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.... The Wisdom belongs
to Yemen
here is the origin
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Arabia Felix, the ancients called Yemen - Happy Arabia
- for its fertility and frankincense, and the fabled
civilization of the Queen of Sheba. It is a place of
scenic grandeur and intimate charm. The bare rock of
mountain spines in interlaced with hillsides of
intricate terracing and valleys of apricot and apple
orchards. The characteristic tower-houses,
high-ceiling and pierced by exquisitely decorated
windows, have a haunting, medieval beauty. Unspoiled
beaches and vibrant coral reefs run along more than
2000 kilometers on the Red and Arabian Seas.
With an optimistic economic outlooks, new political
and monetary stability, and predictions for aggressive
growth, Yemen is...
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... earth
every spring
turns into a painting... |
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an eager workforce, rich natural resources, and an excellent
geographical location at the hub of world and regional shipping routes.
And just as important, the country is now enjoying
economic and political stability unprecedented in its
recent history - and a government committed to the
private sector.
Yemen has one of the best investment packages in the
region. Tax holidays are granted for seventy sixteen
years, depending on the volume of exports, local
content and other criteria. All capital goods are
exempt from customs duties. There are not exchange
controls, and no discrimination is made between Yemeni
and foreign investors.
Yemen's most obvious investment opportunities lies in oil and gas, tourism,
fisheries and agriculture.
In agriculture and fisheries investment is sought in refrigeration, packaging and marketing.
Investment is also sough for infrastructure projects,
as at the container terminal and free - zone
development in Aden.
Investors in search for a hospitable environment and
for incentives will find both in Yemen.
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I hope that more people will visit us.
Yemen is the richest Arab country in culture, in history, in people....
Ali Abdullah Saleh
President Republic of Yemen
it is an invitation that should not be passed up. |
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The basis for the
NEW YEMEN
is one of intensive
development in many areas:
Agriculture and Fishing:
The most important crops are: wheat,
sorghum, millet, barley, legumes, grapes, bananas, coffee, dates and other
types of fruit, reclamation and farming
cultivation of grains cultivation of industrial crops production of fresh
milk poultry farming fishing and marketing of fish
building of fisheries and agricultural service units production of
irrigation inputs building of fish farms.
Plant production production of grains and vegetables of various types
production of fruit of all types production of industrial crops (cooking
oil raw materials, cotton, etc
production of poultry feed and concentrates.
Industries:
Manufacturing industries food and Beverages Industries
fish processing and canning packing and wrapping items industry drying and
canning of dates production of jams
production of concentrated fruit juices
Textiles and leather industries: readymade cloths industry
production of fabrics for clothes, bed sheet, curtains, towels
production of sports wear production of carpets production of leather
shoes production of sports shoes
Paper industries:
production of newsprint paper recycling of waster paper
Chemical Industries.
production of various types of machinery and equipment
oils production of fertilizers production of sodium hydroxide
production of motor car tires production of photography films
cement industry
marble and granite, glass
gypsum and lime
households hygiene implements
production of iron rods and spits
production of building and construction equipment
production of brick moulds, compressors and tile
glazers
production of doors and windows
Metal and iron industries
production of fire extinguishers
production of knives and spoons
production of lock and keys
production of nails and various sizes
production of saws and files
production of axes and shoves
Electrical industries
building of electricity transmission stations
assembly and installation of water and electricity
meters
assembly and installation of mixers, fans and air
conditions
electric wires and cables industry
assembly and installation of electric appliances
electric lamps industry
manufacture and assembly of TV sets
manufactures of video and recorders tape and computer
discs
manufacture of water heaters
establishing telephone sets assembly and maintenance
centers
establishing computer sets assembly and maintenance
centers
Recycling of Waste
reclaiming of used oil
recycling of batteries
refining of cooling gas
grinding and recycling of used tires
Others:
petroleum by products and gas industry
scrap iron industry
car industry assembly
manufactures of agricultural production means, such as
tractors, harvesters
manufacture of medicines
production of fire prevention equipment
production of medical lenses
production of spectacles frames
establishing centers for the assembly of machinery and
equipment
establishing complete central workshops for engineering
maintenance of vehicles
establishing centers for the assembly and installation
of fork lifts
assembly and repair of bicycles
production of spare parts
wood industries of various types
Tourism:
building of tourist hotels
building of tourist villages
building of first class tourist restaurants
building of recreational towns, parks and clubs
exploiting mineral water for medical and tourism
purposes
Health Services:
establishing central medical laboratories
establishing infirmaries outside the major cities
building specialized hospitals
Education Services:
establishing technical and vocational educational
centers and institutes
building technical schools
building universities and schools
building institutes and colleges
Mineral Resources
Oil and Gas
Sites for prospecting and exploration are available.
