency and expedite ship entry procedures. Significant efforts are being made to regulate the entry and exit of ships to and from Hodeidah Port's docks, scheduling vessels, organizing unloading operations, ensuring smooth maritime traffic, and securing the delivery of vital supplies to the people. The ministry plans to implement several programs aimed at strengthening Hodeidah Port's role in meeting the people's basic needs , enhancing its technical and operational capacity to accommodate increasing maritime traffic. Support for Gaza In commitment to the pledge and steadfastness in the Yemeni people's faith-driven stance in support of Gaza, massive marches and rallies continued throughout the week in the capital secretariat and various provinces in solidarity with the Palestinian people, condemning the genocide crimes they face, declaring a general mobilization to confront the aggression's escalation, and disavowing traitors and collaborators. The Yemeni Armed Forces continued to enforce a ban on flights to Zionist airports, targeting Lod Airport (referred to as "Ben Gurion" by Israel) during the week using hypersonic ballistic missiles and a "Zulfiqar" ballistic missile. External Communication The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates continued its diplomatic efforts in external communication with relevant UN bodies and organizations, in line with the requirements of the current phase amid developments on the national, regional, and international arenas. It worked to clarify the truth of what is happening, the justice of the Yemeni cause, and convey it to international forums. The Foreign Ministry affirmed that repeated Zionist aggression on Yemeni ports will be met with a painful response, considering it proof of the Zionist entity's abject failure in achieving its goals in Yemen and an attempt to seek illusory achievements after its image was shattered before all. UN Engagement Meanwhile, Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Head of the National Team for Redeployment in Hodeidah, Major General Ali Al-Mushki, met with the Acting Head of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA), Marie Mashette. He urged the UN and its mission to play a key and active role in alleviating civilians' suffering and facilitating their movement amid repeated violations and attacks by aggression mercenaries in southern districts of Hodeidah—the latest being the martyrdom of an entire family in Hays district due to mercenaries firing tank shells at civilian houses, coinciding with Zionist aggression on civilian sites in Hodeidah. Additionally, National Team member Major General Mohammed Al-Qadri called on the mission to visit secret prisons in Al-Khokha, Mocha, and Hays and expose the crimes committed against civilians by the criminal Tariq Afash. Summer Activities Summer activities and courses continue with great momentum across various provinces. Agricultural initiatives were launched to instill a culture of farming among students, encourage afforestation, and educate them on its positive role in resilience and supporting national economic growth—in line with the directives of the Revolution Leader to focus on agricultural activities and strive for self-sufficiency. Last week, the gifted students' forums were launched as part of the summer activities in the fields of innovation, storytelling, poetry, drawing, theater, chants, public speaking, folkloric arts, and more. These activities were accompanied by theoretical lessons on first aid skills for victims of various accidents, as well as practical applications for dealing with disasters and emergencies. Additionally, training workshops were held for the scouting teams participating in the summer activities to introduce them to the concepts, foundations, principles, objectives, organizational structure, traditions, and scouting skills, as well as methods for forming and organizing scouting teams. Participants also engaged in cultural and sporting activities and scouting displays. In Sana'a, an art exhibition titled "Gaza's Cry" was inaugurated. Organized by the Fine Arts Sector of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with support and funding from the Heritage and Cultural Development Fund, the exhibition will run for a week. The exhibition featured creative paintings crafted by a number of talented fine artists and students from summer schools, expressing the suffering of the people of Gaza and the importance of standing with, supporting, and advocating for the Palestinian cause. It also highlighted Yemen's brave and heroic stance in supporting Gaza and all of Palestine. In appreciation of the supporters and contributors to the success of the summer programs, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Ali Al-Yafai, and the Secretary-General of the Capital, Dr. Hamoud Abbad, honored businessman Mohammed Al-Dawah for his support to the summer program students in the Capital Secretariat. Maintaining Security The government of change and building has been keen on maintaining security and stability while strengthening the country's national security. Accordingly, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in coordination with the relevant security authorities, has launched a comprehensive field campaign to seize and confiscate prohibited "Starlink" devices and equipment. This comes after the expiration of the deadline granted to citizens and legal entities to surrender these devices. The ongoing campaign aims to prevent the use of prohibited Starlink equipment, which poses a threat to national security and public safety and violates the regulations governing the telecommunications sector. To protect the country's economic and national security amid the economic war, the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Investment organized a workshop on enhancing mechanisms to combat customs smuggling crimes. Government agencies are working to establish a blacklist of those involved in smuggling operations and circulate their names to banks, financial institutions, airports, and border crossings to prevent dealings with them. This aims to protect local production and support localization plans and self-sufficiency. The ministry approved an executive action plan to contribute to combating customs smuggling, activating operational rooms, and enhancing cooperation between government agencies. It also proposed legal amendments to toughen penalties against smugglers. To expedite case resolutions and ensure justice, the Judicial Inspection Authority has instructed personal status judges to enforce compulsory division among heirs and include these procedures in court rulings on inheritance division is based on the provisions of compulsory division under civil law, which obligates judges to implement and include such divisions in their rulings. According to the authority's findings from periodic and surprise inspections, merely issuing a ruling for division without enforcement prolongs compulsory division cases for years. The Specialized Criminal Court in the Capital Secretariat began the trial of Ali Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Sarfi, 25, accused of committing serial killings in the Sarf area. The charges involve brutally murdering three of his colleagues in premeditated attacks to steal their personal belongings. Salary Disbursement In line with the government's commitment to public service employees, the Ministries of Finance and Civil Service & Administrative Development began issuing financial supplements for March 2025 salaries to public service units included in the monthly payroll. This follows the state employee salary program under the exceptional mechanism law to ensure salary payments and reimburse small depositors. Development Conference As part of implementing the revolutionary leadership's directives to build a strong national economy, achieve self-sufficiency, and reduce import costs, the Government of Change and Construction organized the first Development and Popular Participation Conference over five days. The event included representatives from 51 districts, each represented by their district director and development coordinator. The conference marked the launch of the first phase of integrated participatory development planning in 51 districts for the year 1447 AH, with community and government participation. It aimed to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable development under siege and aggression, improve public policies, and enhance planning, implementation, evaluation, and community participation methods. Additionally, it sought to exchange expertise, strengthen community engagement, assess economic and developmental interventions, and integrate mobilization efforts into local development. The conference's objectives were divided into 14 themes, including reducing import costs, achieving economic empowerment, protecting the environment, as well as areas related to studies, preparation, and implementation of participatory plans, among others. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
