While Saudi Arabia is doing everything in its power to support Yemen’s stability and development, the temporary capital Aden and many liberated governorates have seen energy security and the restoration of all services, including water, that reflect the lives of ordinary people, contributing to the economic rotation in the market and creating a sense of security among various segments of society who have been looking for services that have been largely non-existent for years.
Through Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Development and Recovery Plan and oil derivative subsidies, the kingdom has been able to restore electricity to all Yemeni cities 24 hours a day, after having been out of service for only two hours in previous years and in some cities.
Saudi Arabia’s efforts contributed to the stability of services and the restructuring of the concept of life in the cities, streets, and markets of Aden and the various liberated governorates.
Historical stability… electricity never goes out
After years of suffering from repeated power outages that strained the local economy, energy systems in Yemen’s liberated governorates, including Aden, Hadramout, Shabwa and other governorates, have witnessed fundamental changes that observers describe as a “paradigmatic transformation.”
The restoration of electricity, water, and a range of other services is of particular importance to the Yemeni people, demonstrating the direct and targeted impact of Saudi subsidies in meeting urgent needs and ensuring the sustainability of services.
stimulate the economic system
Stable flows have restored lost vitality to the Yemeni market, as energy security is the backbone of private sector establishments and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Economists said oil derivative subsidies acted as an indirect driver to reduce production costs, helped stabilize prices for goods and services, and gave investors and businessmen a “green light” to expand activity after a period of stagnation and high-cost reliance on private generators that depleted capital.
Safety valve for financial stability
Economists say that Saudi Arabia’s oil derivatives subsidies directly contributed to easing pressure on the country’s currency by reducing the demand for foreign currency allocated to fuel imports from foreign markets, making it a fundamental pillar of protection against accelerating the collapse of Yemen’s economy. He emphasized that this intervention was not limited to energy supply only, but also enabled the Yemeni government to allocate its limited budget to other services and development items, thereby creating a state of “fiscal balance” and reducing the trade deficit. reflected positively. To stabilize purchasing power and reduce the severity of inflation that was crippling the livelihoods of Yemeni families, especially with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan.
Humanitarian aspects and sound governance
In the corners of hospitals and medical centers, doctors saw the subsidy’s humanitarian value become more evident in operating rooms, incubators, intensive care units, uninterrupted dialysis centers, and more, explaining how Saudi aid goes beyond lights to become, above all, life insurance.
Yemeni Ministry of Electricity officials confirmed to Okaz that the humanitarian impact of Saudi subsidies is based on the precise governance system adopted by the Saudi Yemen Development and Reconstruction Plan in coordination with the Yemeni government. The report emphasized absolute transparency in the management of subsidies from day one, ensuring that fuel reaches its final destination with high efficiency and eliminating administrative imbalances, thereby strengthening public and government confidence in the feasibility of this sustainable development path.
Reactions from the field and testimonies of pride
As Mr. Okaz monitored the direct impact of this assistance on the ground, Awad Al-Ahmadi, Head of the General Electricity Authority’s branch in Shabwa Governorate, confirmed that Saudi Arabia’s oil derivative subsidies are fundamental to the stability of the electricity system, praising the unrestricted support from the Saudi leadership that has enabled the Authority to overcome operational obstacles and ensure the continuous flow of electricity.
From the center of the temporary capital Aden, citizen Anas Maalouf described the transformation as the restoration of normal life elements damaged by high temperatures, appreciated Riyadh’s sincere brotherly stance supported by journalist Mohammad Abdul Aleem, who described the Saudi intervention as a “lifeline” for the national economy, and stressed that Yemeni streets are fully aware of the magnitude of Saudi efforts to bring the country out of crisis.
The impact has not only been on the service side, but also on the shape of the future that young people have in front of them. Saleh Muhammad, a student at Hadramawt University and a resident of Mukalla, said regular exercise contributed to improving the educational environment and academic performance.
The Kingdom and Yemen…A common destiny
The grant comes as part of a package of strategic Saudi aid that has ensured Yemen is not alone in the face of the crisis, from bank deposits that saved the Yemeni riyal, to huge education and health projects, and rebuilding ports and airports.
The generous support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its role in Yemen and its pioneering development measures, is proving to the world that Yemen’s role extends beyond geographical proximity to uniting a common destiny, so that Riyadh remains the rock on which the dreams of chaos are crushed and the benevolent hand that heals the wounds of the Yemeni people and builds their future.
