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Saba Yemen
13-06-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Sana'a Government Writes a Success Story in Time of Aggression
Sana'a – SABA | Report by: Jamil Al-Qashm A decade of challenges and hardships has written a new chapter of national resilience. During this period, the Sana'a government redefined the concept of governance under siege, transforming limited resources into comprehensive development pathways—while the occupied provinces suffer administrative and financial collapse despite abundant resources, amid the failure of the 'mercenary government' to provide basic services and the worsening of rampant corruption. Since the outbreak of the September 21 Revolution, the Sana'a government has prioritized rebuilding state institutions, even as the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression deliberately targeted Yemen's institutional infrastructure. Instead of collapsing, the government maintained growing administrative cohesion, while the rival administration pursued fragmentation and plundered national resources for the benefit of elites. The occupied provinces are run through a model of political rentierism, with oil and gas revenues from Shabwa and Hadramout siphoned into foreign bank accounts, while cities remain in darkness, essential services deteriorate, and crises in electricity, water, and education escalate, fueling continuous public outrage. In contrast, the Sana'a government emerged as a heartbeat of good governance. It passed legislation promoting local production and supporting vulnerable social groups. One landmark example is the tax exemption law for small taxpayers and enterprises—demonstrating Sana'a's socio-economic vision for inclusive development. The General Authority for Zakat has become a strategic pillar in supporting vulnerable segments, with annual contributions in the tens of billions of riyals—surpassing what the former Duties Authority delivered over decades. It has launched extensive empowerment programs that reestablished zakat as a development resource rather than a mere revenue stream. Despite the transfer of Central Bank powers to occupied Aden, Sana'a acted to protect depositors, launching a compensation mechanism for damaged currency, replacing over 2.2 billion riyals—showcasing its national responsibility while the rival government failed to inspire trust in the banking sector. In agriculture, the Sana'a government launched the largest projects in decades, including a memorandum of understanding for a 20-billion-riyal agricultural revival and cultivation of 150,000 hectares in the Tihama Plain and 57,000 reclaimed hectares across various provinces—laying a foundation for food sovereignty. The contract farming project marked a qualitative leap, redefining the relationship between state and farmer, enhancing food security, and reducing import dependency. A strategic wheat cultivation initiative in the central highlands of Dhamar province also contributed to achieving self-sufficiency. In Al-Jawf, the Martyr Al-Sammad Project symbolized production enhancement through cultivating nearly 10,000 hectares—transforming this desert province into a promising grain hub. Al-Hodeidah witnessed notable expansion in soybean, millet, corn, and other vital crops. Infrastructure achievements included 2,931 road projects across 155 districts—benefiting around five million citizens—funded and supported by community initiatives, creating new arteries for services and goods flow. In energy, 57 solar energy projects were completed across 13 provinces, and 126 water pumping systems in rural areas were converted to sustainable sources—making a tangible impact on daily life, especially in contrast to Aden's inability to secure fuel or electricity. Education was also prioritized, with the construction and rehabilitation of thousands of schools, provision of furniture and supplies, and teacher training programs aimed at improving education in remote areas, reducing dropouts, and enhancing learning outcomes. To mitigate disasters, 53 flood and landslide protection projects were implemented, including drainage canals, diversion dams, and water barriers in vulnerable rural and lowland areas. These projects benefited over 146,000 citizens and reduced human and material losses during rainy seasons—signifying an effective early disaster response system. To alleviate the impacts of aggression, the government launched a national salary program covering 430 main and subsidiary government units, benefiting over 300,000 public employees monthly—about 82% of units formerly reliant on the public budget. The program indirectly supports over 2.1 million people, with an average of 300,000 funding operations per month and an annual total of approximately 3.6 million transactions—part of an exceptional mechanism to provide salaries and reimburse small depositors, reaffirming the government's commitment to social protection amid complex economic conditions. Community initiatives have been a vital partner in this rebuilding journey, with public contributions exceeding 5 billion riyals in one year across 682 agricultural and fisheries projects, supported and guided by state institutions. Meanwhile, in occupied provinces, corruption and exclusion hinder any meaningful civic engagement. Agricultural cooperatives evolved from basic organizational structures into active production centers, taking on advanced roles in planning and implementing rural development projects—including agriculture, livestock production, and local marketing. With direct government support, cooperative personnel were trained and equipped administratively and technically, and linked to financing programs, enabling local communities to lead collective and sustainable development, turning rural Yemen into a dynamic space of economic and social revival. The government also launched a program to transform cities into centers for value-added agro-industrial production. This included supporting the establishment of small workshops and processing units, and offering incentives to home-based producers and local entrepreneurs—boosting the local economy and adding value to local resources. The financial sector saw continued reform, with Central Bank decisions in Sana'a regulating money exchange firms, curbing speculation, and protecting the financial system—while Aden suffers from financial chaos and dwindling reserves. Recognizing the value of investing in human capital, the Sana'a government carried out broad administrative and structural reforms, restructuring public service units, modernizing institutional work systems, and activating monitoring and evaluation tools. Key performance indicators were adopted in vital sectors—raising government efficiency and reinforcing the concept of public service as a national responsibility requiring discipline and standards. These accomplishments were not merely theoretical—they materialized on the ground, from lit streets and improved cities to coffee drying plants and vast harvests of millet and corn in Tihama and other provinces. Across multiple provinces, tangible development indicators are evident in roads, water, agriculture, community initiatives, land reclamation, dam construction, crop cultivation, equipment provision, and improved local production—all achieved amid the rubble of aggression and siege-imposed challenges. In the occupied provinces, signs of total collapse are evident—developmental vision is absent, services are run through corruption and favoritism, worsening citizen suffering and widening the gap. State institutions have become tools of exploitation rather than development incubators, burdening citizens who face daily struggles for basic needs. These ten years have not only reshaped the power map, but redefined the meaning of the state—from a consumerist center to a productive society, from political façade to service-driven institution, from a regime under siege to a leadership that builds and governs with capability and independence—moving with confident steps that reflect deep vision and steadfast direction. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
