As part of efforts to strengthen humanitarian and development partnerships and expand areas of joint cooperation, a delegation from the Yemen International Agency for Development visited Sela Development Foundation to explore new opportunities for collaboration in various humanitarian and development-related fields.

The delegation was headed by Dr. Abdulselam Al-Salami, Executive Director of the Yemen Office, Mr. Zakaria Shaalan, Executive Director of the Turkey Office, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Jouri, Director of Partnerships and Funding. They were received by Mr. Ali Ba Shomakh, Director of Sela Development Foundation.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed ways to strengthen their existing partnership and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in humanitarian and development programs and projects, aiming to meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups in society and enhance the effectiveness of field interventions.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of implementing sustainable and impactful projects that create tangible improvements in beneficiaries’ lives and contribute to social stability and development efforts in targeted areas.

Both parties emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination between humanitarian institutions, building strategic partnerships, and strengthening knowledge and experience exchange to improve the efficiency of humanitarian work and achieve more sustainable outcomes.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to further strengthen cooperation and expand partnership areas in line with common humanitarian and development goals, ensuring better access to the most vulnerable communities.

The Yemen International Agency for Development has announced the opening of applications for undergraduate scholarships at Al-Bukhary University in Malaysia for the 2026–2027 academic year, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the education sector and expand access to quality higher education opportunities for Yemeni youth.

These scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Yemen International Agency for Development, Al-Bukhary University, and Insan Association Malaysia. The initiative aims to enable Yemeni high school graduates to pursue higher education in an international academic environment that enhances their academic and personal skills and prepares them to contribute effectively to the development of their communities.

The scholarship offers a wide range of academic programs that meet labor market demands and development needs, including Business Administration and its specializations, Economics, Social Development, Islamic Finance, Political Science and International Relations, Education, Media and Communication, Computer Science, Data Science, and Information Technology with a specialization in Cybersecurity.

The program provides several educational and living benefits for accepted students, including full tuition fee coverage throughout the bachelor’s degree program, free on-campus accommodation and meals, and study in a fully English-language international learning environment.

The agency has outlined a number of eligibility requirements, including obtaining a high school certificate with a minimum score of 75%, being under the age of 20 at the time of application, demonstrating a good command of English, and not being enrolled in any other university.

The Yemen International Agency for Development invited interested applicants to complete their applications and submit the required documents within the specified timeline. The application deadline is 30 May 2026, while the names of nominated students for university registration will be announced on 30 June 2026.

The agency emphasized that this initiative reflects its vision of investing in education as one of the most important pillars of sustainable development. It seeks to provide Yemeni youth with access to distinguished higher education opportunities that enhance their academic and professional capabilities and open broader horizons for their future.

In a new humanitarian step reflecting strong cooperation in supporting the education sector, the “Mulhim School” was inaugurated in Marib Governorate. The school aims to provide a safe and suitable learning environment for displaced students, ensuring the continuity of education despite the ongoing challenges in the country.

The project was implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development, with generous support from the Mulhim Volunteer Team. It aims to provide educational opportunities for the most vulnerable groups and enable students to continue their academic journey and build their future.

Mulhim School represents an important addition to the education sector in Marib, facilitating the integration of displaced students into the education system and reducing pressure on existing schools, while also providing a more organized and safe learning environment.

The project targets students at risk of dropping out, offering them a real opportunity to return to school and helping reduce dropout rates.

Officials emphasized that this initiative is a model of strong cooperation between humanitarian and volunteer organizations and highlighted that education is a cornerstone of sustainable development.

The project is part of a series of humanitarian interventions aimed at supporting the education system in Yemen and providing students with a better future.

As part of ongoing efforts to support the education sector and strengthen educational infrastructure in Marib Governorate, the Deputy Governor of Marib inaugurated today the “Tariq Al-Khair School” project in Al-Wadi District. The inauguration was attended by a delegation from the Tariq Al-Khair Foundation – Türkiye, with the project funded by the foundation and implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development.

This new educational project is part of interventions aimed at improving the educational environment and providing better learning opportunities for students in targeted areas, contributing to reducing challenges facing the education process and enhancing its stability.

