JEDDAH: Saudi and Emirati contributions have enabled the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) to help 66,000 families affected by the hurricane that hit Yemen’s Socotra Island in May, said the WFP’s Deputy Director Ali Reza Qureshi. He praised Saudi Arabia and the UAE for their continued cooperation in providing humanitarian support to people throughout Yemen.
The WFP on Thursday launched its Food Basket Distribution Project for Yemen, in partnership with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The launch, in Aden, took place in the presence of the UAE’s director of humanitarian operations in Yemen, Saeed Al-Kaabi.
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World Food Programme lauds Saudi, Emirati support for Yemen
World Food Programme lauds Saudi, Emirati support for Yemen
- The World Food Program has confirmed its commitment of helping Yemeni people and working with the government under President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi
Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage
JAZAN: The Fifa governorate pavilion at the Jazan Festival offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the region’s local heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Part of the “This is Jazan” event at Cultural Street until Feb. 15, the pavilion reflects the area’s cultural identity and rich traditions.
It showcases daily life through traditional clothing, handicrafts, coffee-making tools, and heritage artifacts, highlighting the diversity of local crafts.
The pavilion also features models of agricultural terraces and mountain villages, illustrating Fifa’s distinctive natural environment, the SPA reported.
It has drawn large crowds eager to learn about traditional attire and social customs, with staff providing explanations.
Live demonstrations turn visits into interactive experiences, deepening visitors’ connection to the region’s spirit.
Organizers said Fifa’s participation highlights its heritage and raises awareness of its value in the region’s cultural landscape.
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