RIYADH: A Saudi Royal Air Force plane flew a group of Yemeni patients and their families back to their homes on the island of Socotra on Wednesday.
The flight is part of a series of missions to transport inhabitants of the isolated island to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment.
The flight on Wednesday took off from Jazan carrying 18 Yemenis, many of them children.
They were treated in hospitals in Riyadh as well as the port city of Jazan.
Arab coalition forces have been evacuating islanders for several months as part of its humanitarian efforts. Many have been unable to take regular flights due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday’s flight “falls within the framework of the efforts of the joint coalition forces to alleviate the suffering of the people of Socotra, by conducting free flights to transport citizens from the province, due to sea disturbances and the lack of a safe and free means of marine transportation,” the coalition said.
This is the sixth trip conducted by the joint forces in support of the Yemeni people. It was preceded by another flight carrying 45 citizens, which took them from Al-Ghaydah, the capital of Al-Mahra Governorate, to Socotra.
On Aug. 6, the joint forces transferred 162 students from Socotra, who are studying in Yemeni universities, to the temporary capital, Aden and on July 22, they transported 139 passengers from Socotra who were stranded in the governorate of Mahra via a Yemeni airlines (Yemenia) plane.
Arab coalition transfers 18 Yemenis to Socotra after receiving treatment in Saudi Arabia
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Arab coalition transfers 18 Yemenis to Socotra after receiving treatment in Saudi Arabia
- They were treated in hospitals in Riyadh and Jazan
- This is the 6th trip conducted by the joint forces in support of the Yemeni people
Economic growth and resilience at heart of 2nd AlUla Emerging Market Economies Conference
- Event on Feb. 8 and 9 will bring together ministers, governors of central banks, policymakers, economic experts and international financial institutions
- Emerging-market economies a ‘pivotal element’ in global economic system due to effect they have on growth and stability, says Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan
RIYADH: The second annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, which Saudi Arabia will host next week, offers a platform to exchange views on global developments and discuss policies and reforms that support inclusive growth and strengthen economic resilience, the Kingdom’s finance minister said.
The event on Feb. 8 and 9 will bring together finance ministers, governors of central banks and policymakers, alongside economic experts and representatives of international financial institutions.
Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Finance in partnership with the International Monetary Fund, it takes place as emerging-market economies face mounting challenges amid rapid global economic change.
Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the decision to host the conference reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to efforts that support global financial and economic stability, and highlights the growing influence of emerging economies on worldwide growth.
Emerging-market economies represent a “pivotal element” in the global economic system due to the direct impact they have on economic growth and stability, he added.
“The AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies provides a unique platform for exchanging views on global economic developments, and discussing policies and reforms that will support inclusive growth and enhance economic resilience, in light of broader international cooperation that contributes to confronting common challenges,” Al-Jadaan said.
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, said the event would help emerging economies deal with growing uncertainty driven by technological change, demographic shifts and geopolitical tensions.
“The AlUla conference provides a vital platform for emerging economies to discuss how they can navigate the risks and embrace the opportunities ahead,” she said.
“In these times of sweeping transformations in the global economy, policymakers face a more challenging and uncertain environment. Countries should work together to strengthen resilience through sound macroeconomic and financial policies.”
