Mukalla / Marketing & Media Dept.

A high-level ministerial committee, mandated by the Minister of Transport, held an extensive consultative meeting today in Mukalla to discuss Public-Private Partnership (PPP) opportunities within the maritime port sector. The session was organized in coordination with the Hadhramaut Chamber of Commerce and Industry and featured prominent local business leaders and investors.

The meeting was presided over by Captain Ali Mohammed Al-Subhi, Deputy Minister of Transport for Maritime Affairs and Ports, alongside Eng. Salem Ali Basamer, Chairman of the Yemen Arabian Sea Ports Corporation (YASPC), and his deputy, Mr. Fwad Alrbaky. Key attendees included Captain Yaslam Mubarak Bouamro, Deputy Chairman of the General Authority for Maritime Affairs, Mr. Omar Abdulrahman Bajeresh, Chairman of the Hadhramaut Chamber of Commerce, and his deputy, Mr. Fares Khalid bin Halabi.

Driving Economic Growth through PPPs In his opening remarks, Captain Al-Subhi welcomed the business community, praising their pivotal role in bolstering the national economy and enhancing Hadhramaut's investment climate. He underscored the strategic importance of activating effective partnerships to modernize Mukalla Port and develop future maritime hubs across the governorate.

Al-Subhi noted that both the Minister of Transport, Dr. Abdulsalam Saleh Humaid, and the Governor of Hadhramaut, Mr. Mabkhout Mubarak bin Pasti, prioritize the port sector as a vital economic lifeline. He called for unified efforts to overcome logistical challenges and accelerate sustainable development in this critical industry.

Unveiling Future Projects: Brom Port During the session, the committee announced YASPC’s readiness to hand over comprehensive development studies for Mukalla Port, along with technical blueprints for the proposed Brom Port project. These initiatives are part of a broader strategic vision to expand operational capacity and enhance the competitive edge of Yemen’s eastern gateways.

Investor Commitment and Infrastructure Proposals The meeting saw constructive dialogue from investors and business leaders, who reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating with government authorities. Participants proposed several initiatives to upgrade port infrastructure and emphasized the need for a transparent framework to facilitate private sector investment, ensuring balanced and long-term economic prosperity for Hadhramaut.