The Minister of Trade and Tndustry, Dr. Yahiya bin Yahiya al- Mutawkil, made an announcement over the government’s concern in the international trends regarding the basic commodity prices and the recent decrease in wheat prices and and implementing those trends on the local markets to alleviate the raising cost of living.
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May 7, 2008 - 1:04:12 AMEU launches East-West cultural exchange
May 7, 2008 - 12:44:19 AM
Culture and traditions often differ greatly form one country to another and because of this, many countries try to show and teach their culture to others, as well as learn of other cultures, all in a spirit of curiosity. Each culture has its own way of communicating, arguing, eating, sharing, and showing affection and each tradition remains through a series of passing along the nuances, habits, and sayings for hundreds of years, with only slight variations occurring within each generation.
Two Ministers and three female candidates top governors elections list
May 7, 2008 - 12:39:02 AMSince the start of receiving the candidates applications for the governors elections, 132 applications were received in the different governorates, according to the Deputy Minister of Local Administration Khalied al-Akwa, More than 20 applications have been received for the post of the mayor of the capital Sana’a and more than 20 persons have been nominated for the post of the governor of Sana’a.
Al-Akwa’a appointed acting Secretary General of GPC
May 3, 2008 - 5:53:06 AM
The President of the Republic and President of the General People Congress Party (GPC), Ali Abdullah Saleh, assigned Abdulrahman al-Akwa’a as an acting Secretary General of the ruling party GPC on Wednesday April 30, according to almotamar.net, the official website of the GPC.
SNACC receives 1,710 financial disclosure declarations
May 3, 2008 - 5:48:38 AM
The Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption (SNACC) received 1,710 financial disclosure cases from ministers and high ranking officials from the different governmental, security, and military institutions until April 30, 2008, according to the head of the financial disclosure unit of the SNACC, Mohammed Hamoud al-Matari.
4,488 Somali and Ethiopian refugees arrive in Taiz
May 3, 2008 - 5:47:13 AM
4,488 Somali and Ethiopian refugees arrived illegally to Taiz during the last year and the first quarter of this year, said Brigadier Yayia al-Hysami, Taiz Security Manager. About 1,013 of those refugees are female and 41 children.
Traffic accidents victims increasing in Yemen and Arab World
May 3, 2008 - 5:45:08 AM
The number of traffic car accidents in Yemen during 2007 numbered 14, 740 and resulted in 2781 deaths with 9,148 seriously injured and 10,150 minor injuries, said General Manager Brigadier Abdullah Shebelle.
ECC holds symposium on development of Arabian press
Apr 29, 2008 - 2:41:29 AM
The Egyptian Culture Center in Sana’a organized a symposium titled “Arabian Press Development” that is to be held tomorrow, Wednesday April 30 at the Dr. Shoqi Dhaif Hall at the Egyptian Culture Center.
Democracy Day celebrated in Yemen
Apr 29, 2008 - 2:38:46 AM
Marking the first general multi-party elections of 1993, Democracy Day was celebrated all over Yemen on April 27. Different community sectors and civil society organizations in Lahj demonstrated in celebration of the day and hailed the president’s initiative of the governors’ election.
NDI criticizes boycotting of local elections in Yemen
Apr 29, 2008 - 2:35:22 AM
An American expert criticized the Yemeni opposition parties on Monday for boycotting the elections of the country’s 21 local governors which will take place on May 17.
‘Reactionary forces’ behind demoralization of Yemeni women
Apr 29, 2008 - 2:30:50 AM
A Yemeni official accused “reactionary forces” of trying to discourage and prevent women from participating in Yemeni public life.Yahya Mohammed Abdullah Saleh, President Saleh’s nephew and chairman of the al-Takadum Forum, said time has come to turn words into actions for women’s political participation.
Workshop advocating women begins in Taiz
Apr 29, 2008 - 2:26:34 AM
The Social Affairs Office in Taiz, in collaboration with the capacity building project, held a workshop on behalf of the program for advocating women working in the educational sector. The workshop targeted 20 participants and was held at the Taiz Chamber of Commerce.
Yemen asks Gulf countries to subdue separatist leaders
Apr 26, 2008 - 7:58:08 AM
Yemen Foreign Minister, Abu Bakr al-Qirbi, paid a visit to the Gulf countries last week, carrying messages from the president to Gulf leaders.
Yemen to host Arab Agronomists Union
Apr 26, 2008 - 7:54:28 AM
Under the slogan of “Development of Arab Agriculture Economies,” Sana’a will host the 17th technical conference for Arab Agronomists Union from June 15 to 18.
Malaysian higher education exhibition launched in Sana’a
Apr 26, 2008 - 7:41:35 AM
An exhibition of Malaysian higher education was launched in Sana’a this week. The exhibition featured relations and cooperation between Malaysia and Yemen in higher education and ways to strengthen them. The exhibition was held in the Sheba Hotel on April 23.
Suspects arrested in connection with assassination of MP Daghsan
Apr 26, 2008 - 7:38:08 AM
Security forces arrested 15 suspects in the assassination case of MP Saleh bin Saleh Hindi Daghsan last Wednesday. Daghsan was killed Friday, April 18th in Sa’ada when he was heading to the district of al-Amar.
Governors election postponed to May 17
Apr 26, 2008 - 7:28:13 AM
The Ministry of Local Administration approved the final schedule program for the governors elections across Yemen and decided for May 17 to be the election day.
Oil blast suspects’ trial presses on
Apr 22, 2008 - 7:54:02 AM
The penal court postponed the oil blast suspects’ trial sessions to until April 18 because of the suspects’ misbehavior. They were speaking together and refused to listen to the court procedures.
Road fatalities are increasing by the week
Apr 22, 2008 - 5:49:21 AM
When death comes, it takes our loved ones by different means. Unfortunately in Yemen, the roads have taken many people’s lives.
Japanese tanker put in jeopardy from piracy operation
Apr 22, 2008 - 5:47:14 AM
A Japanese tanker was subjected to piracy by Somali pirates in international waters 90 nautical miles south of al-Mukalla in the Hadramout province, said an official source from the Yemeni Coast Guard troop.
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