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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- General
- Saba Yemen
Hodeida… Service projects lay foundation for comprehensive developmental transformation in northern Districts
Hodeida – Saba: The northern districts of Hodeida province are witnessing a developmental movement encompassing vital sectors, as part of the local authority's efforts to implement projects and direct interventions aimed at improving roads, health, and education, as well as expanding services in neighborhoods and coastal areas. More than 1.713 billion Yemeni riyals have been allocated to fund a package of projects that were inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid yesterday. These projects include completing phases of strategic roads, flood protection works, launching health facilities, rehabilitating educational institutions, as well as urban planning and road construction projects. The road linking Al-Qanawus, Al-Mughlaf, and Al-Kadan has become a prominent symbol of this movement, with the first phase of paving completed and work launched on the second phase. This project reconnects areas, shortens travel distances to services, reduces transportation costs, and boosts local market activity, particularly in agricultural regions. Alongside this project, the expanded Al-Jilaniyah crossing in Al-Qanawus and the surface bridge under construction in Al-Dahi stand as tangible responses to the recurring flood challenges during the rainy season. These projects provide sustainable protection, secure vital transit routes, and prevent road disruptions between districts. In Al-Zaydiyah, health services are making a comeback with the laying of the foundation stone for a CT scan building at the district hospital. Meanwhile, the Hafsa Educational Complex is undergoing rehabilitation to restore its educational function in a more suitable environment, with standards that meet female students' needs, support academic achievement, and encourage regular attendance. The projects are not limited to the central areas of the districts but have extended to neighborhood units through road construction and neighborhood expansions. This contributes to organizing urban sprawl, facilitating service delivery, and enhancing infrastructure efficiency in growing residential areas experiencing population increases. Hodeida Governor Abdullah Atifi described the service interventions in the northern districts as the culmination of ongoing efforts by the local authority to bridge the service gap that has affected these areas for years. He affirmed that these projects are already making a tangible difference in citizens' lives and restoring confidence in the developmental path. Atifi explained that the achievements on the ground did not come by chance but were the result of prior planning based on real data about the needs of the most underserved districts. He praised the role of the Road Maintenance Fund in financing several projects and the community efforts that accelerated progress. He emphasized that the ongoing projects represent a real shift from temporary responses to stable institutional spending, and from stopgap solutions to fundamental treatments, laying the foundation for a more cohesive and sustainable service system that improves the efficiency of vital facilities and reduces long-term costs. Atifi noted that this phase marks an entry point for rebuilding the relationship between citizens and the state on the basis of service, community participation, and reality-based planning. He stressed that the local authority will not stop here but will continue to expand its efforts to cover other districts and areas awaiting their share of development. He pointed out that the province's developmental vision focuses on addressing challenges, building on achievements, and expanding projects toward priority areas. Field teams and implementing entities, he said, operate within a monitoring and evaluation system ensuring quality execution, direct impact on people's lives, and avoiding any disruptions that could hinder sustainability or equitable project distribution. The governor called for strengthening partnerships between supporting entities, local councils, and community institutions to integrate efforts and protect achievements. He affirmed that the next phase will see expanded interventions, guided by a plan that considers population growth, facility pressures, and climate changes directly impacting infrastructure, especially in environmentally vulnerable coastal areas. Mohammad Mathna, head of the Public Works Sector in Hodeidah, explained that the projects underway in the northern districts stem from a well-studied action plan based on precise field surveys and an integrated vision to improve infrastructure and basic services in outlying areas, aligning with residents' needs and addressing accumulated challenges. He noted that the Public Works Sector oversees direct engineering supervision to ensure quality and compliance with specifications, in coordination with implementing entities and the Road Maintenance Fund. Field monitoring mechanisms, he added, enhance performance efficiency and achieve the desired impact in project execution. Hassan Al-Ahdal, director of Al-Zaydiyah District, stated that the ongoing interventions respond to tangible needs that residents have raised for years. He affirmed that the CT scan building at Al-Zaydiyah Hospital will significantly improve healthcare services, providing accurate diagnoses without the need for patients to travel to distant centers, thus easing their burden and reducing treatment and transportation costs. He described the rehabilitation of the Hafsa Girls' Complex as restoring the educational institution's value and providing a more stimulating environment for female students, representing a step toward improving education quality and expanding academic opportunities for girls—key to development. Meanwhile, Mohammad Al-Qawzi, director of Al-Qanawus District, highlighted that the road linking Al-Qanawus, Al-Mughlaf, and Al-Kadan is among the most strategic long-demanded projects. The completion of its first and second phases, he said, will end the isolation of vast areas, enhance transport and services between the district and its surroundings, open new economic prospects, and improve access to educational and health services. He confirmed that expanding Al-Jilaniyah crossing provides a practical solution to flood-related disruptions and recurring seasonal damage, mitigating environmental risks and ensuring safe passage for citizens, students, and agricultural products even during heavy rains. Amid this transformation, the projects underway in the northern districts are more than just service interventions—they mark the starting point of a broader developmental path redefining the relationship between development and place. They establish a new understanding of public service as a tool for stability, balance, and embodying the state's presence in citizens' daily lives. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
Saba Yemen
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hodeida rallies in 221 squares, vowing continued support for Gaza. holy sites
