Yemen Observer

IMF, donors to address urgent needs for reducing unemployment in Yemen

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:25:04 PST

The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Dr. Amat Al-Razak Hommad has met IMF mission Chief to Yemen, Dr. Hassan Al-Atrash.

Supporting of Yemen traditional handicrafts is a priority

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:04:07 PST

The Handicraft Symposium and Traditional Sana’ani Craft Exhibition discuss action priorities to support traditional handicrafts and improve technical and professional skills as well as effective participation in the traditional business world in Sana’a, focusing at bettering people’s livelihoods.

Tourism Investment in Yemen Islands

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:37:31 PST

Sheba Center for Strategic Studies issued in 2011 a study on “Tourism Investment In Yemeni Islands”.

Donor conference of Yemen to be successful

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:33:46 PST

The government said it highly valued the Gulf States leaders' understanding of Yemen's exceptional circumstances as well as their keenness to make the donor conference scheduled to be held in the Saudi capital of Riyadh successful.

Yemen officials meet Total group delegation

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:31:26 PST

Vice President Abdo Rabbu Mansour Hadi met on Saturday with a delegation of the French Total Group.

World Bank lifts funding suspension on Yemen

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:28:25 PST

The World Bank lifted the suspension of disbursements for all its International Development Association credits and grants for Yemen on Monday, January 23.
The Bank also reestablished a presence in Yemen to enable closer supervision of its portfolio of projects.

Yemen government to complete establishment of stock market

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:22:25 PST

The national unity government confirmed its intention to complete the establishment of a stock market during the discussion it held of its national program in the Parliament.

Yemen LNG delivers 106 LNG cargoes in 2011

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:25:41 PST

Yemen LNG completed the year 2011 with the delivery of 106 LNG cargoes. This represents 100% of the annual delivery program that was committed to the gas buyers.

Kuwait reiterates support for Yemen

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:22:35 PST

Kuwait, reiterated on Tuesday its support for the Yemeni people and their legitimate demands, while calling for the implementation of the GCC initiative as it said it was the only way in which Yemen could achieve unity, stability and security.

Yemen approves 2012 March crude oil sales

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:20:08 PST

The Supreme Committee on Crude Oil Marketing endorsed on Sunday the crude oil sales for March 2012. In its meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basendwa, the Committee approved selling 2.5 million barrels out of the full quantity of Masila crude oil (nearly 3.1 million barrels) to Arcadia Company at 215 a barrel plus Dated Brent.

The Agricultural Sector in Yemen: Challenges and Opportunities 2

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:17:56 PST

The agricultural sector has witnessed substantial transformations since the 1962 and 1963 revolutions especially in the fields of well irrigation investments, dams and water tanks. Despite such investments over the past years and essentially since 1980, the increase in the annual agricultural production didn't exceed 2% while the population growth itself counted for over 3% for the same period.

IDB, Germany to offer aids to Yemen

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:04:28 PST

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed al-Sa’adi held Wednesday two separate meetings with each of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Secretary and German ambassador to Yemen.

Yemen government approves recycling employment law

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:50:54 PST

Government approved procedures related to recycling employment law and principles for good governance during its weekly meeting of the government held on Tuesday procedures related to recycling and employment law.

Yemen Parliament okays transition government

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:32:59 PST

The Parliament approved on Wednesday Dec 28th the general program of the newly appointed national unity government and give it confidence.

Yemen unemployment impacts all sectors

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:45:01 PST

The unemployment problem is one of the biggest and most serious issues suffered by many economic structures in the world with its devastating effects on the economic, political and social areas.

Britain to continue supporting Yemen’s stability and development

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:09:20 PST

Yemen and Britain discussed here on Tuesday the economic and development aid required to assist the country to overcome the crisis repercussions.

IMF to support Yemen general budget

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:06:40 PST

Yemen and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed here on Wednesday the future economic and financial cooperation trends.

Activities of three oil companies to be reinstated

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:04:02 PST

Three oil companies asserted intention to reinstate their activities in Yemen.
This come during a meeting held in Tuesday Dec 20th, gathered Oil and Minerals Minister Hisham Sharaf with OMV company's Executive Director Norbert Groschner, Calvalley Petroleum Company General Manager Nabil Nassef and Quiet Energy Company Operation Head for the Middle East and Russia Mohammed al-Hawqal.

Yemen interim government priorities are electricity and oil derivatives

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:57:02 PST

The government puts returning the affected basic services in its urgent priorities, topped by electricity and oil derivatives.

Saudi Arabia to donate fuel to Yemen

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:24:51 PST

Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa received on Monday evening a phone call from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal.

Yemeni crude oil sales for 2012 February approved

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:22:33 PST

The Supreme Committee on Crude Oil Marketing approved on Monday the crude oil sales for February 2012.

Yemen Finance Minister meets Nexen Company CEO

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:19:15 PST

Finance Minister Sakhr al-Wajih met here on Sunday with President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nexen Inc Company Marvin Romanow.

A strategic vision to improve the agricultural sector in Yemen

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:16:05 PST

In order to achieve the objectives of the agricultural sector in Yemen especially in terms of food security, we recommend the following;

Experts calls Yemen’s new government to focus on economy

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:44:25 PST

The cabinet determined the general program's trends that include setting up a policy package to maintain the State's unity, reinstating the State's control over all governorates and achieving a national reconciliation.

Requirements and Obstacles for an E-Government in Yemen

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:07:03 PST

Globalized economy has contributed significantly to the growth of Arab economies in several areas leading to the demand for greater transparency, free market and mechanized capital.