Metallurgical
Deposits of zinc, lead, iron, sulphor, gold, silver,
copper and nickel exist and await assessment
Non -Metallurgical
An active local industry in the exploitation of
non-metallic minerals exists in Yemen today. Mining
and use of rock for building stone is common.
Limestone and gypsum are for use in local cement
plants and salt is mined for both local use and
export. rock salt is excavated by the Yemeni Salt
Company at Salif on the Red Sea. Annual production is
140.000 tons of which 120.000 tons are exported. Salt
is produced by evaporation of sea water. Annual
production is 150.000 tons of salt. Salt is mined in
small scale for local use.
gypsum is produced from a subsidiary quarry at the
Salif salt mine and from small quarries. About 70.000
tons of gypsum per year are mined at Salif.
Marine Resources
fish production in 1996
surface fish 85.984 tons
deep water fish 135
other marine products l.579 tons
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Yemeni Red Sea coast is part of the Arabian Peninsulas
continental shelf, a miracle of biological diversity. |
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... traveling across earth
green wadies, valleys, and deserts,
here I am,
dusty, unkempt..... |
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LAND IS LIFE
IN YEMEN LAND MEANS DEMOCRACY !
Yemen is one of the oldest inhabited region in the
world. To the Roman with its flourishing agriculture
Yemen was simply Arabia Felix, or Happy Arabia.
Yemen has been long known for its variety of cereals
(wheat, sorghum, millet, barley), vegetables and
fruits (grapes, dates, bananas, mangoes, melons),
raisins, finest coffee, skins, hides, leather, rice,
cotton, myrrh, frankincense, medical herbs.
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.....My eyes turned back
my village was no longer visible
my heart turned back...... |
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| Coming soon: |
Yemen Investment Contact Business Network will be
hosting Yemeni villages business network:
YEMENI VILLAGES ONLINE
Ingenious knowledge, and technologies, Islamic formula
for agriculture, Islamic banking, sustainable
mobility, exploring markets, export crops, commodities centers, astrology, renewable energy
resources, and sustainable development success stories...and much more. |
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Named
Yemen Investment Contact will be hosting soon Yemeni villages on
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Soqotra - a garden in the ocean
The Soqotran archipelago is situated in the north-western part of the
Indian Ocean. It consists of the main island of Soqotra (also written
Sokotra, Socotra, Suqutra: 115 km long, 35 km wide) and Abdalkuri, two
smaller islands, and two rocky
outcrops. Plant and animal endemism are high, and the
surrounding waters harbor marine organisms (especially fishes) that are a
mixture of three distinct bio geographical zones. Among the most singular
communities is a semi-evergreen bush land on limestone slopes dominated by
Dracaena cinnabari, characterized by a short stout trunk and a very dense
umbrella-shaped crown. Since antiquity, Soqotra has played a role in
trade and traffic between Arabia, East Africa and India. At least three
major waves of immigrants have contributed to the archipelagos population,
whose traditional livelihoods are based on fishing and nomadic pastoral's.
With such panoply of characteristics, the
archipelago has not surprisingly long attracted the attention and
fascination of biologists, conservationists, anthropologists, and others.
In recent years, the islands global significance has brought partnerships
between the people of Soqotra, the Government of Yemen and a number of
international organizations, working towards conservation and sustainable
development of the archipelago. One specific activity has been the
convening of an international symposium on Soqotra, its present situation
and its future, held in March 1996 at the
University of Aden, with over 2000 participants and
some 70 presentations covering all aspects and
Soqotras geo strategic importance, the archipelago as a
"breadbasket" of Yemen and the Soqotri language. |
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