Middle EastUpdated November 7
Saudi program delivers 33 Yemen transport projects.
The Saudi Press Agency reports that the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen has delivered 33 development projects and initiatives in the transport sector. The projects are intended to strengthen links among Yemeni cities and governorates, ease the movement of people and goods, support economic and commercial activity, and improve access to essential services and markets. The program has expanded or rehabilitated about 200 kilometers of strategic roads across several governorates. On Al-Abr Road, the first two phases, totaling 90 kilometers, are complete, while the 40-kilometer third phase is under way; the planned road length is 130 kilometers. The report also covers internal road works in Aden, Al-Mahra and Socotra, as well as phases of the Aden International Airport development project.
Coverage started November 7