UN Humanitarian Coordinator Commends SDRPY Projects in Marib

UN Humanitarian Coordinator Commends SDRPY Projects in Marib

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Julien Harneis lauded development projects by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) during his inaugural visit to Marib province, home to the largest population of internally displaced persons in the country. In a statement shared...

Yemeni Filmmaker Al-Hutami Killed in Houthi Mortar Attack in Marib

Yemeni Filmmaker Al-Hutami Killed in Houthi Mortar Attack in Marib

Young Yemeni documentary filmmaker Mussab Al-Hutami was killed in a mortar attack by Iran-backed Houthi forces in southern Marib province, northeastern Yemen on Saturday. He was martyred beside me, in one of the hardest moments of my life," wrote Musab's brother, Yemeni photographer Suha...

Marib Political Parties Urge Unity, Back Military Against Houthis

Marib Political Parties Urge Unity, Back Military Against Houthis

Political groups in Marib, northeastern Yemen, called for unity and increased support for the military and popular resistance in their battle against the Iran-backed Houthis during a meeting on Sunday.   In a statement to Barran Press, the parties stressed the need to move beyond "nar...

Beyond the Battlefield: Marib's Public Spaces Offer Vital Relief

Beyond the Battlefield: Marib's Public Spaces Offer Vital Relief

Marib Governorate in northeast Yemen is a land rich with historic landmarks, each whispering tales of a deep-rooted past. Yet, for the past nine years, Yemen’s ongoing war has shuttered the region to both domestic and foreign tourism. Once merely a historic city, Marib has transformed into a...

Marib's Ramadan: A Display of Enduring Community Solidarity

Marib's Ramadan: A Display of Enduring Community Solidarity

During Ramadan, the Marib governorate in northeastern Yemen exemplifies the strength of communal solidarity, offering vital support to impoverished and middle-income families. This display of unity is particularly significant amidst Yemen's protracted humanitarian crisis, characterized by esca...

Marib Distributes Saudi-Funded Food Aid to Vulnerable Families

Marib Distributes Saudi-Funded Food Aid to Vulnerable Families

Local authorities in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen, launched the distribution of 6,500 food baskets to the most vulnerable displaced families on Wednesday. This initiative, supported by Saudi Arabia, aims to provide essential relief amid Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis, according to ...

Ramadan Aid Project Launched for 8,000 Displaced Families in Marib

Ramadan Aid Project Launched for 8,000 Displaced Families in Marib

Local authorities in Marib governorate, northeastern Yemen, launched a Ramadan food basket distribution project on March 18, 2025. The initiative aims to assist 7,902 displaced families excluded from the World Food Program's beneficiary lists. The project is funded by the King Salman Humanitar...

Yemeni Army Repels Houthi Attacks in Marib

Yemeni Army Repels Houthi Attacks in Marib

On Thursday, the Yemeni Armed Forces reported successfully repelling multiple attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis across several fronts in Marib province, northeastern Yemen. According to Army's website September Net, the army countered infiltration attempts and retaliated against Houthi fir...

Fire Ravages Displaced Family's Shelter in Northern Marib Camp

Fire Ravages Displaced Family's Shelter in Northern Marib Camp

A fire completely destroyed the makeshift dwelling of a displaced family within Al-Suwaida camp in northern Marib, Yemen, on Wednesday, local sources reported. The blaze engulfed the home of Hassan Abdullah Hassan Ghabara, a father of six from the Nihm district of Sana'a province. Mr. Ghaba...

Marib Planning Director Discusses Delays in Aid Distribution with WFP

Marib Planning Director Discusses Delays in Aid Distribution with WFP

On March 11, 2025, Saleh Al-Saqqaf, Marib's General Director of Planning and International Cooperation, met with Maria Angera De Sojo, Head of the WFP Field Office in Marib, to address delays in aid distribution and related challenges. They discussed issues affecting the timely distribution...

Houthi Attacks Target Yemeni Army in Marib and Al-Jawf

Houthi Attacks Target Yemeni Army in Marib and Al-Jawf

Iran-backed Houthi militia launched coordinated attacks against Yemeni army positions in Marib and Al-Jawf, as reported by the Yemeni Ministry of Defense's "September Net" website. Military sources stated that Yemeni troops successfully repelled Houthi assaults in Raghwan, north of ...