Saudi Arabia is no friend to the Houthi terror group that has been firing on Saudi Arabia over the past years. But the wealthy oil nation neighbor does want to see prosperity for the Yemeni people. Saudi Arabia has launched a project that will secure water using renewable energy so 1.7 million people in Yemen can access clean drinking water.
Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, has been facing a severe water crisis, with water being drawn from its aquifer three times faster than it is replenished. The city is predicted to run completely out of water by around 2030, making it the first national capital in the world to do so.
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen has more than 229 active projects in 8 sectors, including education, health, water, transportation and agriculture.
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Selah Foundation for Development will work in the coastal areas and and valley of Hadhramaut, Yemen.
The project to enhance water security in Hadhramaut governorate aims to increase water resources through solar energy in nine districts on the coast and valley of Hadhramaut.
Adopting clean energy will reduce dependence on fuel in operating wells and reduce production costs. The project will also work to build the capabilities of workers in fields in terms of the use and operation of solar energy systems.
