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PM, Transport Minister discuss transport sector situation

SANAA, Jan. 22 (YPA) - Prime Minister Dr. Abdulaziz bin Habtoor on Tuesday discussed with Minister of Transport Zakaria al-Shami the situation of the land, sea and air transport sector. The meeting dealt with the situation of the port of…

President appoints 2 members in Shura Council

SANAA, Jan. 22 (YPA) – President of the Supreme Political Council Mahdi al-Mashat on Tuesday issued the decree No. (7) for the year 2019, appointing both of Mujahid Shaif Abdullah al-Ansi and Waleed Ali Ali al-Qaisi as members of the Shura…

Britain grants Yemen £2.5 mln funding

LONDON, Jan. 22 (YPA) - Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Tuesday announced an initial £ 2.5 million funding for Yemen. This comes amid efforts being made by UN Special Envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths, who is struggling to reach an…

Shura Council discusses plans of its committees for 2019

SANAA, Jan. 21 (YPA) – The Shura Council on Monday, in its meeting chaired by Acting Speaker of the Council Mohammed al-Aidarous, discussed plans and programs of its committees on agriculture, irrigation, water resources, education,…