During the inauguration ceremony, the Deputy Governor of Marib praised the importance of this project, noting that it represents a valuable addition to the governorate’s educational infrastructure. He emphasized that such projects directly support education and provide a suitable learning environment for students, especially under the current conditions in the country.

The ceremony concluded with an emphasis on the importance of continuing support for educational projects and expanding interventions to meet community needs and sustainably develop the education sector.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen humanitarian cooperation and expand effective partnerships, the Yemen International Agency for Development received a delegation from ACTED. The meeting reflected shared visions aimed at advancing humanitarian and development work in Yemen, particularly in Marib Governorate, which is witnessing a growing need for sustainable humanitarian interventions.

The ACTED delegation included Mr. Jihad Al-Hadrami, Director of the organization, and Mr. Saeed Nasser, Head of Relations and Coordination in Marib. They were received by the Executive Director of the Agency, Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Salami, along with several staff members, in an atmosphere characterized by mutual understanding and a shared commitment to building strategic partnerships that serve local communities.

During the meeting, the Agency presented its key humanitarian and development programs, covering sectors such as education, health, food security, and economic empowerment. The discussion also highlighted recent achievements and the challenges facing humanitarian work under current conditions.

Both parties discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation by developing coordination mechanisms and exchanging expertise, contributing to the implementation of high-quality projects with sustainable impact that meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups and align with future priorities.

The two sides emphasized the importance of building qualitative partnerships based on integration and unified efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian interventions and achieve more comprehensive and sustainable responses amid growing humanitarian challenges.

This visit reaffirms the Yemen International Agency for Development’s commitment to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve communities and support sustainable development.

The Yemen International Agency for Development held an official meeting to open bids for the Educational Support Project for displaced students in Yemen, which aims to support secondary school students affected by displacement. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Agency, members of the evaluation committee, and delegates of the companies that submitted bids.

The tender includes the procurement of one thousand (1,000) educational tablet devices, equipped with accompanying educational software, in addition to the design and development of an integrated electronic system to manage the project. This initiative aligns with the requirements of digital education and contributes to improving the efficiency of monitoring and implementation processes.

This project comes as part of the Agency’s efforts to strengthen the educational process for displaced secondary school students by providing modern digital learning tools. These tools aim to facilitate access to educational content and academic services, as well as to organize educational follow-up between students, teachers, and project management.

During the meeting, the technical and financial proposals submitted by the participating companies were reviewed in accordance with approved criteria, ensuring transparency, integrity, and the achievement of the best possible value for the project. This step precedes the completion of evaluation and award procedures in line with applicable legal and administrative frameworks.

The Yemen International Agency for Development emphasized that this project responds to the growing educational needs of displaced students, particularly in light of the challenges facing the education sector in Yemen. The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to adopting innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to improving the quality of education and supporting the most vulnerable groups.

The Agency added that the Educational Support Project represents an important step toward enhancing digital education and providing a more flexible and effective learning environment for displaced students. This will help students continue their education and mitigate the impact of the exceptional circumstances they face.

This initiative also reaffirms the Agency’s commitment to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding cooperation frameworks to achieve shared goals that serve and promote community development.

The Professional Accreditation Center for workers seeking employment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was officially launched in Marib Governorate. The center is implemented by the YAD Academy for Business Development, affiliated with the Yemen International Agency for Development, as part of efforts to regulate the labor market and enhance professional competencies in accordance with the standards approved by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in cooperation with Alem Al-Injaz Training and Education Company.

The center aims to conduct professional examinations and assessments for skilled workers seeking employment in Saudi Arabia, ensuring that applicants possess the required professional competencies. YAD Academy is recognized as an authorized and accredited center to conduct professional tests and evaluations under this program.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by several official and academic leaders, including Jamal Al-Jaafari, Director General of Training and Rehabilitation in Marib Governorate; Abdulhalim Al-Hijri, Director General of Technical Education at Sana’a Municipality; and Abbas Abdulmagni, Director General of Social Affairs at Sana’a Municipality.

