Kuwait launches USD 500,000 water projects in Yemen

RIYADH, March 23 (KUNA) -- The "Kuwait by your side" campaign launched six water projects in Marib governorate in Yemen with a cost of USD 500,000.
A statement by the Yemeni-Kuwaiti Relief Agency said on Thursday that these water projects will be implemented in 4 districts in the Yemeni governorate, where more than 60,000 persons are waiting for assistance.
The Undersecretary of Marib governorate Abd Rabo Moftah thanked Kuwait's people and government for the donation, affirming that the Kuwait by your side campaign was making a visible difference on the ground.
On his part, member of the Yemeni-Kuwaiti Relief Agency Tarek Abdul Wasea said that the Kuwaiti campaign has delivered more than 4,900 food baskets in Marib governorate, adding that it also gave shelter to many displaced Yemenis. (end) mdm.mys