Saudi Arabia Announces Major Financial Help for Yemen’s Government

In a significant move aimed at fostering stability and alleviating human suffering, Saudi Arabia has announced a substantial new package of financial and developmental support for the Yemeni government. The announcement, made by Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor of the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY), Mohammed Al-Jaber, underscores a continued commitment to Yemen’s institutional viability and its people’s daily needs.

The cornerstone of this new support is direct budgetary assistance to help the Yemeni government pay the salaries of state employees across all sectors. This crucial intervention addresses one of the most pressing challenges in Yemen: the collapse of public sector payrolls, which has plunged countless families into poverty and eroded the basic framework of the state.

Ambassador Al-Jaber provided specific and timely clarity regarding security forces, stating unequivocally that all salaries for military and security forces linked to the higher military committee of the Saudi-led Coalition will be paid as of Sunday. This direct measure aims to ensure stability and counteract reported abuses, such as those allegedly perpetrated by disgraced former Southern Transitional Council chief Aidaroos Al-Zubaidi, who has been accused of weaponizing salary withholdings for political pressure.

Beyond Salaries: A Holistic Development Package

The salary support is part of a broader, integrated assistance package valued at 1.9 billion Saudi Riyals. This package is designed to tackle interconnected crises:

• Energy for Essential Services: A key component is the provision of necessary petroleum derivatives to operate power plants. Consistent electricity is fundamental for hospitals, water pumping stations, and daily commerce, directly impacting public health, sanitation, and economic activity.

• Development and Reconstruction: The support complements the ongoing work of the SPDRY, which has implemented hundreds of projects across Yemen in healthcare, education, water, energy, and transportation since its inception.

A Strategic Commitment to Reform and Stability

Ambassador Al-Jaber emphasized that this assistance is not merely humanitarian relief but strategic support for the Yemeni government’s own economic reform program. The goal is to achieve financial and economic stability, enhancing the state’s capacity to meet its core obligations to its citizens independently in the long term.

This announcement sends a powerful message. It represents a firm endorsement of Yemen’s legitimate government and a practical effort to strengthen its ability to govern, provide services, and maintain security. By addressing both immediate humanitarian needs—through salaries and energy—and longer-term structural goals, this Saudi-led initiative provides a critical lifeline.

It is a concrete step toward easing the daily burdens on the Yemeni people, curbing the forces of fragmentation and corruption, and laying a foundation for eventual recovery and peace. In a landscape often defined by conflict and scarcity, this support package marks a deliberate investment in governance, stability, and hope for Yemen’s future.

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