LAHIJ, 17th July, 2017 (WAM) -- The UAE has continued its support to the educational sector in the liberated governorates of Yemen, as part of its efforts to rehabilitate local educational institutions and overcome the difficulties facing Yemeni students in continuing their education.

On Monday, Dr. Nasser Al Khubji, Governor of Lahij, launched several technical education and vocational training sector projects in the governorate, following its rehabilitation by the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC.

This move is in line with the UAE's support through its humanitarian and development branch, the ERC, and its implementation of the directives of the wise leadership to develop infrastructure and educational projects, to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people.

Dr. Al Khubji extended his appreciation to the UAE's government and people for their support to rehabilitate the educational infrastructure in his governorate and other Yemeni governorates.

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