Yemen Observer

Time to reevaluate Sana’a Zoo

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:49:27 PST

The longer I live in Sana’a, the more I realize I don’t know about the city.
Every couple of weeks I hear of different things to do: a pseudo-Irish pub, German theater, football training, and now, a zoo.

Yemenia Airways honors distinguish agents

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:23:49 PST

As recognition for the valuable efforts of the Agents of Yemenia Airways, Yemenia airways held an Iftar party honoring their diligent Agents.

Yemenia’s statement in response to AIR AUSTRAL/ DGAC allegations

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:11:03 PST

Yemen Airways has from day one receiving the information regarding the Air-miss with Air Austral has opened an investigation and is in coordination with the appropriate Civil Aviation authorities in Yemen, Republic of the Comoros and Madagascar.

Regional Director of Turkish Airways: Four weekly flights from Sana’a to Istanbul, seeking to make daily trips

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:06:03 PST

The Middle East Turkish Airlines Regional Director said that their airways started with one weekly flight and now running four flights a week.

Top Gear driver unmasked as Sunday Times lifts helmet on Stig’s identity

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:15:19 PST

For years the identity of BBC TV’s Top Gear test driver, the Stig, has been the subject of frenzied speculation but now his identity appears to have been revealed and the aura of mystery surrounding him may be further shattered by his plan to publish his memoirs.

Turkish School distributes food rations for Ramadan

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:06:24 PST

Over 1,750 food ration were distributed for needy families in areas around the capital on Thursday and Sunday August 19th,22nd.

Fursan luxury suits in the game

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:01:21 PST

In a quite classy area of Sana’a, Fursan luxury suits, a five story building with a luxurious design opened a new addition on the occasion of the holy Month of Ramadan.

Mövenpick’s new addition, Ramadan Tent

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:24:24 PST

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan Hotels are competing to present new entertainment and new attractions to their customers.

Saba Fon achieves 3.5 million subscribers, honors employees

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:21:53 PST

SabaFon announced that the number of its subscribers have raised to over 3.5 million in 2010.

DANO for healthy and happy generations

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:43:35 PST

The DANO Company celebrates this Ramadan with DANO Whole Milk Powder, jam packed with essential vitamins and minerals to help build strong bones and teeth together with a chance to win Gold and Many Cash Prizes.

Queen Arwa of Yemen draws visitors to Britain

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:52:04 PST

Sheffield’s Weston Park Museum featured on Wednesday an art festival and archaeological exhibition on the Queen Arwa and Belqis of Yemen.

Shooting underway on Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:50:39 PST

Shooting has begun on August 6 on Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, directed by Lasee Hallström and starring Ewan McGregor, Amr Waked, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Felix airways start flights to Jeddah

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:21:04 PST

Felix airlines launched its regional maiden flight to King Abdul-Aziz International Airport in Jeddah under the expansion program planned by the company to gain access to new destinations in Saudi Arabia.

Yemen likes Foster-Hall paints

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:12:53 PST

British painter, Charles Foster-Hall, Royal Watercolour Society, London , 2005 winner, presents Yemen like he was one of Yemen’s people through his paintings.

Al-Ghabri has an artistic instinct, al-Muflehi

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:02:19 PST

The Minister of Culture, Dr. Mohammed al-Muflehi inaugurated Abdulrahman al-Ghabri’s photo studio and saw al-Ghabri’s simple photo gallery in his Studio “Gabreez Studioz”, last week.

Sam Mall holds cutest child contest

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:08:25 PST

The cutest child contest was held in the Sam mall on Thursday August 6th, as a part of the shopping festival activities held by Sam Mall.

Sheraton Sana’a Hotel supports UNICEF

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:36:55 PST

The Sheraton Sana’a Hotel organized a charity dinner in support of UNICEF projects last Wednesday. Many guest from the public and private sector attended.

AL-Balda festival concludes

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:14:38 PST

Interposed by panel entitled ( al-Balda where all fans meet) an astonishing conclusion to seventh al-Balda festival events in Mukala Kohr, al-Balda seventh Festival’s ship had docked safely last Tuesday night at Khor al-Mukalla Square.

MISS USA, Rima Fakih in Doha

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:17:14 PST

Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih, will make her first official visit to the Middle East at the second annual Made in the USA – Qatar 2010 exhibition. Fakih will spend three days in Qatar, during which she will participate at the Made in the USA Exhibition, and tour the country, meeting with dignitaries and the community.

A picture is worth a thousand words, Bushra al-Fusail

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:39:56 PST

It’s said that “a picture is worth a thousand words “, and that’s exactly what’s Bushra al-Fusail believes in photography.

Sam Mall presents new surprises and prizes

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:37:11 PST

Within the summer festival at Sam Mall, prizes, attractions, activities and competitions are being presented to the customers.

Civil organization launches awareness activities in Marib

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:35:58 PST

The Social Awareness Establishment organization carried out an awareness campaign that targeted 50,000 people in Marib last July to help raise citizens’ awareness of developmental concepts from religious perspectives.

Yemen’s smallest killer

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:13:51 PST

A four-year-old child shot a 21 year old woman in Abyan province which led to her death.

Official launching of Yemen microfinance network

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:11:05 PST

The Yemen Microfinance Network is holding its official launch on 1st August 2010, at the Movenpick Hotel, Sana’a, Yemen.  It will be held under the patronage of H.E. Abdul Karim I.

Exceed’s largest graduating class

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:58:29 PST

With twenty students graduating, Exceed Language Center held its largest graduation ceremony to date on Thursday July 29th.