Prime Highlights:
- The UAE will provide $1 billion to support Yemen’s energy sector, reinforcing its long-term commitment to improving living conditions and promoting sustainable development.
- The initiative aims to help Yemen build a modern, reliable, and sustainable energy system through partnerships and clean energy expansion.
Key Facts:
- The UAE’s investment is expected to supply clean energy to 2–3 million homes, create over 6,000 jobs, and reduce more than 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions.
- Solar projects already developed in Aden and Shabwa will deliver clean electricity to over one million homes, with further expansions planned in storage and distribution networks.
Background:
The UAE will provide $1 billion to develop Yemen’s energy sector. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed this initiative, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is closely following up. This shows the UAE’s ongoing support to improve life and promote sustainable development for the people of Yemen.
The announcement occurred during the UAE’s participation in the inaugural Yemen National Energy Conference (YFNEC 2025). Mohamed Hamad Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Yemen, said the funding will help Yemen strengthen its sustainable energy systems, address sector challenges, and build partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Yemen’s Prime Minister, Salem bin Braik, welcomed the UAE’s long-standing support and said the investment will help the country move towards growth, stability, and stronger public services. The event saw wide international participation, including UN representatives and global partners working to improve Yemen’s energy and electricity infrastructure.
According to Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and CEO of Global South Utilities, the UAE’s new investment portfolio will supply clean energy to between two and three million homes through solar and wind projects. The initiative is expected to create more than 6,000 direct and indirect jobs while reducing over 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions and saving more than 1.25 billion kWh of fuel.
He added that the company has already developed major solar projects in Aden and Shabwa, which together will deliver clean electricity to more than one million homes. The company will build new solar panels, improve storage, and upgrade distribution networks.
The UAE’s broader goal is to help Yemen build a modern, reliable, and sustainable energy system that supports economic growth and attracts long-term investment.
