Exchange companies in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen, closed their doors on Thursday following a directive from the Central Bank of Yemen in Aden. Local and banking sources told "Barran Press" that the closure, intended to stabilize the rapidly declining Yemeni riyal, has resulted...
The Yemeni rial plummeted to a historic low against foreign currencies today, exacerbating the country's ongoing economic crisis. Banking sources in Aden, the interim capital, reported that the US dollar reached a record high of 2,306 rials.The Saudi riyal also fluctuated sharply, trading at 6...
On January 12, 2025, the Yemeni rial reached its lowest value ever, with the dollar surpassing 1100 rials. In Aden, the rial traded at 2110 per dollar (buying) and 2120 (selling). The Saudi rial stood at 554 (buying) and 555 (selling), with further drops expected. In Houthi-controlled areas, th...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, the Humanitarian Rescue Foundation for Social Development concluded its first basic health training program aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change in Marib, northeastern Yemen. The program, held in collaboration with the Office of Pub...
For the second consecutive day, Marib Governorate (northeast Yemen) is hosting the Knowledge Exchange Forum aimed at boosting revenue and enhancing local development. The forum focuses on sharing expertise in education and financial resource development, encouraging innovative solutions to challen...
Climate change and its subsequent effects have wreaked havoc on historical sites and buildings in Yemen. Unprecedented heavy rainfall, rising temperatures, and increased droughts have caused significant damage to the country's ancient structures. Damages These climate changes, which Yeme...
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, stated that the internationally recognized Yemeni government faces a wave of challenges, including fulfilling essential commitments to citizens and defending their dignity and freedom aga...
The Central Bank of Yemen’s Lahj branch announced on November 12, 2024, that it has closed several non-compliant money exchange facilities that have not obtained official licenses to operate from the bank. According to Yemen’s official news agency, Saba, the bank's closure...
On November 3, 2024, security officials in Mukalla, the capital of Hadhramaut province, reported the closure of several illegal exchange shops as part of a coordinated effort by the Public Funds Prosecutor’s Office and security forces. This action follows directives from the Attorney General...
On November 3, 2024, the Public Prosecution, in collaboration with the Central Bank and security forces, closed 11 non-compliant currency exchange companies in Al-Mahra province as part of a broad initiative to regulate currency trading and combat speculation. According to the official Yemeni N...
On November 1, 2024, security and judicial authorities in Aden, Yemen's temporary capital, closed over 26 currency exchange shops as part of a broader government initiative aimed at stabilizing the national currency, which has been experiencing continuous decline. According to the media cen...
On the evening of Sunday, October 6, 2024, the Yemeni rial collapsed to an unprecedented low against foreign currencies in areas controlled by the internationally recognized Yemeni government, according to banking sources. In unofficial trading in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, the excha...
