Governor of Al-Hodeidah launches second phase of Green Belt Project
The Governor of Al-Hodeidah, Abdullah Atifi, along with First Deputy Governor Ahmed Al-Bishri, inaugurated today the second phase of the Green Belt Project surrounding the city of Al-Hodeidah. The initiative aims to expand green coverage and boost environmental efforts in the governorate.
This phase includes the planting of 7,000 palm trees and 60,000 various fruit-bearing and forest trees along the main entrances to the city. The project comes at an estimated cost of 168 million Yemeni riyals, jointly funded by the private sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Ministry of Water Resources, and the Local Agricultural Projects and Initiatives Financing Unit.
Governor Atifi described the project as one of the key developmental and environmental initiatives being implemented in the governorate, reflecting the directives of the revolutionary leadership in promoting environmental security and achieving sustainable development.
For his part, Deputy Governor Al-Bishri stated that the second phase will be implemented from May through December 2025, marking a significant step in the agricultural expansion efforts within the governorate. He emphasized the project's role in enhancing urban aesthetics and mitigating the effects of climate change.
He stressed the importance of cooperation between the state, the private sector, and the local community to ensure the success of this vital project, thereby reinforcing Al-Hodeidah's status as a leading governorate in the green transformation pathway.
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