RIYADH: The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) dismantled 1,665 mines in Yemen during the first week of April.
They comprised five anti-personnel mines, 468 anti-tank mines, 1,149 unexploded ordnances and 43 explosive devices.
Masam is one of several initiatives undertaken by Saudi Arabia on the directive of King Salman to help ease the suffering of the Yemeni people.
It is implemented by Saudi cadres and international experts to remove mines planted by Iran-backed Houthi militias in various Yemeni regions, especially Marib, Aden, Sanaa, Al-Jawf, Al-Dhale, Hodeidah, Shabwa and Taiz.
A total of 232,257 mines have been extracted since the start of the project. More than 1.1 million mines have been planted by the Houthis, claiming hundreds of civilian lives. Masam has 32 demining teams, and aims to dismantle mines in Yemen to protect civilians and ensure that urgent humanitarian supplies are delivered safely. It trains local demining engineers, gives them modern equipment and helps mine victims. In 2020, Masam’s contract was extended for one year at a cost of $30 million.
Saudi project clears 1,665 more mines in Yemen
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Saudi project clears 1,665 more mines in Yemen
- Masam is one of several initiatives undertaken by Saudi Arabia on the directive of King Salman to help ease the suffering of the Yemeni people
Saudi Arabia to host WEF Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting in April
- Minister stressed the need for sustained dialogue to accelerate global growth and called on participants to actively engage in the upcoming meeting
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting in Jeddah between April 22-23, 2026.
Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim on Friday confirmed the details of the high-level meeting which was announced at the annual WEF meeting in 2025, Saudi Press Agency reported.
In his closing remarks at the forum, the minister stressed the need for sustained dialogue to accelerate global growth and called on participants to actively engage in the upcoming meeting.
He noted that the meeting will build on the momentum generated by the WEF’s Special Meeting hosted by Riyadh in 2024, affirming that the Kingdom has emerged as a global capital of pragmatism and consequential decision-making.
WEF President Borge Brende highlighted the forum’s deepening engagement with the Kingdom. He said: “We are pleased to return to Saudi Arabia in 2026 to carry forward the conversations started at our annual meeting, creating space for leaders to work together, build trust, and ensure dialogue leads to meaningful collaboration and action.”
