Saudi And Yemeni Foundations Collaborate On Renewable Water Security Project In Hadhramaut

In a significant move towards enhancing water security using renewable energy sources, an agreement was signed today involving the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Selah Foundation for Development. This initiative is set to impact positively on the lives of approximately half a million people directly, with over 1.7 million beneficiaries across the coast and valley of Hadhramaut.

The signing ceremony saw key figures in attendance, including Eng. Hassan Al-Attas from SDRPY and Ali Hassan Bashmakh from the Selah Foundation for Development. High-profile Yemeni officials such as Dr. Waed Badib, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Eng. Tawfiq Al-Sharjabi, Minister of Water and Environment, Ambassador Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jabir, General Supervisor of the SDRPY, and Mabkhout bin Madi, Governor of Hadhramaut, were also present.

The Governor of Hadhramaut expressed his gratitude towards the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its developmental efforts led by the SDRPY in the region. He highlighted the significant contributions of these projects in enhancing infrastructure and supporting vital sectors crucial for the well-being of Hadhramaut's citizens. Special thanks were extended to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud for their support.

Eng. Hassan Al-Attas underscored the SDRPY's role in implementing development projects that have significantly improved the efficiency of basic and vital sectors across Yemen. To date, 229 development projects and initiatives have been rolled out nationwide.

Ali Hassan Bashmakh echoed the sentiments on the fruitful partnership between the Selah Foundation for Development and SDRPY, emphasizing the strategic shift towards renewable energy usage in Yemen. The project aims to bolster water resources in nine districts within Hadhramaut through solar energy, reducing reliance on fuel for operating wells and cutting down production costs. Additionally, it focuses on enhancing the skills of workers in utilizing and operating solar energy systems.

This collaboration marks a pivotal step in leveraging clean energy to ensure water security in Hadhramaut, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation.

With inputs from SPA