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Saba Yemen
02-07-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Solar-Powered Street Lighting Project launched in Dhamar City
Dhamar - SABA: The Public Works Office in Dhamar Governorate inaugurated a project to supply, install, and operate a solar-powered street lighting system for key roads in Dhamar city. Project Details: - Scope: Installation of 450 solar-powered lights along the main and western ring roads. - Funding: $300,000 USD, financed by the World Bank through the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) under the Emergency Integrated Urban Services Project in Yemen – Phase II. - Technology: Hybrid lighting system with dual power sources (AC/DC), integrated solar panels, batteries, and smart control units. Officials' Remarks: - Eng. Moath Al-Shawkani, Director of Dhamar's Public Works Office, praised UNOPS for enhancing public lighting with renewable energy, reducing accidents, and improving traffic flow amid Yemen's electricity challenges. - Eng. Mohammed Reda, Deputy Director, explained that Phase 1 covers the main road from Customs Circle to Kamaran Circle and the western ring road (including Stadium, Al-Muthalath, Al-Azraq Station, and Amran Circles). Future phases will expand coverage. - Eng. Anas Omran, Roads Director, highlighted the lights' high brightness, low energy consumption, long lifespan, and reliability even in rainy/cloudy conditions. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
06-06-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
Sana'a mayor launches extensive Eid al-Adha cleaning campaign
Sana'a – Saba: Mayor of the Capital Dr. Hamoud Ubad has launched a comprehensive cleaning campaign evening across Sana'a's districts in preparation for Eid al-Adha. The initiative aims to remove stalls, unsightly displays, and waste from streets and markets, improve the capital's appearance, and regulate traffic. The campaign, which began in key areas like Bab al-Yemen and various central markets, involved the Capital Sana'a, Cleanliness Fund, Public Works Office, and security directorates. Over 3,500 workers and 500 vehicles/equipment were deployed according to a detailed action plan. Mayor Ubad confirmed the widespread cleaning efforts on Eid eve, commending the participants' cooperation. He emphasized the need for continued stability in markets and strict supervision to prevent re-littering during the Eid holidays. Officials from the Cleanliness Fund and Public Works detailed their significant contributions of personnel and equipment to ensure the success of the campaign. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
