RIYADH: The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen has successfully carried out several projects to generate potable water, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The wells have started to produce water, meeting the needs of people in Al-Mahra governorate. Solar power techniques have been reportedly used in their designs.
The latest wells constructed in Al-Ghayda directorate in Al-Mahra are Tenhalen and Dethort.
The Dethort well has a depth of up to 90 meters while Tenhalen has a depth of up to 190 meters.
The Saudi program has supported the water sector in Yemen through the distribution of 120 tanks delivered to different governorates, as the first step in sustainable water projects.
There are other projects in the pipeline to support the water sector, including establishing water storage reservoirs and dams.
The program, which covers most Yemeni governorates, focuses on vital sectors such as health, water, electricity, agriculture, fisheries and ports.
Saudi Arabia uses solar power to generate water in Yemen
Saudi Arabia uses solar power to generate water in Yemen
- The Saudi program has supported the water sector in Yemen through the distribution of 120 tanks delivered to different governorates, as the first step in sustainable water projects
King Salman arrives in Jeddah from Riyadh
JEDDAH: King Salman arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday, having travelled from Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The king was received upon arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of the Makkah Region.
Accompanying King Salman were a number of senior princes and officials, including Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, governor of Al-Baha Region, as well as advisers and members of the royal court and royal guard, the SPA added.
Earlier in the day, King Salman departed Riyadh from King Khalid International Airport, where he was seen off by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, governor of the Riyadh Region, and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of the Riyadh Region.
