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  A Lifeline for Socotra: How the UAE and WHO Are Tackling Malnutrition Yemen’s Socotra Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking biodiversity, is facing a silent crisis—malnutrition. With alarming rates of acute malnutrition among children and anemia in pregnant women, the island’s healthcare system is under immense strain. However, a new humanitarian initiative led by the  United Arab Emirates (UAE)  and the  World Health Organization (WHO)  is bringing hope to thousands of vulnerable families. The Crisis in Socotra Socotra, home to over  83,000 people , has long struggled with food insecurity and limited healthcare access. Recent reports reveal: 10.9%  of children under five suffer from  Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) . 1.6%  face  Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) , a life-threatening condition. 92.7%  of pregnant women experience  anemia , increasing risks during childbirth. Only  32 health facili...

  On March 13, 2025, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) entered into a $2.1 million grant agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide housing rehabilitation for displaced families in Yemen. This initiative will facilitate the reconstruction of homes devastated by conflict, offering crucial materials, equipment, and labor to assist approximately 670 families. Walid Al-Bahar, Acting Director-General of KFAED, underscored Kuwait’s continued dedication to alleviating Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, where more than four million people remain displaced, and 40% of the population lacks adequate housing. Nisreen Rubaian, UNHCR’s Representative to Kuwait, expressed the dire necessity for this aid, as countless displaced families struggle with unsafe living conditions. This grant extends a long-standing partnership between KFAED and UNHCR, with Kuwait contributing nearly $24 million since 2016 across seven prior humanitarian projects. B...

The UAE is applauding a recent announcement by Hans Grundberg, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen , about reaching a landmark agreement between Yemeni parties concerning the banking sector and airlines. In a statement, the Emirati Foreign Ministry described the agreement as a positive step toward finding a political solution in Yemen to meet the aspirations of its people for security, development, and stability. The Ministry also praised the efforts of the United Nations and Grundberg in achieving a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen. The agreement is expected to enhance peace and stability in the country and the broader region. UAE Supports Efforts to Bring Stability to Yemen The UAE Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Gulf state's support for all regional and international efforts to bring stability to Yemen and emphasized its commitment to stand by the people of Yemen, respecting their legitimate aspirations for pros...

  Yemen’s Aden, the southern city serving as Yemen’s temporary capital and government hub, has been struggling with deteriorating public services, particularly in electricity provision. However, Yemen’s government officials announced the beginning of a trial operation of the country’s inaugural  solar power generation station , supported by the UAE, aimed at ending persistent power outages. The initiative involved generating around 20%-30% of the station’s total power capacity set at 120 megawatts. The initial phase of the initiative, estimated to cost around $100 million, is supported by the UAE. The station is currently set at 120 megawatts, with plans for expansion in the second phase to reach 600 megawatts over the coming years. The UAE has been making headlines globally for its deepening focus on climate action, with the  UAE Consensus  reaching at the COP28 Summit in December 2023 highlighting the need for humans to transition away from fossil fuels. Yemen’s Mi...