Yemen Socio-Economic Update

Yemen Socio-Economic Update - August 2016

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Various Topics

Yemen’s economic collapse and impending famine: The necessary immediate steps to avoid...

Overview: As a result of ongoing civil war and the Saudi-led military intervention, normal economic activity in Yemen has ground to a halt and the country now faces the real prospect of famine. Reven...

UN: Half Of Yemen Suffering Malnutrition, Famine Looms Under Saudi Blockade

More than half of Yemen’s population is suffering from malnutrition, the United Nations told MEE on Wednesday, while warning the war-torn nation faces imminent famine.

World Bank Suspends Operations in Yemen

The World Bank has suspended operations in Yemen following a thorough review of the impact on Bank programs of recent political and security developments. The suspension applies to all projects fina...

UN Warns Of Imminent Famine In War-Torn Yemen

The UN has voiced alarm over severe food shortages across war-torn Yemen amid relentless Saudi attacks, saying the country is “one step” from famine.

Strengthening Environmental Governance of the Oil and Gas Sector in Lebanon ...

Ricardo Khoury and Dima Alhaj Offshore oil and gas activities present environmental challenges due to the remote and harsh operating environment and the vulnerability of marine ecosystems in which t...

Yemen GDP 1990-2016

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Yemen was worth 37.13 billion US dollars in 2014. The GDP value of Yemen represents 0.06 percent of the world economy. GDP in Yemen averaged 16 USD Billion from 199...

UNICEF Two Aid Planes Arrive Sana’a Airport

Saturday 14th, two cargo planes carrying 75 tons of medical aid and vaccinations arrived o Sana’a airport.The shipments’ aid were offered by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the childr...

World Investment Report 2015

This Report is particularly timely in light of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa – and the many vital discussions underscoring the importance of FDI, inter...

Yemen: 'Some people are living on one piece of bread a day'...

Yemen, once known as “Happy Arabia”, may be heading towards famine in one of the biggest crises of our time. Of its 24 million people, over 80% are in need of assistance in order to survive.

YER Exchange rate

Currency	Bid	ASK
US Dollar	250	250.5
British Pound	326.9	327.55
Euro	293.56	294.15
Saudi Rial	66.67	66.8

Source: Central Bank of Yemen
September 24, 2018

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Yemen Socio-Economic Update - August 2016