Sana'a – Saba:
A meeting was held on Wednesday in the capital Sana'a to review the progress of water and electricity projects funded by the World Bank through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
The meeting, chaired by Deputy Minister of Electricity, Energy, and Water Adel Bader, brought together UNOPS Solar Energy Project Specialist Bashir Hafez Allah, Chairman of the General Corporation for Electrical Industries Abdulghani al-Madani, Director of the Water and Environmental Sanitation Emergency Unit Abdulkarim al-Akhram, and Director of the Rural Water Projects Authority in Ibb Governorate Majid Al-Shami.
Discussions focused on the implementation of water and electricity initiatives, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Special attention was given to the Al-Radmah Water Project in Ibb Governorate and the Amd Water Project in Khawlan District of Sana'a Governorate.
Deputy Minister Bader underscored the urgent need to complete these vital projects, noting their significance in improving access to essential services amid ongoing challenges. He praised UNOPS for its continued support and contributions to the energy and water sectors, highlighting the organization’s role in mitigating the suffering of citizens through sustainable development interventions.
Bader emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to facilitating UNOPS operations and resolving any obstacles that may hinder the implementation of projects that directly serve local communities.
In turn, Bashir Hafedhallah reaffirmed UNOPS’s readiness to support and prioritize key water and electricity projects, and to resume work on suspended initiatives.
Majid al-Shami provided an update on al-Radmah Water Project, which is jointly funded by UNOPS and UNICEF at a cost of $2.2 million. The project is expected to benefit over 34,000 residents in Al-Radmah District and neighboring areas.
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