Weekly Bulletin. President directs formation of economic council. 6 PM says resolving issues of Yemeni students abroad a priority

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1 النشــرة األســبوعية By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 5 VP briefed follows on efforts of Executive Unit for IDPs Camp Management 6 PM says resolving issues of Yemeni students abroad a priority 7 FM updates G18 ambassadors on Yemen developments President directs formation of economic council Issue Askar solicits Dutch support Political parties consultative council to develop National supporting Taiz local Commission of Enquiry authority to be formed e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh (35 ) 20 Dhu Al-Qa dah 20 Dhu Al-Qa dah 1439 H - 2Issue Augast 2018 AD 1439 H - 2 August 2018 AD 35 1

2 President directs formation of economic council President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi received on Sunday members and head of the industrial and commercial chamber in Aden and discussed with them their significance role in building the state via their trade and economic activities associated with people livelihoods. Attended by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammad al-sa adi and Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen Mohammad Zimam, President Hadi reviewed developments in the country in different fields and efforts exerted for regaining development order. Realizing stability is a national and social responsibility shared by all for its realization and deep-rooting its founders via adoption of values and foundations of means ensuring the trader s rights without adding unjustified and exaggerated burdens on the consuming citizen, said President. He talked about government s efforts for overcoming the Houthiwar s repercussions and looting the state capabilities, depleting its resources and looting the reserve of the Central Bank of Yemen by Houthis for financing their war. He also talked about accomplishments ofrelocating the Central Bank of Yemen to Aden, securing basic needs and paying salaries of the government s employees with support from Saudi Arabia, which provided Yemen with fund deposit of USD two billion. He urged all to shoulder their responsibilities under this critical stage the country goes through and urged for coordination between the Central Bank and the Ministry of Trade and Commerce and the related bodies for supporting the stability of the local currency and keeping prices down. He pointed to important steps the state works on for boosting and improving resources, activating the control apparatus for drying out sources of smuggling and corruption. Development wheal goes in parallel with field efforts in military fields like 2 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

3 inauguration the internet project adennet in Aden s region and to all regions across the homeland and power projects. have been commenced and starting and their implementation has been started, said President Hadi. President Hadi directed forming an economic council from the government and representatives from members of the commercial chambers and confirmed importance of communication with the government and holding joint meetings. For his part, the Governor of the Central Bank Zimam provided a briefing on the situation of the bank and its financial reserves and efforts with commercial champers and traders for providing basic needs, the stability of prices and controlling unlicensed exchange shops for implanting legal measures against them. The Head of Aden s Industrial and Commercial Chamber Abu Bakrba- Ubaid talked about a number of challenges and joint concerns for setting up solutions leading to boosting stability. The meeting tackled a number of proposals for boosting government and social cooperation and confirmation on activating the Free Zone in industrial and investment fields. Hadispeaks highly of distinguished relations with Saudi Arabia President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadispoke highly of Yemen s distinguished brotherly relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is represented in its brightest imagein the Decisive Storm operation that Saudi Arabia launched in 2015 to restore the Yemeni state and reverse the Houthimilitia s coup. Hadi made the remarks during a reception of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Yemen, the General Supervisor of the Saudi Reconstruction Program Mohammed Saeed Al Jaber in the presidential palace in Mahrah before they both attended the launch of a number of development and service projects in the eastern province. On his part, Al Jaberexpressed his pleasure at the visit, reception and meeting with Hadi. He conveyed to him the greetings of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown PrinceMohammed bin Salman bin Abdulazizof Saudi Arabia. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 3

4 Hadi orders govt to clamp down on security irregularities in Aden President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi ordered the security authorities in the temporary capital Aden to clamp down on security irregularities and bring those responsible for assassinations to justice. In a follow-up call with Aref Ahmed Ali the secretary general of the Doctors Union in Aden who, along with his son, sustained injuries in an assassination attempt in Aden this morning, Hadi indicated that he ordered the government to cover the expenses of the treatment of Aref s son who sustained critical injuries. An explosive device exploded and ripped their car as they were driving in al-mualla in the center of the city. VP thanks Saudi leadership for hosting 1500 Yemeni pilgrims In a meeting with Minister of Endowments Ahmed Atiya on the arrangements for the upcoming Haj, Vice President Ali Mohsen Saleh thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudof Saudi Arabia for facilitating the arrangements of Hajj for Yemenis and theirfollow-up on these facilitations. The Vice President especially appreciated the Saudi leadership s decision to host 1500 Yemeni pilgrims, relatives of Yemeni soldierswho died in the battle with the coupist Houthi militia. 4 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