While Saudi Arabia is doing everything in its power to support Yemen’s stability and development, the temporary capital Aden and some liberal governorates are seeing a restoration of energy security and all services, including water, which is positively reflecting on the living conditions of the general population, contributing to the revitalization of the market economy, and creating a sense of security among various segments of society who have been looking for these almost non-existent services for years.
Through Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Development and Recovery Program and oil-derived subsidies, Saudi Arabia has been able to restore electricity to all Yemeni cities around the clock, after having had only two hours of operation in the past few years, and in some cities not at all.
Saudi Arabia’s efforts have contributed to the stability of services and the restructuring of the concept of life in the cities, streets, and markets of Aden and the various liberal governorates.
Historical stability. electricity never fades
The energy system in Yemen’s liberal governorates, including Aden, Hadramout and Shabwa, is witnessing a fundamental transformation described by observers as a “qualitative change” after years of suffering from repeated power outages that strained the local economy.
The return of electricity, water, and various other services is of particular importance to the Yemeni people, demonstrating the direct and precise impact of Saudi subsidies in meeting urgent needs and ensuring the sustainability of services.
stimulate the economic machine
The stabilization of electricity has restored the lost vitality to the Yemeni market, as reliable energy is the backbone of private sector facilities and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Economists say oil derivative subsidies acted as an indirect driver to reduce production costs, contributing to the stabilization of prices for goods and services and giving investors and businessmen a “green light” to expand activity after a period of stagnation and high-cost dependence on private generators that depleted capital.
Safety valve for financial stability
Economists believe that Saudi Arabia’s oil derivative subsidies formed a fundamental pillar to protect Yemen’s economy from a rapid collapse, as they directly contributed to reducing pressure on the country’s currency by reducing the demand for foreign currency to finance fuel imports from external markets. They assert that this intervention not only provided the Yemeni government with energy, but also enabled it to redirect its limited budget to other services and development items, creating a state of “fiscal balance” and reducing the trade deficit, which reflected positively on the stability of purchasing power and alleviated the severity of inflation that was crippling the livelihoods of Yemeni households, especially with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan.
Humanitarian aspects and strong governance
In the margins of hospitals and medical centers, doctors confirmed that the grant’s humanitarian value is even more evident in operating rooms, incubators, intensive care units, and dialysis centers that cannot be interrupted, explaining how Saudi aid goes beyond just a light and is above all a means of saving lives.
Yemeni Ministry of Electricity officials told Okaz that the humanitarian impact of the Saudi subsidy resulted from the precise governance system adopted by the Saudi Plan for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen in collaboration with the Yemeni government, and that the first day in administering the subsidy Underscoring absolute transparency, ensuring that fuel reaches its final destination with high efficiency and preventing any administrative irregularities, he confirmed that it increased public and government confidence in the effectiveness of this sustainable development path.
Field echo and testimony of pride
During a field survey by Okaz on the direct impact of this support, Awad Al-Ahmadi, Director General of the General Electricity Authority branch in Shabwa Governorate, confirmed that Saudi Arabia’s oil derivative subsidies became the basis for stabilizing the electricity system, praising the unrestricted support from the Saudi leadership that enabled the Authority to overcome operational obstacles and ensure a continuous flow of electricity.
Speaking from the center of the temporary capital Aden, citizen Anas Marouf described the transformation as a restoration of the elements of normal life that were damaged by the high temperatures, and thanked Riyadh for its sincere fraternal support. Journalist Muhammad Abdul Aleem echoed similar sentiments, describing the Saudi intervention as a “lifeline” to the national economy and asserting that the magnitude of Saudi efforts to save the country from crisis is felt on the streets of Yemen.
Its impact is not just limited to the service aspect, but extends to the shape of the future in front of young people. Saleh Muhammad, a student at Hadramaut University and a resident of Mukalla, explains that the regular supply of electricity contributes to improving the educational environment and academic performance.
The Kingdom and Yemen..A community with a shared destiny
The grant comes as part of Saudi Arabia’s chain of strategic support that does not leave Yemen alone in the face of the storm of crisis, from bank deposits that saved the Yemeni rial to huge education and health projects that rebuild ports and airports.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s generous support demonstrates to the world that through pioneering development measures, the Kingdom’s role in Yemen transcends geographical proximity to a shared destiny, and that Riyadh is the rock on which dreams of chaos are crushed and the benevolent hand that heals wounds and builds Yemen’s future.
