UAE Pledges $1 Billion to Revitalize Yemen's Electricity Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Crisis
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In a significant move to address Yemen's crippling energy crisis, the United Arab Emirates has committed to investing $1 billion in the country's electricity infrastructure. The announcement was made by Emirati ambassador Mohammed Hamad al-Zaabi during a visit to Aden, the seat of the internationally recognized government, on Wednesday. The investment aims to build power plants that utilize solar, wind, and oil-fired energy sources, providing a much-needed boost to the country's crippled grid. Yemen has been ravaged by civil war since 2014, leaving hundreds of thousands dead and millions without access to basic services like electricity. The conflict, which has been largely frozen since a ceasefire in 2022, has destroyed much of Yemen's infrastructure, including hospitals and power stations. Even before the war, only two-thirds of Yemenis had access to the public electricity grid. The current government, formed in 2020 as part of a power-sharing agreement, has been working to address the chronic problem of electricity supply. Prime Minister Salem ben Brik confirmed that his government had secured $1 billion in strategic support from the UAE for the energy sector, which will be used to improve not only production but also transport and distribution. The investment is seen as a crucial step towards revitalizing Yemen's economy and alleviating the suffering of its people. The move is also a testament to the UAE's continued support for the Yemeni government and its efforts to rebuild the country. The investment is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of Yemenis, who have been forced to live and work in the dark due to prolonged power outages. With the UAE's commitment, Yemen is one step closer to restoring its energy infrastructure and providing a better future for its citizens. The investment is a beacon of hope in a country that has been plagued by conflict and crisis for far too long.
