Under the generous patronage of the President of the Republic, Field Marshal Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the Governor of Hadhramaut Governorate and Commander of the Second Military Region, Major General Faraj Salmeen Al-Bahsani, inaugurated today and launched operations for the new route project of Abdullah Gharib Aqaba Road in غيل باوزير (Ghayl Ba Wazir) District. This important strategic road connects the coast and valley of Hadhramaut Governorate. The project was funded 75% by the local authority of the governorate and 25% by Arabian Yemeni Cement Company Limited, and executed by SS Yemen Contracting Company, at a total cost of 680 million Yemeni Riyals.

Following the inauguration, Governor Al-Bahsani expressed his satisfaction with the opening of the new route, describing it as a vital road project, especially since the previous route had been a major source of accidents that claimed many lives over the past years. In his speech, he conveyed the greetings of the President of the Republic and his congratulations to the people of Hadhramaut on the completion of this important project.

The Governor praised the efforts of the workers, describing them as the true heroes of the project. He extended his gratitude to the management of Arabian Yemeni Cement Company Limited, the contractor, and everyone who contributed to its success. He noted that this was the first project he initiated upon assuming office as governor, affirming that Hadhramaut is moving toward major investments.

For his part, the company’s General Manager, Engineer Wahib Al-Azzab, stated that the company has always played an active role in serving and developing the community. He noted that over the past three years, the company contributed 1.2 billion Yemeni Riyals to various sectors and humanitarian initiatives in Hadhramaut and beyond, in line with the company’s goal: “Yes to Serving Our Community.”

Engineer Al-Azzab also confirmed that the company is ready to sign new agreements with the local authority to implement additional projects following the success of the new route project. He thanked Governor Al-Bahsani, the Chairman of the Board, Board members, the project contractor, company staff, officials, citizens, and everyone who contributed to completing this vital project.

Following the launch of the new route, a celebratory ceremony was held. During the event, a recorded speech from the Chairman of the Board, Sheikh Engineer Abdullah Ahmed Baqshan, was presented, expressing his happiness at the inauguration of the project, which he described as one of the company’s most important and first partnership projects with the local authority. Another speech was delivered by Salem Sultan Al-Hurr, General Manager of SS Yemen Contracting Company, in which he reviewed the stages of implementing the new route project.

The ceremony also included a welcoming song performed by artist Mazen Al-Sibani, who is also one of the company’s employees, as well as advertisements for the company’s products and a documentary report on the implementation of the new route project.

Afterward, Governor Al-Bahsani toured the factory departments, learning about its operational mechanisms and reviewing the efforts of workers in developing the المصنع and increasing production.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Governor Al-Bahsani was honored with the company’s shield in recognition of his role in supporting investment and completing this vital project. Several officials who contributed to the success of the company’s activities were also honored.

The inauguration and ceremony were attended by the Deputy Governor for Technical Affairs, Engineer Mohammed Al-Amoudi, Deputy Governor for Coast and Plateau Affairs Dr. Saeed Othman Al-Amoudi, Assistant Deputy Governor for Youth Affairs Fahmi Badhawi, Director General of Security and Police for Hadhramaut Coast Brigadier Salem Al-Khanbashi, Director General of Public Works and Roads Engineer Faris Bin Shamlan, Director General of Ghayl Ba Wazir District Dr. Adnan Hamran, along with several civilian and military officials, social figures, and residents of areas neighboring the company’s headquarters