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EU supports local economic recovery and heritage restoration in Hadhramaut

13.11.2025
Hadhramaut
Press and information team of the Delegation to YEMEN

The European Union Ambassador to Yemen, Patrick Simonnet, accompanied by members of the EU Delegation to Yemen, conducted an official mission to Hadhramaut, visiting Mukalla, Seiyun, Tarim and Shibam. The visit was meant to convey the EU’s strong political support to the Government of Yemen in a key Governorate. It also underscored the European Union’s commitment to supporting Yemen’s local economic recovery, job creation and cultural resilience as part of broader efforts to foster stability and sustainable development across the country.

Simonnet, Bin Madhi
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During the mission, the EU delegation met with national and local authorities, implementing partners and civil society to explore ways to strengthen value chains, improve livelihoods and expand opportunities for youth and women. In Hadhramaut, EU support is driving local economic recovery by boosting productive sectors such as fisheries, agriculture and creative industries, and preserving the region’s rich cultural heritage as a source of social and economic resilience. The visit also showcased tangible results, including rehabilitated agricultural, fisheries and honey markets, alongside new cultural and creative hubs that empower young people. 

“It was a privilege for me to visit Mukalla, Seiyun, Tarim and Shibam, and to meet with national and local authorities, implementing partners and civil society,” said EU Ambassador Patrick Simonnet. “The European Union is proud to support Yemenis in the fields of job creation, livelihoods and culture. Our work aims to empower local communities, generate income, and strengthen Yemen’s long-term resilience.”

Hadhramaut represents one of Yemen’s most dynamic regions, with strong potential in trade, agriculture, fisheries and tourism. Through EU-funded initiatives implemented with partners such as UNDP and UNESCO, as well as local Yemeni organisations, the EU contributes to creating the conditions for economic recovery, including the development of modern market infrastructure, support to micro- and small enterprises, and investment in cultural and creative hubs that provide new employment opportunities.

These interventions are part of the EU’s broader engagement to promote peace, economic recovery and local governance in Yemen, supporting national institutions and communities in moving from emergency relief toward sustainable growth and self-reliance.