Riyadh: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen has begun a new phase of the Al-Abr Road expansion and rehabilitation project in Marib governorate, spanning 40 km, after completing the first and second phases totaling 90 km.
This phase continues efforts to enhance safe mobility along the vital road, improve infrastructure efficiency, and facilitate passenger movement and commercial activity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Al-Abr Road is a strategic route and an international link between the Kingdom and Yemen. It also connects Yemeni cities and governorates, serving more than 11 million people.
The program’s transport sector projects focus on rehabilitating almost 200 km of roads across various governorates and upgrading airports to improve the passenger experience and strengthen transport infrastructure.
They also include rehabilitating land ports to link Yemen with the region and the world, boosting economic and commercial activity, the SPA reported.
The Saudi program has delivered 268 projects and initiatives across various Yemeni governorates, supporting eight key sectors: education, health, transport, energy, water, agriculture and fisheries, development programs, and government capacity building and support.
