In brief [Archives:2008/1132/Local News]
HADRAMOUT
Workshops to improve investment environment
Feb. 23 ) Four workshops on improving the investment environment by improving investment management, administrative and regulative competence, improving the management of investment lands and improving environmental, judiciary and security infrastructures were launched Saturday.
Discussions also include the reasons for lack of data and information to investors, the weakness of investment propaganda and how to eradicate administrative corruption. The workshops are a part of preparations for the Real Estate and Tourist Investment Conference to be held here late next month.
HODEIDAH
Rescuing a French tourist yacht
After receiving SOS signals from a French yacht sailing in the Red Sea, coast guards in Hodeidah rushed to the rescue of four French tourists – two males and two females – who were on a tourist trip in Yemen.
The yacht experienced a technical fault that left the tourists stranded in the middle of the sea. Yemeni technicians fixed the problem thereby allowing the tourists to resume their trip.
SA'ADA
World Physicians Organization supports Yemeni health
The World Physicians Organization currently is implementing a training project to qualify 300 Yemeni physicians in the fields of initial relief in emergencies, initial relief and health care. Additionally, the organization is furnishing seven health units in a number of Sa'ada districts.
Sa'ada's deputy governor and the WPO's representative on Saturday discussed further humanitarian aid and medical services to Yemen, as well as the role of many organizations in the war-torn governorate.
SANA'A
Remembering unidentified Russian soldier in Yemen
Feb. 23 ) In honor of the Feb. 23 Russian Army Day, a Yemeni military official, along with Russia's ambassador to Yemen, placed a bouquet of flowers on the Unidentified Russian Soldier Memorial in Sana'a. A number of military personnel and Russian diplomats attended the ceremony.
Since the early 1970s, Russia has supported the Yemeni army with training, weapons and technical expertise.
YR 26 million thief nabbed by colleague
Returning to visit his family, a Yemeni thief who stole YR 26 million (more than $130,000) from his Hadramout firm was identified at the airport by a former colleague who reported the thief to airport security.
The thief, who had changed his name, obtained a fake passport and fled the country two months ago, didn't expect his adventure to be terminated so soon.
U.S. jazz group holds concert
Today at 6 p.m. at the Yemeni Cultural Center in Sana'a, a four-member U.S. jazz group called “Exegesis” will hold a musical concert open to the public.
The event is being organized by the U.S. Embassy in Yemen in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture. Exegesis will perform in several Yemeni cities.
ADEN
Advocacy training for child survival
Thirty participant from print and broadcast media in Aden received training and orientation on the conditions of child survival in the world with focus on Yemen. The training comes within the context of launching the UNICEF's State of the World Children Report 2008. the trainees were informed on factors leading to child mortality under five and infant and the role of media to educate the public to eliminate harmful practices.
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