In brief [Archives:2007/1020/Local News]
Aden
– German musical team in Aden
Jan. 28 ) A German artists team visiting Yemen organized a musical party at the German Consulate in Aden City. German Diplomat Christen Hoken said the musical team sang some songs and played classical music for 4 days within the framework of the Yemeni-German cultural cooperation.
– Marine survey for Yemen's coastal areas
Jan. 28 ) Yemeni Harbor Authority's survey section is carrying out a marine survey of Yemen's coasts. A marine source in Aden port stated that this marine activity is being carried out by a Yemeni specialized boat outfitted with survey electronic sets such as Atlas, another one working through satellites and a number of marine sets. The survey aims at setting marine maps and studying the depths in targeted areas as well as defining sailing areas and ship positions.
Taiz
– Taiz official meets Egyptian ambassador
Jan. 28 ) Secretary General of Taiz Local Council Mohammed Al-Haj met the Egyptian ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Awadh to review a number issues related to small enterprises, cultural activities and joint developmental investments. The ambassador showed his embassy's willingness to activate a cultural role for Egypt in Taiz and encourage Egyptian investments in the governorate.
– Armed clash injures two people
A clash over a small land in Jamal Street, Taiz, between Hizam Moghlis's sons and Nasser Al-Maqtari injured two of them on Saturday. The clash occurred when Moghlis sons armed with small arms were trying to wall the land and Al-Maqtari called his people to prevent them. The injured people were rushed to the hospital and police arrested some while others managed to run away. According to sources, the incident was caused because the court has not resolved the land's disputed ownership for 20 years.
Hadramout
– 7th festival for traditional games
Jan. 27 ) Hadramout governorate concluded the festival for traditional games in Seyun district on Friday. The festival was showing and renewing interest in different traditional games and identify the new generation with their public heritages. The festival included poetic works by some public poets and other activities.
Lahj
– Cement factory project in Al-Musaimir
Jan. 28 – Members of the local Lahj government visited the cement factory project in Wadi Saem, Al-Musaimir district. They inspected the ongoing structural works of the $200 million factory being built by
the Assaeed Contractions Company. The factory is expected to provide 1700 jobs, 90 percent Yemeni workers. Production is scheduled to start during 2007.
Sana'a
– Yemen, UNESCO study cultural cooperation
Jan. 28 ) Minister of Culture Khalid Al-Rowaishan held a discussions with the UNESCO's director of cultural heritage sector, Loran Storth. The discussions covered means pertaining to reinforcing the current cultural collaboration between Yemen and UNESCO, particularly concerning Yemeni historical sites included within the Human Heritage List. Al-Rowaishan said the ministry's plan for the coming 3 years is to reinforce and activate its role in different cultural fields.
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