The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen has introduced various projects and initiatives to support the transportation sector in Yemen. These efforts have significantly enhanced accessibility, social connections, and daily life quality, as well as bolstered commercial and economic activities across different Yemeni regions. The program aims to improve safe mobility, facilitate entry and exit from Yemen via land, sea, and air routes.
The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen’s transportation sector projects and initiatives cover a wide range, including airports, roads, ports, and border crossings. These initiatives have led to an enhancement in transportation standards, infrastructure, logistical opportunities, safe individual transit, and improved access to services and markets.
The projects and initiatives undertaken by the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen include endeavors to enhance road efficiency and quality. Approximately 150 kilometers of roads across various Yemeni provinces have been rehabilitated to achieve this goal.
The developmental projects also encompass the rehabilitation of internal roads with the aim of facilitating smoother traffic flow, improving access to healthcare, education, commercial establishments, and enhancing daily life quality. For example, in Aden, the rehabilitation efforts focused on four internal roads: the Abyan Coastal Road, the Kaltex – Al-Huswa Road, the Shahinaz Road, and the Taseen Road. These renovations were aimed at boosting road safety, promoting access to healthcare, education, and commercial facilities.
Additionally, the program has revitalized over 20 kilometers of internal roads in the Al Ghaydah province, addressing issues related to road deterioration and surface wear and tear. These improvements have resulted in easier traffic flow, pedestrian crossing facilitation, and reduction in road accidents.
The project focusing on rehabilitating the internal roads in Socotra has effectively minimized floodwater accumulation and enhanced overall mobility. The usage of stone paving in harmony with the province’s geographical features has been a key aspect of this project.
Another significant project within the transportation sector is the rehabilitation of the Hejja al-Abd Road. This vital road serves as a major link connecting Taiz province to other provinces. It is crucial for the lives of five million Yemenis, facilitating safe transportation and enhancing road safety.
One of the positive outcomes of the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen’s transportation projects is the expansion and rehabilitation of the Al-Abrar Road. This road serves over 11 million beneficiaries, connecting Saudi Arabia to Yemen and acting as an international strategic link between Yemeni provinces for commercial shipments and passenger transit. This project has achieved high levels of safe travel for passengers and facilitated intercity connections.
Overall, the program’s transportation sector projects are part of 264 initiatives supporting eight critical sectors: education, healthcare, transportation, energy, water, agriculture, fisheries, and developmental programs. These efforts aim to enhance government capabilities and support development in various Yemeni provinces.
