Saudi Arabia deposits $1 billion in Yemen’s central bank

A view of the Central Bank of Yemen in Aden, Yemen. (File/Reuters)
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Updated 21 February 2023
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Saudi Arabia deposits $1 billion in Yemen’s central bank

  • The support comes as an extension of the Kingdom’s keenness to support development in Yemen and its economy

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia made a $1 billion deposit in Yemen’s central bank on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The support comes as an extension of the Kingdom’s keenness to support development in Yemen and its economy.

The deposit will contribute to strengthening capacities in the field of implementing Yemen’s economic reform program with the Arab Monetary Fund as a technical body, SPA said.

The reform program aims to develop a clear road map and vision that takes care of the Yemeni people and addresses their needs, in addition to strengthening efforts to build reserves at the Central Bank of Yemen to enable it to enhance economic stability.


KSrelief continues aid projects in Afghanistan and Yemen

Updated 14 December 2025
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KSrelief continues aid projects in Afghanistan and Yemen

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed 750 food parcels in Afghanistan reported state news agency SPA on Sunday. 

The aid agency benefited 750 families living in Baghlan province in Afghanistan as part of the agency’s Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan for 2025–2026. 

Meanwhile in Yemen, KSrelief provided medical services to 7,815 people in Yemen during the month of November. 

As part of the Cholera Emergency Response project in Yemen, KSrelief provided comprehensive cholera screening and confirmed no suspected cases were recorded.

The project also conducted 673 awareness and health education sessions, benefiting 13,860 individuals.