Yemen Observer

Mysore Palace opens its third branch in Algeria Street

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:23:21 PST

Mysore Palace Restaurant opens its third branch in Algeria Street for serving delicious Hadrami food on 9th of February.

Yemen Commercial Bank awards grand prize: Dream House

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:20:49 PST

Amidst eye catching media and customers presence, Naif Khaled Al-Joaidi from Mukalla, Hadramount, received last Monday, the ‘2011 Commercial Bank’s Jawaher award’, grand prize of the Dream House.

Scream, new book to raise awareness on the dangers of extremism in Yemen

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:53:20 PST

‘To raise the level of awareness and protect the youth form the risks and dangers of religious extremism” this is the message the author of the newly published book Scream, wants to convey to people in and outside Yemen.

Yemen al-Aqeeq TV Channel embarks on fresh look, fascinating programs

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:25:04 PST

Within the development and the modernization plan that Al-Aqua Satellite Channel is witnessing, in association with access into the New Year 2012, the channel has launched an integrative plan that copes with the current changes, and seeks to accommodate all developments through a balanced program map that includes different patterns of programs.

Girl from Yemen dreams to design jewelries internationally

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:25:40 PST

A 19 year-old young Yemeni artist were recently discovered as she lays out hundreds of her latest jewelry designs, all unique, all handcrafted. Ibtihal, Yemen’s new talent explained that all her creations were careful thought about before being brought to life, adding that she keenly used different shapes and materials as she wanted to set herself away from others accessory-makers

Sana’a Grammar School organizes ‘Fun Festival Day’ for charity benefit

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:27:36 PST

Sana’a Grammar School was the most happening place in Yemen for students on Thursday Dec 29, 2011, when they organized a charity function at the school premises.

Total Yemen Launches International Scholarship Program

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:48:47 PST

TOTAL E&P Yemen announced recently the launch of its international scholarship program for Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.

Displayed in Yemen The “ravished olive” takes people back in history

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:37:58 PST

If people cared to reflect upon the upheaval which is enthralling the Arab World they will realize that what is now known as the “Arab Spring” is actually no more than an “Arab Autumn”.

Yemeni Woman Died at 128 years-old

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:14:06 PST

Fatima Mohammed al-Hamdani, a 128 year-old woman died today in Yemen, making her the oldest centenarians not only in the country but the region. She was married twice and had four daughters and one son.

Yemen, Egypt commemorate October 6th

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:57:39 PST

Yemeni Military official puts flower wreath on the Egyptian tomb of the Egyptian memorial tomb on Thursday October 6, along with diplomatic representatives from Egypt.

'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen'

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:18:37 PST

Romantic comedy isn't the first thing multiplex patrons think of with regard to the Middle East, and an eyebrow-raising title isn't the only obstacle the filmmakers created for themselves in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. But a bounty of front-loaded charm should give Lasse Hallstrom's new comedy momentum at the box office -- CBS Films picked up U.S. distribution rights -- and like the upstream swimmers it's named for, the pic may overcome adversity.

M’sian navy thwarts hijacking attempt of MISC ship

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:10:27 PST

LUMUT: Malaysian navy personnel managed to thwart a hijacking attempt of a Malaysian oil tanker off Yemen.

IT sector in Yemen faces obstacles and lack of state support

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:36:18 PST

The first IT and Telecommunication Syndicate in Yemen to care and protect the rights of programmers and computer engineers and has set its self the lofty goal. In serving the wide range of people in the sector, it faces a lack of interest from top officials in the government.

Asia Media Award Winners

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:53:03 PST

Results of the 2011 Asia Media Awards

Yemenia Airways celebrates with Yemen orphans

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:56:37 PST

Yemenia Airways held a celebration with 300 orphans from four different institutions on Saturday.

U.S. Embassy in Yemen marks Earth Day

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:14:09 PST

The United States embassy in Sana’a unveiled its new organic garden in celebration of Earth Day and the green patch is set to provide fresh vegetables. Earth Day was marked globally on April 22.

Yemen Mövenpick switches off lights globally during Earth Hour to save energy

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:33:42 PST

Earth Hour is all about saving the planet that we inhabit and all 69 Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts globally turned off their exterior lights during on March 26 when this green initiative took place.

Female health workers save communities

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:41:00 PST

On International Women’s Day, Save the Children is calling for greater investment in female health workers as this is essential for saving mother’s and children’s lives.

Japanese cultural showcase in the capital of Yemen

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:22:15 PST

Japanese movies, a speech contest and insights into the lifestyle of this inspiring Asian country 'Yemen'.

Free charge home

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:04:34 PST

He was only 15 years old with a full energy and exiting feeling I heard that he owns a house so I was so curious to know his story about owning a home at this early age, with nig confidence and arrogance he started saying I own a house a complete home that he rules everything inside it and owns all the home stuffs.

Mountain climbing crumbles challenges as confidence grows

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:07:36 PST

Nazar Nasher, a 26-year-old Yemeni mountain climber, has been encouraging many to participate in one of the most interesting sports which he says can be summed up with these two words: challenge yourself.

Students of Art present 90 paintings in a gallery

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:05:26 PST

Yemen - Art Students showed their creativity in an art gallery which was held on Tuesday February 1st, in al-Afif cultural foundation in Sana’a.

TOTAL sponsors Sana'a art gallery

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:58:20 PST

Yemen - On the 16th of January 2011, Sana’a Art Gallery, the first of its kind in Yemen, was opened by Dr. Abu Makr al-Muflehi, Minister of Culture, and Mr. Hatem Huseibeh, Managing Director of TOTAL E&P Yemen.

Yemeni precious stones in demand

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:53:55 PST

Yemen is the place where you can find the rarest and most precious stones, some people call it lucky stones because they believe that it brings good luck to their life. These kind of stones are found in Ghamdan mountains which is distance away from the capital city.

Money spent on qat second only to food

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:43:07 PST

Yemen - A study issued by the Department of Economics in Aden University said that agricultural statistics point out that the areas planted with qat has increased in less than four decades up to 18 times.