Yemen Observer

Genuine democracy falls flat without social justice

Sat, 10 May 2008 02:45:34 PST

The world will never have genuine political democracy and human rights without social justice and economic partnership, according to a Yemeni Sociologist.

Thousands of African refugees arrive in Yemen

Sat, 10 May 2008 02:41:51 PST

More than 15,300 refugees were smuggled into Yemen from Africa in the first four months of this year, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Capacity of Yemeni universities at 81,000 students

Sat, 10 May 2008 02:37:54 PST

Of the 133,810 high school graduates from the 2006-2007 academic year, 56,000 students will be accepted into governmental universities and 25,000 into private universities for the 2008-2009 academic year...

SNACC discovers five corruption cases at YR20 billion

Sat, 10 May 2008 02:29:36 PST

The Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption (SNACC) announced last week that it is finishing investigations on six corruption cases, dysfunctions and financial violations of about YR 20 billion, said Dr. Bilqis Abu Usba’a in a recent report issued by SNACC.

Total E&P offers scholarships for Yemeni youth

Sat, 10 May 2008 02:23:01 PST

As part of its ongoing commitment to social and educational development programs in Yemen, Total E&P Yemen is proud to launch its 2008 undergraduate scholarships for Yemeni students across the country.

Government considers decreasing wheat prices

Wed, 07 May 2008 01:04:12 PST

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.

EU launches East-West cultural exchange

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:44:19 PST

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:39:02 PST

Since 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

Sat, 03 May 2008 05:53:06 PST

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

Sat, 03 May 2008 05:48:38 PST

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

Sat, 03 May 2008 05:47:13 PST

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

Sat, 03 May 2008 05:45:08 PST

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

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:41:29 PST

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

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:38:46 PST

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

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:35:22 PST

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

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:30:50 PST

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

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:26:34 PST

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

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:58:08 PST

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

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:54:28 PST

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

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:41:35 PST

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

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:38:08 PST

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

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:28:13 PST

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:54:02 PST

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:49:21 PST

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:47:14 PST

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.