JEDDAH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid And Relief Center (KSRelief) on Friday concluded the Maharati Biyadi project to improve the livelihoods of orphans and family members affected in Yemen’s capital Aden.
For three months the project aimed to prepare and qualify 250 orphaned young male and female Yemenis in Aden, Hadramout and Shabwa governorates.
The project also aimed to provide them with basic vocational skills in the fields of sewing, embroidery, hairdressing, mobile maintenance, electrical installations, photography and video editing, carpentry, beekeeping and henna engraving.
During the ceremony, which was patronized by Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Obaid Bin Dajar, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Ali Masood, praised Saudi Arabia’s role, represented by KSRelief, for introducing this project.
He said their “graduation will give them access to professional skills and provide a decent living for their families.”
The project was launched in July 2018 and has witnessed an improvement in the knowledge and skills gained by the participants through the youth capacity building courses. It has also provided them with professional skills that are useful to the labor market, reported the official Saudi Press Agency.
Professional equipment was then distributed to the participants, including cameras, computers, hairdressing and embroidery tools and sewing machines, and other administrative usages, such as telephones, air conditioning units, refrigerators and electrical appliances.”
On the sidelines of the ceremony, an exhibition was held to display a number of products and handicrafts made by the participants from Aden, Hadramout and Shabwa.
The ceremony included a presentation illustrating examples of their success stories and a segment expressing appreciation to Saudi Arabia, represented by KSRelief.
The ceremony was attended by several Yemeni officials, representatives from KSRelief and other civil society organizations and the families of the participants.
Saudi Arabia's relief agency concludes project to improve the lives of families of orphans in Yemen
Saudi Arabia's relief agency concludes project to improve the lives of families of orphans in Yemen
- KSRelief began a program to help rehabilitate children and family members affected by the deaths from the war in Yemen
- ‘Maharati Biyadi’ helped provide them with basic vocational skills to enable them to enter the labor market
Citrus festival highlights AlUla’s heritage, economy
- The rise in visitor numbers reflects the festival’s prominence as a major agricultural and community event. It runs until Jan. 16
ALULA: The AlUla Citrus Festival has seen a remarkable turnout of residents and visitors as it has coincided with the mid-year school break, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The festival is being held at the farmers’ market in the cultural oasis, amid an environment that blends stunning natural beauty with the governorate's rich agricultural heritage.
The rise in visitor numbers reflects the festival’s prominence as a major agricultural and community event. It runs until Jan. 16.
It allows visitors to explore local products and purchase citrus fruits directly from farmers, highlighting the deep connection between the people, their land, and agricultural legacy.
The festival showcases a diverse selection of AlUla’s finest citrus fruits, alongside platforms for local producers, the SPA added.
The event also features interactive family-friendly activities and live cooking demonstrations.
It contributes to revitalizing agricultural economic activity and reinforces agricultural seasons as a pillar of sustainable development in the governorate.
The AlUla Citrus Festival is a key social and economic event and gives local farmers a vital platform to showcase and sell their produce, supporting the agricultural economy of a governorate home to nearly 5,000 productive farms.