5 VP briefed follows on efforts of Executive Unit for IDPs Camp Management Vice President Ali Mohsen Saleh met with the head of the Executive Unit for IDPs Camp Management Najib Al-Saadi on Monday to know about their efforts exerted in offering relief aid and shelter services to the people displaced by the Houthi militia. The Vice President underlined the importance of the role that the Executive Unit should play in organizing the relief aid operations in coordination with organizations that operate in the same field. In this regard, he praised the role of all relief aid organizations, particularly King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) which carried out most of the humanitarian aid operations. The Deputy President stressed the need to step up the efforts to ensure the arrival of relief aid to the beneficiaries. Al-Saadi referred to the Unit s efforts to approach donor organizations to help in meeting the requirements of the displaced in various provinces. He thanked the Vice President for his close follow-up on the situations of the IDPs and the efforts to alleviate their suffering. Vice President inspects efforts of liberating Baidha Province Vice President Ali Mohsen met on Saturday with Governor of Baidha Naser al-suwadi and discussed with him latest developments in the province and victories accomplished by the National Army in different warfronts. The meeting dealt with efforts of the state in normalizing conditions in liberated areas in the province and imposing the rule of law and finalizing the liberation of the province for ending suffering of the people from Houthi war on the province. He confirmed keenness of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi on realizing peace on the bases of the three references; the GCC Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and the UN Resolution He stressed on high alert, doubling efforts, inspecting conditions of fighters in different warfronts in the province and working on finalizing military tasks for tightening security in liberated areas. For his part, Governor of Baidha praised efforts of the political leadership for regaining order in the province. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 5

6 PM says resolving issues of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin- Daghr met with the a number of representatives of the Yemeni students community in Jordanian universities in the Yemeni Embassy in Amman on students abroad a priority Sunday to address the problems that the students face. The government places big emphasis on the issues of all the country s students pursuing education in different countries; giving consideration to their financial dues and addressing the other issues as a priority for the government, he told the representatives. Govtsupports Arab Coalition announced measures to protect Red Sea shipping The Yemeni government has expressed its support for the Arab Coalition s announced measures to protect shipping south of the Red Sea and in Bab al-mandab strait in particular. The Coalition s spokesman Cl. Turk al-maliki told reporters on Wednesday that the Coalition, in coordination with the international community, has taken all the necessary measures to ensure the continued freedom of shipping in the Red Sea, days after the Iran affiliate Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi oil tanker and slightly damaged it. Following Maliki s statements,the Yemeni foreign ministry issed a statement calling on the United Nations Security Council to assume its responsibilities to secure international navigation. Protecting international shipping lane in the south of the Red Sea and Bab al-mandab region is not solely the task of the Yemeni government and thecoalition, read the foreign ministry s statement. It (south of the Red Sea) is a vital territory where there is international trade and shared interests of all countries of the world. 6 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

