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Unity must be above all interests
Yemenis are celebrating the 19th anniversary of their national day, the reunification day. The difference this time is that individuals are contributing to the celebrations. Most individuals raised Yemen’s flag on top of their cars,...
Yemen's unity must be above all interests
No for jungle law
Responsible journalists essential in exposing corruption and injustice
Early marriage threatens Yemeni society
Yemenis are celebrating the 19th anniversary of their national day, the reunification day. The difference this time is that individuals are contributing to the celebrations. Most individuals raised Yemen’s flag on top of their cars,...
Yemen's unity must be above all interests
No for jungle law
Responsible journalists essential in exposing corruption and injustice
Early marriage threatens Yemeni society
US intervention in Iran
The Iranian authorities, shocked by the massive popular protests against alleged election malpractices have blocked web sites such as Facebook and Twitter, blocked SMS messages, restricting use of cell phones,...
The mortality of the Dalai Lama
“The Dalai Lama equals non-violence, and without him there would be violence,” said Lhadon Tethong, executive director of Students for a Free Tibet, a couple of months ago....
Panorama Of June 2009
Many issues will head the agenda of dialogue, which is scheduled to resume soon between the political parties and organizations. But what should be emphasized and given a priority, whether...
Why is Obama so popular?
The New York Times and CBS News headlined and broadcast last week that their polling indicated Americans have more confidence in President Obama than they do in his programs --...
Neda Soltan: anger and fear
The grisly video of 26-year-old Neda Agha-Soltan dying in a Tehran street, shot down by a government thug, has already been seen by millions of Iranians....
Obama will back green energy in Asean and Indonesia
In the same week that PLN director of planning Bambang Praptomo announced no commitment to start nuclear energy procurement plans before 2018 (Jakarta Post 15.06.09),......
Obama’s hands-off policy is just the right touch
Oh yes, I remember it well! Angry young demonstrators, disillusioned with their society, demonstrating on the streets of Iran. Day after day after day against a “repressive” and “unrepresentative” government....
Iraq: was it worth it?
By the end of this month, all US military forces will have withdrawn from Iraqi cities. Effectively, the US war in Iraq is over. Was it worth it?...
Street rules in Iran
The rules for street demos are different in Iran. Even in the most oppressive states the rulers know that outbursts of popular anger should be contained with as little violence...
Universal health care in a free market
The Nordic nations have interesting news for Anglo-Saxon economic thinkers regarding the nervous relationship between health care and the free market -- and it will come as a big surprise...
The Iranian authorities, shocked by the massive popular protests against alleged election malpractices have blocked web sites such as Facebook and Twitter, blocked SMS messages, restricting use of cell phones,...
The mortality of the Dalai Lama
“The Dalai Lama equals non-violence, and without him there would be violence,” said Lhadon Tethong, executive director of Students for a Free Tibet, a couple of months ago....
Panorama Of June 2009
Many issues will head the agenda of dialogue, which is scheduled to resume soon between the political parties and organizations. But what should be emphasized and given a priority, whether...
Why is Obama so popular?
The New York Times and CBS News headlined and broadcast last week that their polling indicated Americans have more confidence in President Obama than they do in his programs --...
Neda Soltan: anger and fear
The grisly video of 26-year-old Neda Agha-Soltan dying in a Tehran street, shot down by a government thug, has already been seen by millions of Iranians....
Obama will back green energy in Asean and Indonesia
In the same week that PLN director of planning Bambang Praptomo announced no commitment to start nuclear energy procurement plans before 2018 (Jakarta Post 15.06.09),......
Obama’s hands-off policy is just the right touch
Oh yes, I remember it well! Angry young demonstrators, disillusioned with their society, demonstrating on the streets of Iran. Day after day after day against a “repressive” and “unrepresentative” government....
Iraq: was it worth it?
By the end of this month, all US military forces will have withdrawn from Iraqi cities. Effectively, the US war in Iraq is over. Was it worth it?...
Street rules in Iran
The rules for street demos are different in Iran. Even in the most oppressive states the rulers know that outbursts of popular anger should be contained with as little violence...
Universal health care in a free market
The Nordic nations have interesting news for Anglo-Saxon economic thinkers regarding the nervous relationship between health care and the free market -- and it will come as a big surprise...
Health Ministry announces the Yemen's 7th case of swine flu
The Public Health and Population Ministry announced on Tuesday the discovery of a new case of swine flu in a 47-year-old Yemeni who arrived from the United States. The officials have confirmed the country's seventh...
US committee reviews files of a number of the Yemeni detainees, Swartz
Yemen German Friendship society compiles 1.mln signatures to condemn terrorism
Agreement for protecting environment in the oil and gas sectors signed
Yemeni court probes 22 pirates over piracy charges
The Public Health and Population Ministry announced on Tuesday the discovery of a new case of swine flu in a 47-year-old Yemeni who arrived from the United States. The officials have confirmed the country's seventh...