The event was also attended by Dr. Abdulsalam Al-Sallami, Director of the Yemen International Agency for Development; Dr. Mohammed Ali Omar, Director of YAD Academy for Business Development; and Mohammed Ali Al-Kenani, representative of Alem Al-Injaz Training and Education Company.

Participants emphasized the importance of the program in improving the quality of migrant labor, enhancing access to safe and legal employment opportunities, protecting workers’ rights, and raising professional efficiency in alignment with the requirements of the Saudi labor market.

This initiative comes as part of a series of development programs implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development through its educational and training arms, supporting human development pathways and strengthening professional capacities in Yemen.

This initiative also reaffirms the Yemen International Agency for Development’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with various institutions and expanding cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve community development.

The Yemen International Agency for Development has launched the first phase of the Mulhim School Project, marked by the commencement of preparatory works and technical planning, signaling the start of implementing one of the educational projects aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure and expanding access to education.

The project comes in response to the growing need for educational facilities and seeks to provide a modern and safe learning environment capable of accommodating increasing numbers of students. It also aims to enhance the quality of the educational process and support educational stability in the area.

The Mulhim School Project is funded by the Mulhim Team and implemented by the Yemen International Agency for Development, within a development partnership that seeks to invest in the education sector as a key pillar of sustainable development and to build a better future for upcoming generations.

Yemen International Agency for Development implemented a humanitarian and educational initiative as part of the Outstanding Students Care Project, which involved distributing academic textbooks to a number of needy university students in Marib Governorate. This initiative reflects the strong link between academic excellence and social responsibility, as well as support for the educational process.

The initiative aimed to support university students who are unable to afford their required textbooks, thereby reducing their financial burden, supporting their continuation in higher education, and enhancing their opportunities for academic success and excellence.

The initiative was carried out with the participation of students from the Outstanding Students Care Project, who expressed through this effort their awareness of the importance of transforming academic excellence into tangible impact that serves the community. It also embodied the values of solidarity and social responsibility, affirming that true excellence is only complete when it contributes to supporting others.

Yemen International Agency for Development confirmed that this initiative aligns with its vision that education is one of the most important tools for development, and that supporting students—particularly at the university level—represents a real investment in human development and in empowering youth to play an effective future role in serving their communities.

The Agency also noted that the Outstanding Students Care Project is not limited to academic support alone, but also seeks to instill values of giving, volunteerism, and social responsibility among students, contributing to the preparation of a conscious generation that combines knowledge with humanitarian initiative.

Yemen International Agency for Development continues to implement its educational and community programs across several governorates, within plans aimed at enhancing access to education and supporting students in need.

This initiative reaffirms Yemen International Agency for Development’s commitment to building strategic relationships with various institutions and expanding cooperation to achieve shared goals that serve society and contribute to its development.

The Yemen International Agency for Development – Yemen held an official meeting at its headquarters in Marib Governorate to open the bid envelopes for the construction of Al-Tariq Al-Khair School and Mulhim Educational School. The meeting was attended by Agency representatives, members of the technical evaluation committee, and representatives of the companies that submitted bids for the two projects.

This step comes as part of the approved administrative and technical procedures for implementing educational projects, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity among competing bidders, in line with the Agency’s adopted standards for managing and implementing development projects.

During the meeting, the submitted bids were opened and the technical and financial aspects of each proposal were reviewed, in preparation for a detailed evaluation by the specialized committee. The process aims to select the implementing company based on predefined criteria to ensure the highest quality of execution.

The Yemen International Agency for Development emphasized that the Al-Tariq Al-Khair and Mulhim educational projects fall within its efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure in Marib Governorate, through the construction of modern school facilities that provide a safe and stimulating learning environment and meet the growing needs of students amid population growth and increasing pressure on existing educational institutions.

The Agency noted that these educational projects are part of its strategic vision to support the education sector as one of the key pillars of sustainable development, given its central role in human development and preparing future generations.

The Yemen International Agency for Development continues to implement a range of educational and development projects across several governorates, within well-planned strategies aimed at improving the quality of education, expanding access to learning opportunities, and contributing to a better educational future that serves the community and enhances stability.