Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, Executive Director of the Yemen Office of the Yemen International Development Agency, met with Dr. Abdulhamid bin Yusuf Al-Mazroui, Assistant Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, at the Assembly’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, Dr. Al-Salami reviewed the agency’s diverse projects carried out over the past years. Dr. Al-Mazroui expressed the Assembly’s readiness to collaborate with the agency on future projects aimed at alleviating the suffering of those in need in Yemen.

The Yemen International Development Agency, represented by Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, Executive Director of the Yemen Office, and Mr. Zakaria Shaalan, Executive Director of the Turkey Office, participated in the Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group, held in Riyadh from April 27 to April 30, 2024. During the meetings, the Islamic Development Bank Group hosted a series of events featuring high-level experts from governments, international and regional organizations, the private sector, academia, and civil society.

As part of its ongoing efforts to empower and support promising talents, the First Cohort of the Talented Youth Program in Turkey organized two seminars titled “Science and Confronting Destructive Ideas” and “Team Management.” The seminars featured engaging discussions and interactive sessions aimed at guiding students towards a deeper understanding of these crucial issues and developing their skills in collaboration and leadership. These seminars are part of the program’s initiatives to enhance the capabilities of talented students and enable them to succeed in their higher education pursuits.

The Yemen International Development Agency continues its efforts by implementing a number of emergency intervention projects in Yemen during the holy month of Ramadan. These projects include providing support and relief to needy families, supplying essential food items, medical aid, and other basic services. These initiatives aim to alleviate the suffering of local communities and enhance their stability.

As part of its ongoing efforts to empower and support promising talents, the Second Cohort of the Talented Youth Program in Yemen has organized a course titled “Self and Time Management.” This course is a key initiative within the program aimed at developing the skills of talented students and enabling them to continue their higher education successfully.

This morning, Sunday, a meeting was held at the headquarters of the Yemen International Agency for Development to open bids for the Oweis Al-Qarni School project.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the agency, the committee formed to select the best proposal, and representatives of 13 companies and contracting offices that submitted bids for the project.

The meeting was opened with a speech by Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, the director of the agency, who welcomed the attendees and explained the importance and objectives of the project. During the meeting, the bids for the project were opened, and the evaluation process was initiated by the relevant committee, according to the criteria and conditions specified in the project documents.

It is expected that the winning company for the project will be announced in the coming days. It is worth mentioning that the Oweis Al-Qarni School project is one of the educational projects to be implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development in Marib Governorate, aiming to provide a suitable educational environment for students in the region.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Jamal Qahtan, the director of programs and projects at the agency.

Funded by Kaaf Humanitarian, the Yemen International Agency for Development (YIAD) has inaugurated the Barhout School in Al-Sum District, Hadramout Governorate.
The school consists of five classrooms, an administration room, and two restrooms. It has the capacity to accommodate 400 students in two shifts.
This project comes as part of the Agency’s interventions in the education sector, and its commitment to sustainable projects that benefit future generations.

Researcher Osama Al-Khamisi defended his thesis at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University. After an extensive discussion highlighting the key aspects of the thesis, the examination committee unanimously decided to approve the thesis, affirming the quality and significance of the research presented by the researcher.
It is worth noting that the researcher is one of the students of the Talented Students Program at Yemen International Agency for Development – Turkey, funded by the International Islamic Charity Organization – Kuwait.

As part of enhancing partnership, cooperation, and exchanging experiences, the President of the Yemen International Agency for Development – Turkey, received the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “SEED” Foundation. During the visit, ways to enhance cooperation in the development of humanitarian institutions and partnership in implementing developmental projects in various fields were discussed.

As part of the ongoing efforts to empower and support talented individuals, the second batch of the Mawhubin Program in Yemen has organized a training course in personal and operational planning. This course is part of the program’s initiatives aimed at developing the capabilities of talented students and enabling them to successfully continue their higher education.