SDRPY Joins World Urban Forum in Cairo

07 Nov 2024

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) participated in the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), organized by UN-Habitat, being held in Cairo, Egypt, from November 4 to 8. The program aims to bolster urban development in Yemen through strengthened cooperation, knowledge sharing, and showcasing its various projects and initiatives across 16 governorates.

SDRPY Assistant General Supervisor Eng. Hassan Al-Attas participated in a panel discussion titled "Rebuilding Lives: Urban Recovery Strategies in Conflict-Affected Arab Countries.” Al-Attas highlighted the program's role in supporting essential services, infrastructure development, and overall urban recovery in Yemen.

SDRPY presented projects and initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for Yemenis while preserving the country's cultural heritage. The projects focus on various service areas and promote sustainable development across multiple sectors.
The program prioritized the health sector, with ongoing work on the King Salman Medical and Educational City in Al Mahra Governorate. This flagship project supports both health and education in the region.

Other key projects include the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden, which has served over 1.5 million patients since January 2023; a specialized oncology center in Taiz; the Sabah Hospital in Abyan; and various rehabilitation centers for children, dialysis treatment, and maternity and childhood care.