7 FM updates G18 ambassadors on Yemen developments RIYADH-SABA Foreign Minister Khalid Alyemanymet in Riyadh on Monday the ambassadors of the G18 group of nations sponsoring political process in Yemen to discuss resuming peace talks between the government and the Houthi rebels. Alyemany stressed the government s commitment to support the UN Secretary General s Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths and provide all facilities for the completion of his mission. He pointed to the danger of the Houthi militia s recent escalation by attacking Saudi oil tankers south of the Red Sea and Bab al-mandeb strait. Alyemany extols Yemen-Russian relation on the 90th Anniversary of establishing Foreign Minister Khaled Alyemany praised the historic friendships relations between Yemen and Russia. Underling the importance of celebrating the 90th Anniversary of architecting these distinguished and fruitful friendship ties. The two countries are planning cultural, political and scientific activities to mark the 90th Anniversary in November. Alyemany s statement came during his meeting with Sunday the Russian Ambassador to Yemen Vladimir Dedoshkin. He highly appreciated Russian principled stance in supporting the legitimate government and making significant contribution to the relief actions in Yemen. The UN envoy s efforts aimed to carry out his proposal about the city of Hodeidah and ensure the militia s withdrawal from the city and the two harbors of Al-Salif and Ras Essa were a central focus of Alyemany s discussions with Dedoshkin. He said The government welcomed the UN s initiative and dealt positively with its all articles to give the UN s envoy a chance to produce positive outcomes, but the militia has once again proved that it doesn t believe in peace option and keeps on maneuvering to buy more time to further reinforce its military capacities in the city. He asserted that the government has been determined to get the entire west coast cleared of the militiamen. The Russian diplomat stated that it is very important to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of establishing Yemeni-Russian friendship relationship. He voiced willingness to coordinate with the Foreign Ministry and different Yemeni institutions about this end. Dedoshkin also reiterated Russian support for the legitimate government and peaceful settlement in Yemen as well as to contribute to relief efforts.. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 7

8 He said thatprotecting international shipping lanes is primarily the international community s responsibility The government is open and ready to participate effectively in any political consultations with clear objectives, frameworks and mechanisms called for by the United Nations, such that the Houthi militia are not given the chance to use the consultationtime to play delay tactics and other maneuvers that prolong the war and, hence, the suffering of the Yemeni people. He said that the government welcomesthe UN envoy s proposals concerning the withdrawal of Houthis from the city of Hodeidah which contributes to implementing the UN Security Council resolution 2216 that provided for ending the Houthi coup of 2014 and withdrawal of the armed militias from cities and government institutions. But the Houthis have proved their determination to carry on with the war and rejection ofthe political process, he said. He said that they stubbornly refusedthe envoy s proposal with withdrawal. The government, based on its sovereign right and constitutional obligations, will continue its efforts, both militarily and politically, to restore the sovereignty of the state over the province of Hodeidah and its ports and all areas of the West Coast, and to alleviate the oppression sufferedby the people of these areas, he said. Once the government collects the revenues it will be able to pay the salaries of public servicemen, overdue for years now. The government s move to liberate Hodeidah aims to end the interventionsof Iran by providing its Houthi proxies with various weapons, including ballistic missiles, he said. He noted that there are serious legal repercussions for any continue continued control of the ports and coasts by the Houthi militia;that poses a real threat to the flow of global energy and trade in one of the world s most important shipping lanes On the humanitarian side, he pointed out that the humanitarian aid is delivered far ahead of military offensives. He stressed that the government, the Arab Coalition countries especially Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and other countries including from outside the Coalition have increased their aid donations to Yemen. The Coalition issues daily permits for an average of five vessels to enter the port of Hodeidah carrying commercial goods and humanitarian aid. He stressed the need to take advantage of the capabilities of all sea, land and air ports in Yemen including the ports of Aden and Mukalla, and the ports of neighboring countries to deliver humanitarian support and commercial goods to Yemen, The ambassadors expressed their commitment to a UN overseen settlment as the only track to restorepeace to Yemen. They expressed their readiness to provide all facilities and support to this end, praising the Yemeni government s positive attitude towards the peace initiatives of the United Nations. 8 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

9 Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid Alyemanyhis Saudi counterpart Adel Ahmed Al-Jubeir discussed political coordination, cooperation and consultation between the Yemeni and Saudi foreign ministries and their affiliate diplomatic missions to international organizations. In a meeting the ministers held in the Saudi capital on Wednesday, Alyemany conveyed President Abd- Rabbu Mansour Hadi s greetings and appreciations to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Saudi Arabia s continuous support to the Yemeni people. Alyemany briefed Al-Jubeir on measuresthe Yemeni government is taking to restore normalcy security Yemeni, Saudi foreign ministers discuss coordination and cooperation and launch reconstruction in the different provinces retaken from Houthi rebels, He also updated him on the military developments of the battles with the rebels on the ground. The two ministers also discussed the latest developments in regards to the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths initiative for a peaceful Houthi withdrawal from the city of Hodeidah. Alyemany affirmed the government s support to the initiative to end the suffering of the people of the province and hopefully reach a sustainable comprehensive national level peace based on the local and international consensus terms of references Dep. Premier meets with representatives of the Civil Alliance for Peace, National Reconciliation Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior Eng. Ahmed Almayssari met Sunday with a number of representatives of the Civil Alliance for Peace and National Reconciliation. The latest developments relating to the legitimate government s underway efforts aiming to establish peace and end war through peaceful solution was key focus of the discussions. Almayssari blamed Iranbacked Houthi putschist militia for prolonging the ongoing war. He said Houthi coupist militia has continued to insist on its intransigence, blocking the legitimate government s endeavors to put an end of the warfare and establish peace in the country. He added Houhi militia has turned down all proposals suggested by the UN s envoy for a peaceful settlement to the conflict, he added. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 9