Saba Yemen
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Dhamar officials inspect summer activities in Jabal al-Sharq district
Dhamar - Saba: Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali al-Meqdad, Dhamar undersecretary Hilal al-Meqdad, and representative from the General Authority for Zakat Ahmed Mugali on Tuesday inspected summer activities and courses in several centers in Dhamar's Jabal al-Sharq district. They noted the high student turnout and emphasized the importance of these courses in equipping youth with Quranic knowledge, science, and protecting them from harmful influences. The officials encouraged community support for accompanying cultural, knowledge, and sports activities to nurture talents. Al-Meqdad highlighted summer schools as vital for Quranic and cultural enlightenment, while the Zakat Authority representative urged students to maximize their learning during the remaining period. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
11-05-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Next week two medical camps start in Baydha, Rada'a
Sana'a - Saba: Next week, the Health Care Association for Affected Communities will launch the 64th and 65th free ophthalmology and eye surgery camps in Baydha City and Rada'a District, Baydha Governorate, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Environment and with funding from the General Authority for Zakat. The two camps, which will run for six days each, in cooperation with the governorate's health office and al-Thawra Hospital in Baydha and Rada'a General Hospital, aim to conduct free examinations and surgeries for cataracts, pterygium removal, and sebaceous cysts from the eyelids. Hassan Tamah, head of the Zakat Authority's health committee, explained to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that the camps aim to assist the needy, meet their needs, and promote social solidarity and charity for the poorest and most needy groups. For his part, the association's president, Dr. Nashwan Al-Attab, stated that during the first two days of the camp, which will be held at Al-Thawra Hospital in Baydha from May 17 to 22, examinations and screening will be conducted, as well as identifying cases requiring surgical intervention and subjecting them to pre-operative tests. He indicated that the same procedures will be implemented at the second camp, which will be held from May 19 to 24 at Rada'a General Hospital. Dr. Al-Attab appreciated the support and funding provided by the General Authority for Zakat and Charity for the camps, which aim to alleviate the suffering of citizens due to the current circumstances facing the country. He stated that the two camps are part of a series of camps organized by the association as part of its solidarity projects, embodying the mercy of Islam, its commitment to caring for the poor, and its commitment to charitable and righteous deeds. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
26-03-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
Guests participating in Palestine Conference visit Martyr Al-Sammad Exhibition
Sana'a (Saba) – Guests participating in the third conference "Palestine: The Central Issue of the Nation" from the Arab world, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and North America visited the Martyr Al-Sammad Exhibition for Clothing the Poor in the capital, Sana'a. The exhibition is implemented by the General Authority for Zakat. During the visit, the visiting delegation, accompanied by Sheikh Shamsan Abu Nashtan, Chairman of the General Authority for Zakat, toured the exhibition's pavilions and listened to an explanation about the exhibition, which targets more than 75,000 beneficiaries, including the poor, needy, orphans, people with special needs, and the blind, in various districts of the capital, at a cost of 600 million riyals. The Chairman of the Authority explained that what distinguishes the exhibition is that 70 percent of the clothing on display is locally produced by productive families from the poor, funded by the Authority. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Evening in Al-Hayma Al-Dakhiliyah commemorated Imam Ali martyrdom & 'Yawm Al Furqan'
Sana'a - Saba: The local council's leadership in Sana'a, in coordination with the mobilization in al-Jada'an district, commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, peace be upon him, and 'Yawm Al Furqan' with an evening in al-Jada'an. During the evening in the village of Yanaa, the director of the district, Kamal al-Askari, pointed out the importance of commemorating 'Yawm Al Furqan' and the martyrdom of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, peace be upon him, because of the connotations that embody the fruits of sacrifice and jihad for the sake of God. He urged to embody the biography and life of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in today's reality and to sincerely turn to jihad for the sake of Allah, in order to live with honor and dignity in this life and achieve success in the hereafter. Al-Askari emphasized that the only solution for the Islamic nation to emerge from the quagmire of humiliation, and stagnation is a serious return to the Holy Qur'an, following the footsteps of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), and following Allah, His Messenger and his family by implementing the Qur'anic march project led by Sayyid Abdul Malik Al-Houthi. He called for an honorable exit and wide participation in the commemoration of International Al-Quds Day next Friday, to emphasize the steadfastness of the Yemeni position in supporting Gaza and steadfastness against God's enemies until the Palestinians achieve their legitimate rights and declare an independent state with Al-Quds as its capital. For his part, Ibrahim Hamiduddin, Director of Education at the office of the General Authority for Zakat in the province, stressed the importance of seizing the opportunity of the remaining days and nights of the holy month by approaching God with good deeds, worshiping, increasing dhikr, reciting the Qur'an , studying its meanings, and complying with its commands and prohibitions. He reviewed the lessons of the Great Battle of Badr and the comparison between the state of Muslims before and after 'Yawm Al Furqan' , and the related paradoxes between the state of Yemenis before , after, and the honorable Yemeni position towards the grievances of Gaza people , as opposed to the shameful Arab and Islamic position. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
