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Saudi-backed programme advances transport projects across Yemen
The Saudi Programme for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen is supporting transport projects to improve roads and other infrastructure in Yemen.
It says it has delivered 33 transport projects and initiatives as part of 300 projects across 16 governorates since it was established in 2018.
Work on the Al-Abr road totals 130 kilometres, with two phases covering 90 kilometres complete and a third 40-kilometre phase under way.
The programme is also upgrading Aden International Airport, including its main runway and navigation and communications systems in the third phase.
These projects aim to make travel and freight movement safer and improve access to services and markets.
The programme says better transport links can support trade and economic activity, while work on the airport aims to improve its readiness for domestic and international flights.
The Saudi Programme for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen has delivered 33 transport projects and initiatives across 16 Yemeni governorates, according to Okaz.
Its work includes road upgrades, urban roads and the development of Aden International Airport.
The programme has completed the first two phases of the Al-Abr road project, covering 90 kilometres, and is working on a third phase of 40 kilometres.
The airport project’s third phase includes rehabilitating the main runway and upgrading air navigation and communications systems.
The programme says its transport projects aim to improve travel, trade and access to services.
- Who
- The Saudi Programme for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen.
- What
- It is advancing transport projects, including road upgrades and work at Aden International Airport.
- When
- The programme was established in 2018. The article was published on 8 November 2026.
- Where
- Across 16 governorates in Yemen, including Aden, Al-Mahrah and Socotra.
- Why
- To improve transport links, safety and access to services, and support economic and commercial activity.
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The Saudi Programme for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen was established.
The programme completed the first two phases of the Al-Abr road project, covering 90 kilometres, and earlier work at Aden International Airport.
The programme is carrying out the third phase of the Al-Abr road project, covering 40 kilometres, and the third phase of the airport project.
- Transport projects
- 33 projects and initiatives
- Coverage
- 16 Yemeni governorates
- Al-Abr road project
- 130 kilometres in total
- Completed Al-Abr phases
- 90 kilometres
- Al-Abr third phase
- 40 kilometres
- Programme established
- 2018