10 Oil Company s directors discuss challenges The Directors of the Yemeni Oil Company kicked off their annual meeting on Wednesday under the sponsorship of Minister of Oil and Minerals Aws al-awd. The meeting, which lasts for two days discusses accomplishments of the company in the past and reports on the company s branches, as well as challenges facing the branches in provinces of Aden, Hadhramout, Mareb, facing branches Shabwa, Mahra and Taiz. The meeting aims at identifying the most problems and difficulties facing the company and ways of finding out possible solutions for promoting performance of the company and providing good service to the people through ensuring influx of oil derivatives to the markets and easing people access to them, said Executive Director of the Company Najeeb al-awj. He pointed out that the meeting will discuss accomplished and to be accomplished investment projects, including rehabilitating the company s tanks, working on providing oil derivatives in local markets and the stability of the company s situations. He confirmed the company will carry out a number of investment and development projects next year. KSrelief hands over medical aid to Al- Ghaydha hospital King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) handed over on Saturday a shipment of medical aid to Al-Ghaydha, the main hospital, in the eastern Yemen province of al-mahrah. The shipment consists of mobile x-ray machines, digital test tools, surgery kits, intensive care apparatus, dialysis machines and other equipment. More aid shipments will be provided by KSrelief to the hospital, said Rajeh Bakreit the governor of al- Mahrah. Education Minister meets UNHCR country representative Minister of Education, Dr. Abdullah Lamlas, met strengthen integrate of refugee schools into the today in the temporary capital Aden, the UNHCR s public education system administered by the country representative, Ayman Gharaibe. ministry. They discussed the implementation of an education policy for refugees, a partnership between the Ministry and the UNHCR. The policy aims to The meeting also discussed resolving refugee education issues including the long-term demand for refugee school teachers. 10 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

11 Yemen, UAE discuss humanitarian, development efforts Minister of Public Works and Roads Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik discussed with the Director of UAE Humanitarian Operations in Yemen Saeed al-ka bi and the Head of the UAE Red Crescent Mission Saeed Al Ali humanitarian and development efforts in the liberated provinces. Tuesday, tackled also the list of hindered road projects, which most of them have been accomplished with government support but hindered over the war. The projects are significant for they link provinces together, providing services to thousands of people. UAE humanitarian and development efforts and its role in supporting all sectors in the liberated provinces. He confirmed significance of boosting these efforts in coordination with the ministry in fields of roads, infrastructure and housing. The meeting, held on Minister Abdulmalik valued Oil Ministry announces success of first oil export operation The Ministry of Oil and Minerals announced the successful export of the first crude oil shipment through the port of Rezum oil terminal, in Shabwa province, on July 28. A ministerial statement said the shipment was exported after the resuming production in block S2 in the area of Aqla in Shabwa, as per the directives of President Abd- Rabbu Mansour Hadi. The statement said 500,000 barrels of crude oil had been exported after marketing the shipment globally; 35 international companies participated in the international tender that was announced and the shipment was awarded to a Chinese petroleum companyas per the price quotes from crude oil Brent bourse. The statement pointed out that the province of Shabwa will receive the proportion of 20 percent of revenues from the sales of crude oil produced from the province, as will all source provinces of oil outputs. The statement said that the ministry will continue its efforts to re-activate the remaining oil blocks in the provinces of Hadramout, Marib and Shabwa in the framework of its contribution to the normalization of life in the liberated provinces e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 11

