Saudi development program restores sports facilities in Yemen

The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen has launched four projects to restore and upgrade sports club facilities in Aden governorate, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The launch ceremony was attended by Nayef Al-Bakri, Yemen’s minister of youth and sports, as well as Aden Gov. Ahmed Lamlas and other officials.
The projects aim to support sport activities and strengthen social integration in Yemen.
Previously, the program renovated Martyr Ali Asaad Muthanna Sports Hall in Aden, as well as 31 basketball and volleyball courts in other governorates. It also organized a celebration after the Yemeni national junior football team won the West Asia Confederation championship in 2021.
So far, the program has funded 229 development projects and initiatives in Yemen.
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