Hodeida – Saba: Hodeida governorate on Friday witnessed massive popular marches in 221 squares across its cities and rural areas, demonstrating unwavering public mobilization and escalation in support of the Palestinian people under the slogan "We will continue to support Gaza and holy sites, regardless of the challenges." Huge crowds, including governor Abdullah Atifi and other senior officials, gathered, reflecting widespread national awareness and growing momentum in solidarity with the revolutionary leadership and readiness for the battle to defend national sovereignty. Participants proudly waved Palestinian and Yemeni flags, chanting slogans condemning the Zionist aggression against Gaza, Yemen, and Tehran, while affirming their full readiness for jihad on the front lines. The participants emphasized that the Yemeni Armed Forces' military operations against the Zionist entity represent the highest form of loyalty to the Palestinian cause and demonstrate a unified will against projects of hegemony. They highlighted recent massacres at relief sites as proof of the enemy's use of hunger as a weapon and its exploitation of aid operations to liquidate civilians, revealing a comprehensive genocide plan backed by international silence and Arab complicity. The marches underscored that the aggression against Yemen and Palestine are intrinsically linked, and the ongoing steadfastness marks a crucial turning point between submission and freedom. The participants expressed pride in the deterrent equations imposed by the Yemeni Armed Forces, which have confounded the enemy's calculations, including naval and air blockades and direct threats to vital sites. They renewed their absolute mandate to the Leader of the Revolution to make decisions supporting the Palestinian people and continuing military escalation, condemning the Zionist aggression against Iran as an attempt to halt support for Palestine. This escalation, they stressed, will not break Tehran's will but will strengthen regional peoples' faith in the unity of the battle and the clarity of the enemy. Coinciding with the Day of al-Wilayah, these marches also represented a renewal of loyalty to Prophet Muhammad, Imam Ali, and the beacons of guidance, with the people of Yemen affirming their commitment to the battle of liberation and confrontation. Hodeida marches' statement detailed Gaza's dire humanitarian conditions and ongoing massacres, stressing the imperative for continued support for Palestinians. It warned of divine punishment for those who fail to support the oppressed, citing Quranic verses. The statement praised the recent successful naval blockade-breaking strikes by the Yemeni Armed Forces, urging a collective stand to avoid historical shame. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hodeida governor visits West Coast frontline foldiers for Eid
Hodeida – Saba: Hodeida Governor Abdullah Atifi on Sunday visited soldiers on the West Coast Front to inspect their conditions and offer Eid al-Adha congratulations. Accompanied by officials and dignitaries, Governor Atifi conveyed Eid greetings from the Leader of the Revolution and the Supreme Political Council President. He expressed pride in the armed forces' heroic stances, emphasizing the visit as a token of appreciation for their sacrifices in defending land and honor. Atifi highlighted the soldiers' steadfastness, especially during Eid, as a reflection of loyalty and deep awareness of the nation's challenges. He affirmed that their resilience ensures Yemen remains unbreakable against threats to its sovereignty. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
02-06-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Hodeidah: Workshop on Preparing Development Plan, prioritizing economic empowerment projects
Hodeidah – Saba: A workshop was held today in Hodeidah Governorate to prepare the integrated development plan for the year 1447 AH and determine the priorities for economic empowerment projects. The event involved the participation of heads of agricultural cooperative associations and district planning directors. Organized by the Planning Department in coordination with the General Administration for Development Research and Training, the Tihama Development Authority, the Agricultural Cooperative Union, and Bonyan Foundation—with support from the Agricultural and Fisheries Projects and Initiatives Funding Unit—the workshop aimed to develop a comprehensive plan based on the actual needs of rural communities. Governor Abdullah Atifi emphasized the importance of participatory planning to draft a development map aligned with district needs. He highlighted that the success of such plans depends on community engagement and the effective role of agricultural cooperatives in setting realistic priorities. First Deputy Governor Ahmed Al-Bishri stressed the shift from traditional to need-based planning, calling for accurate data and genuine cooperation among all stakeholders. He pointed out Hodeidah's strong agricultural potential, which, if utilized effectively, could significantly transform rural livelihoods. Assistant Deputy Governor Mutahar Al-Hadi underlined that successful planning depends on a clear understanding of the local environment and the efficient use of resources. He stressed the importance of community engagement and institutional support for cooperatives. Key contributions came from the Head of the Tihama Development Authority, Ali Haza'a, Zakat Office Director Mohammed Haza'a, Agricultural Union Branch Head Ahmed Al-Haij, and Statistics Office Director Tamim Al-Absi. They discussed the importance of role integration and information sharing. The workshop reviewed successful past initiatives by cooperative associations, including desert land cultivation and dairy production. It also addressed challenges such as limited funding, access to inputs, and the need for administrative and technical capacity building. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
28-05-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Governor of Al-Hodeidah launches second phase of Green Belt Project
Al-Hodeidah – SABA: The Governor of Al-Hodeidah, Abdullah Atifi, along with First Deputy Governor Ahmed Al-Bishri, inaugurated today the second phase of the Green Belt Project surrounding the city of Al-Hodeidah. The initiative aims to expand green coverage and boost environmental efforts in the governorate. This phase includes the planting of 7,000 palm trees and 60,000 various fruit-bearing and forest trees along the main entrances to the city. The project comes at an estimated cost of 168 million Yemeni riyals, jointly funded by the private sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Ministry of Water Resources, and the Local Agricultural Projects and Initiatives Financing Unit. Governor Atifi described the project as one of the key developmental and environmental initiatives being implemented in the governorate, reflecting the directives of the revolutionary leadership in promoting environmental security and achieving sustainable development. For his part, Deputy Governor Al-Bishri stated that the second phase will be implemented from May through December 2025, marking a significant step in the agricultural expansion efforts within the governorate. He emphasized the project's role in enhancing urban aesthetics and mitigating the effects of climate change. He stressed the importance of cooperation between the state, the private sector, and the local community to ensure the success of this vital project, thereby reinforcing Al-Hodeidah's status as a leading governorate in the green transformation pathway. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
