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Saba Yemen
6 days ago
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Minister of Social Affairs Praises Issuance of New 200 Riyal Banknote
Sana'a (Saba) – Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Samir Baja'ala, praised the Central Bank of Yemen's initiative to issue the new 200-riyal banknote, which includes Braille printing for the blind, this step reinforces the principle of inclusion and social empowerment for the visually impaired. In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), Minister Baja'ala considered this step a qualitative leap in respecting the rights of persons with disabilities. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
30-06-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Preparations for First National Conference of Cooperative Societies
Sana'a (Saba) – A meeting of the organizing committees was held in Sana'a, chaired by Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'ala, to prepare for the First National Conference of Cooperative Societies for 2025. During the meeting, Minister Baja'ala emphasized that the conference is being held as part of Yemen's global participation in commemorating World Cooperative Societies Day, which falls on July 7th of each year. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
28-06-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Social Affairs & Labor Minister stresses support for cooperative societies
Sana'a – Saba: The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Samir Bajjalah, affirmed the commitment to supporting cooperative societies, reviewing the policies and regulations governing their work, and providing a regulatory and encouraging environment that contributes to their growth and sustainability. In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) on the occasion of the International Day of Cooperatives, Minister Bajjalah highlighted the social and economic impact of cooperatives and the importance of encouraging all stakeholders and society to support cooperative growth. He noted that cooperatives active in agricultural, labor, production, housing, consumer, and credit fields serve as a means to strengthen the community economy. The minister explained that Yemen, amid current challenges, is in greater need of cooperatives, as experience has proven their ability to provide practical solutions to poverty, unemployment, and the empowerment of local communities. He called on all partners, including local and international organizations, private sector institutions, and local authorities, to support the cooperative movement as a pillar of the community economy and a practical bridge toward sustainable development. Bajjalah also commended all workers in Yemeni cooperatives, noting that outstanding cooperatives will be honored during an event organized by the ministry on July 5 to mark the International Day of Cooperatives, under the slogan "Cooperatives... Sustainable Solutions for Nation-Building." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
08-06-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Social Affairs Minister inspects displaced persons, homeless, beggar care centers for Eid al-Adha
Sana'a – Saba: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Samir Baja'alah on Sunday conducted visits to several centers caring for displaced persons, the homeless (unaccompanied mentally ill), and beggars in Sana'a Governorate and the capital, Sana'a. During his visit to a center for displaced persons in Bani Hashish, accompanied by Undersecretary for Social Welfare Sector Yasser Sharaf al-Din and Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Mohammed al-Razza', Minister Baja'alah exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings with the displaced individuals. He directed that their needs be met and Eid gifts distributed to the children, emphasizing the Ministry's focus on displaced persons, with future plans for rehabilitation and empowerment projects to improve their livelihoods and self-reliance. Minister Baja'alah and Undersecretary Sharaf also reviewed the services provided by the National Program for the Care and Shelter of the Homeless (Unaccompanied Mentally Ill) at its main center in Sana'a. They distributed gifts to patients and inspected the facilities, including shelter, treatment, and nutrition services. The Minister commended the efforts of the center's staff and affirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting the center's needs and humanitarian services, in line with leadership directives. Furthermore, Baja'alah inspected the conditions of residents at the al-Rafah Center for Social Care for the Homeless, which is part of the National Program to Address the Phenomenon of Begging in the Capital Sana'a. He presented Eid gifts to the residents and received updates from Program Executive Director Yasser Sharaf al-Din and al-Rafah Center Director Dr. Abdullah Nahshal on various aspects of care, including health, rehabilitation, and economic empowerment programs. The Minister of Social Affairs highlighted that these visits aim to check on the conditions of displaced persons, unaccompanied mentally ill individuals, and beggars in the ministry's shelters and specialized care centers, and to share the joy of the Eid holiday, thereby strengthening social solidarity, instilling principles of benevolence, and bringing smiles to their faces. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Social Affairs Minister distributes "Bridal Bags" for 8th Group wedding of visually impaired
Sana'a – Saba: The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Samir Bajjalah, distributed on Tuesday bridal bags containing clothing and perfumes to visually impaired grooms participating in the eighth group wedding organized by the Yemeni Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired (Main Center) in Sana'a next Thursday. During the distribution, Minister Bajjalah congratulated the grooms on their blessed marriage, made possible with support from the Fund for the Care and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities. He noted that the group wedding, which includes 80 grooms and brides from across the republic, embodies Yemeni unity, as visually impaired couples from all provinces gathered in the capital, Sana'a—a city that always takes pride in hosting joyous and significant occasions in Yemen's history. He emphasized that the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, along with the government of construction and change, under the directives of the Revolution Leader, Sayyid Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and the President of the Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, prioritizes the care and empowerment of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life, ensuring their full human rights. For his part, Hamoud al-Naqeeb, Honorary President of the Yemeni Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired, expressed his happiness at the gathering of these grooms from various governorates, reflecting national unity, and congratulated them on completing half of their faith (through marriage). Meanwhile, Abdulaziz Balhaj, President of the Association, welcomed the grooms from all provinces and the distinguished attendees, explaining that this initiative, adopted by the association for eight years, falls within its programs to assist visually impaired individuals who have completed university education in getting married. Balhaj called on all organizations, capable individuals, and philanthropists to contribute to supporting such humanitarian initiatives, given their positive impact , social role in bringing smiles and happiness to this segment of society. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local) Tribal protests in Sana'a districts in support of Gaza, declaration of disavowal of traitors Honoring dedicated workers at Ras Isa Oil Facility & Hodeida Port Ibb's al-Sarkha Model School concludes summer learning activities Education ministry denies announcement of basic certificate exam results Meeting chaired by social affairs minister discusses needs of Disabled Fund Al-Rabai launches winter wheat seed harvest season in Dhamar Discussion on economic empowerment projects in Sana'a Districts Campaign to remove speed bumps on main roads between provinces PM attends closing of Sana'a's "Knowledge, Jihad" Summer courses Summer courses conclude in Sahar District, Sa'ada