US committee reviews files of a number of the Yemeni detainees, Swartz
Yemen German Friendship society compiles 1.mln signatures to condemn terrorism
Agreement for protecting environment in the oil and gas sectors signed
Yemeni court probes 22 pirates over piracy charges
First Galleria for wedding planning launched in Yemen
Little girls all over the world dream of the day of their weddings. Since her early childhood each woman has matched the pieces of her dream, imagining her perfect dress while standing beside her dream...
Shopkeepers accuse municipality of humiliating them, violating their rights
UNHCR sponsors study of Islamic influence on international refugee law
Yemen needs rehabilitation center
Interview with a Fulbright Alumni Mohammed Humaid
Little girls all over the world dream of the day of their weddings. Since her early childhood each woman has matched the pieces of her dream, imagining her perfect dress while standing beside her dream...
Shopkeepers accuse municipality of humiliating them, violating their rights
UNHCR sponsors study of Islamic influence on international refugee law
Yemen needs rehabilitation center
Interview with a Fulbright Alumni Mohammed Humaid
Yemen marks International Day for combating drugs
Yemen marked last Monday at the Syrian Cultural Center, in cooperation with the Suna’ al-Haiat organization, the International Day for Combating Narcotics....
Lufthansa awards Yemeni travel agencies, increases flights
MTN Yemen hosts 400 orphans
Emirates Airlines awards its agents in Yemen
Schools for Orphans finish their 1st years
Yemen marked last Monday at the Syrian Cultural Center, in cooperation with the Suna’ al-Haiat organization, the International Day for Combating Narcotics....
Lufthansa awards Yemeni travel agencies, increases flights
MTN Yemen hosts 400 orphans
Emirates Airlines awards its agents in Yemen
Schools for Orphans finish their 1st years
CBY pumps overall amount of $ 471 into market, dollar continues climbing
YEMEN - The dollar’s exchange rate exceeded YR 200, reaching a rate of YR 204, despite the Central Bank’s efforts to put millions of dollars into circulation in the exchange market to fix the exchange...
Private sector in Yemen should express gratitude with corporate social responsibility programs
World Customs Organization held its annual meeting
Yemen receives $ 1 billion in remittance annually
Yemeni-Saudi trade relations to be reviewed
YEMEN - The dollar’s exchange rate exceeded YR 200, reaching a rate of YR 204, despite the Central Bank’s efforts to put millions of dollars into circulation in the exchange market to fix the exchange...
Private sector in Yemen should express gratitude with corporate social responsibility programs
World Customs Organization held its annual meeting
Yemen receives $ 1 billion in remittance annually
Yemeni-Saudi trade relations to be reviewed
Status of singing in Islamic Sharea'ah discussed at al-Afif
The status of singing and musical instruments from the point of view of Imam al-Shawkaani was discussed at the al-Afif Cultural Foundation last Tuesday, June 16th....
Kids with special needs celebrated at Al-Sabeen Park
Yemeni Nature in photography competition
Network Your Way to the USA: Join the Network of Yemeni Scholars
Music day celebrated in Yemen
The status of singing and musical instruments from the point of view of Imam al-Shawkaani was discussed at the al-Afif Cultural Foundation last Tuesday, June 16th....
Kids with special needs celebrated at Al-Sabeen Park
Yemeni Nature in photography competition
Network Your Way to the USA: Join the Network of Yemeni Scholars
Music day celebrated in Yemen
Large amount of agricultural products detained in Haradh
Sources from the agricultural societies in Hodeidah and Hajja said that a large amount of their agricultural products are still being held at Haradh outlet waiting for the Saudi authorities’ permission to cross into the...
Yemen accused of responsibility for rhinoceros’s endangered status
Yemen celebrates International Ozone Day with new stage of Methyl Bromide soil fumigation alternatives
Yemen reveals maritime pollution in Gulf of Aden
YR 6 billion allocated for water, sanitation projects in Aden
Sources from the agricultural societies in Hodeidah and Hajja said that a large amount of their agricultural products are still being held at Haradh outlet waiting for the Saudi authorities’ permission to cross into the...
Yemen accused of responsibility for rhinoceros’s endangered status
Yemen celebrates International Ozone Day with new stage of Methyl Bromide soil fumigation alternatives
Yemen reveals maritime pollution in Gulf of Aden
YR 6 billion allocated for water, sanitation projects in Aden
Recap of Yemen's environmental issues in 2008
In 2008, water scarcity has remained Yemen's most worrying environmental reality. Many areas in Yemen suffer a severe crisis in terms of drinking water supply, water for irrigating agricultural lands, and other vital needs. Most...
World Aids Day celebrations call for urgent steps to deal with disease
Screw Worm Fly: new threat to livestock in Yemen
Yemen: Gateway for early humans in their journey out of Africa
Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise
In 2008, water scarcity has remained Yemen's most worrying environmental reality. Many areas in Yemen suffer a severe crisis in terms of drinking water supply, water for irrigating agricultural lands, and other vital needs. Most...
World Aids Day celebrations call for urgent steps to deal with disease
Screw Worm Fly: new threat to livestock in Yemen
Yemen: Gateway for early humans in their journey out of Africa
Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise
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