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Foreign Aid Report 2022

05 Social Services

In 2022, the UAE demonstrated a significant their monthly expenses within orphanages were fully
commitment to bolstering Yemen’s social services sector covered. Moreover, the UAE’s contributions extended
by allocating a substantial AED 48.0 million (USD 13.1 beyond direct financial assistance. The provision and
million) towards its enhancement. This financial support delivery of 189 ambulances demonstrated the UAE’s
underscored the UAE’s dedication to bettering the lives comprehensive approach to addressing multifaceted
of Yemen’s most vulnerable. A significant portion of challenges, reinforcing its role as a pivotal partner in
these funds was channeled towards social welfare Yemen’s quest for sustainable social development and
services. A poignant testament to this commitment well-being.
was the sponsorship of over 3,000 orphans, ensuring

06 Transport Sector

The transport sector in Yemen witnessed significant ties between these regions. Additionally, the UAE
investments from the UAE, particularly aimed at recognized the importance of maritime connectivity for
improving its road transport infrastructure. A prime Yemen and thus, generously funded the rehabilitation
example of this AED 45.5 million (USD 12.4 million) and maintenance of the Mocha Port. This initiative
grant is the construction of the Al-Kadha Road, a underscores the UAE’s vision of ensuring that Yemen
critical artery connecting Taiz to Mocha City. This remains both land and sea-connected, fostering trade,
infrastructural enhancement not only facilitates communication, and overall development.
smoother transit but also strengthens socio-economic

07 Education

In 2022, the education sector in Yemen witnessed an Equally notable was the delivery of over 600 laptops
infusion of AED 24.5 million (USD 6.7 million) from to various universities and educational institutions, an
the UAE, underlining the importance of nurturing an endeavor that sought to bridge the digital divide and
educated and informed generation even in challenging introduce students to the world of e-learning and cutting-
circumstances. These funds were methodically edge resources. On a grassroots level, approximately
allocated to catalyze a multifaceted enhancement 3,500 school bags and a significant 16.2 tons of school
of Yemen’s educational landscape. Prioritizing supplies were distributed, ensuring that every child,
infrastructure, a series of initiatives were rolled out regardless of their socio-economic background, had
focusing on the comprehensive development of schools. the essential tools to pursue education. Additionally,
These endeavors encompassed the construction and the scholarship programs further underscored the
outfitting of schools, complemented by the addition UAE’s commitment to Yemen’s future by supporting
of recreational and sports facilities, theatres, and extra deserving university students, fostering a culture of
classrooms. Such holistic enhancements aimed to academic excellence and ambition.
lay a solid foundation for an enriched and conducive
learning environment.