12 Askar solicits Dutch support to develop National Commission of Enquiry Minister of Human Rights Dr. Mohammed Askar discussed with the Dutch Ambassador to Yemen Irma Marie Van Dueren scooperation between Yemen and the Netherlands in the field of human rights and supporting the National Commission in charge of investigating allegations of human rights abuses in the country. The support asked for includes capacity building and other necessary technical support. The meeting reviewed the developments of human rights situation in Yemen since the Houthi militia mounted their coup against the Yemeni state in September They also discussed joint coordination for the 39th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva tobuild on the HRC s resolution 31/36 adopted in September The Minister of Human Rights pointed out that the Houthi militiais committing serious violations of international humanitarian law by using civilians as human shields. He stressed that the government has given opportunities for the UN envoy s peace mediation bids, but these efforts collided with the stubbornness of the rebel Houthimilitia. He expressed Yemen s aspiration for more support from the Netherlands and the other European Union countries in thesedifficult the Yemeni people are going through. The Dutch ambassador confirmed her country s continued support to the government and people of Yemen, hoping that peace will soon be restored to all parts of Yemen. CBY takes measures to keep prices of Yemeni Riyal stable The Central Bank of Yemen approved on Tuesday withdrawal of the first batch of Saudi deposit to cover bank s credits. The value of the first batch is USD 20.4 million. The bank approved also the second batch of the banks demands for covering credits from Saudi deposit and finalizing measures of payment within approved mechanisms and agreement on issuing certificates of deposits to commercial banks by the ratio of 17 percent. The board of the bank agreed on issuing government receipts with a benefit amounting to 12 percent for different periods from one to three years and issuing accredit deposit to Islamic banks with net profit of 13 percent in accordance with mechanism of legal controlbodies The meeting approved the report of the bank s controlling sector and results of the field visit to inspection technical teams and approved closure of all violated money exchange shops and referring them to specialized bodies to take legal action against them. The CBY s board called all citizens and traders not to be dragged by propagandas of exaggerating the prices of foreign currencies, which leave huge economic damages across Yemen. The bank confirmed commitment of covering appropriate credits with financing from the Saudi deposit estimated at USD 2 billion. He confirmed that all mechanism for paying from the Saudi deposit has become executed and easy paying under conditions made by the central bank. 12 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

13 A meeting presided over by Governor of Taiz Dr. Amin Mahmoud approved on Tuesday formation of a consultative council included all political spectrum to support the local authority in implementing future plans in consistence with outcomes of the National Dialogue. The council will also help boosting culture between different factions and integration for liberating Taiz from Houthis, discarding partisan plots and stopping media hatred addresses and information address for liberating the province. The meeting brought together alliance of political forces for supporting legality in the province and tackled situations of the province led by normalizing life via tightening security and stability, imposing the rule of law and eradicating negative appearances. The meeting discussed results accomplished by the Committee of Receiving Public and Private Establishments and tasks of the Security Committee and its accomplishments and obstacles facing it, as well as situations in different warfronts in the province. Governor Mahmoud called on all political and social forces and military units to Political parties consultative council supporting Taiz local authority to be formed work as responsible bodiesto face challenges faced by the province and mobilizing capabilities to liberate the rest of districts. The Deputy Governor ArefJamel, who is the Head of the Committee of Receiving Establishments, provided details on the committee s achievements and challenges facing it. The meeting confirmed coming out with joint visions on settling all issues and adopting timely mechanism to implement the program of the political alliance for normalizing conditions in Taiz. World Bank s medical project launched Governor of Hadhramout, the Commander of the Second Military Zone General Faraj al-bahsani launched on Wednesday distribution equipment to health centers across the Coast of Hadhramout. in Hadhramout Governor al-bahsani was briefed by Director of Public Health and Population Office here Riyadh al-jariri on the project which includes 19 ultra sound appliances and other medical equipment have been provided by the World Bank under the supervision of UNICEF. For more information Please visit our website Al-Bahsani valued efforts exerted by the health office for promoting the service under current difficult conditions the country has been going through. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 13