- UAE, through Emirates Red Crescent, inaugurated a new primary school in Yemen’s Hadhramaut to support children’s education.
- Relief efforts extended with school bag distribution in Al Hudaydah & Taiz, and aid for flood-affected families.
- UAE also partnered with WHO to combat malnutrition in Socotra and donated $110M in humanitarian assistance (2015-2021).
The United Arab Emirates has launched a new primary school in Yemen as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to support vulnerable communities and promote access to education. The school, established by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the UAE government’s charitable arm, was inaugurated in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate. This initiative is aimed at giving children from disadvantaged backgrounds a chance to continue their education despite the difficult circumstances in the country.
Alongside the opening of the school, the UAE has also initiated a scheme to distribute school bags to students in the governorates of Al Hudaydah and Taiz. These measures are part of a wider drive to strengthen Yemen’s education sector and help build a brighter future for the next generation. According to state news agency WAM, such projects highlight the UAE’s commitment to enhancing living standards in Yemen and helping communities overcome a wide range of challenges.
The school opening comes as the Emirates continues to provide urgent relief to families affected by recent natural disasters in Yemen. Torrential rains and strong winds wreaked havoc along the country’s western coast in recent weeks, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to leave their communities. The ERC stepped in to provide immediate aid, supplying food, tents, and other essential relief items to 960 families displaced by the floods.
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Beyond disaster relief and education, the UAE has also played a critical role in health initiatives in Yemen. In July, it partnered with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to lead a campaign focused on reducing deaths linked to malnutrition on Socotra island. Field teams from the UAE, working with WHO specialists, conducted surveys as part of the program’s initial phase, with the goal of cutting malnutrition-related mortality rates by up to 20 percent within the next two to five years.
The Emirates’ support for Socotra dates back several years, with humanitarian contributions amounting to $110 million between 2015 and 2021. This aid helped provide food security, healthcare, shelter, and infrastructure development for communities across the island. With the recent launch of the school and ongoing relief initiatives, the UAE continues to demonstrate its long-term commitment to the welfare and development of Yemen’s people.
