Under the generous patronage of the President of the Republic, Field Marshal Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the Governor of Hadhramout 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 Hadhramout Governorate. The project was funded 75% by the local authority of the governorate and 25% by Arabian Yemeni Cement Company Ltd. (AYCCL) 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 Hadhramout 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 Ltd. (AYCCL) 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 Hadhramout 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 Hadhramout 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 Hadhramout 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