Saudi Arabia has provided an additional SAR 1.3 billion ($346.6 million) in financial aid to Yemen to address budget shortfall and ensure the payment of public sector salaries.
The package is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to support the security, stability and development of Yemen, underscoring the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to alleviating the humanitarian challenges faced by the brotherly Yemeni people and fostering long-term regional prosperity.
New Financial Support
In a statement on X on Thursday, the Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, announced the provision of a fresh economic support to address the budget deficit earmarked for salaries.
The package comes upon the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman. It was delivered through the Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SDRPY), Prince Khalid said.
Promoting Economic Stability
SDRPY, for its part, confirmed the payment, worth of SAR 1.3 Billion, emphasizing that it came in response to the urgent need to support the Yemeni government in paying salaries.
It added that this financial support reduces the budget deficit while enhancing fiscal policy management and the flow of government finances.
By ensuring the consistent payment of salaries, the aid stabilizes household incomes and boosts purchasing power, ultimately strengthening Yemen’s economic stability and path toward sustainable development, according to SDRPY.
Yemeni Gratitude
The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman, Rashad Al-Alimi, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Saudi Arabia’s leadership for the support.
“We commend the new economic support to cover the salaries of state employees – a continuation of the Kingdom’s longstanding and honorable stance alongside the Yemeni people,” he posted on X.
Al-Alimi added that this support “represents a strong message of confidence in the path to recovery and in the new government’s ability to strengthen national institutions and consolidate security and stability.”
Furthermore, he underscored commitment to working closely with the Kingdom to achieve transformation at levels, affirming that the partnership with Saudi Arabia is a “strategic choice for a brighter future.”
In light of this, Al-Alimi urged for collective support for this partnership, describing it as the primary guarantor for institutional building, the improvement of public welfare, and the realization of the people’s legitimate aspirations.
Saudi Support for Yemen
Saudi Arabia is a steadfast supporter for Yemen‘s stability and development. The Kingdom’s developmental efforts focus on the key aspects of daily survival and long-term human potential. Through its non-profit organization SDRPY, Saudi Arabia has ramped up its support from emergency relief to building sustainable infrastructure.
SDRPY has implemented 268 projects and initiatives across more than 14 Yemeni governorates. Covering 8 development sectors, the cost of these projects amounted to $1,140 billion.
In 2026, SDRPY continues to bolster essential sectors such as education and health, notably through the management of major facilities like the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden and the rehabilitation of regional airports and roads.
Additionally, it constructs dozens of model schools and provides university transportation to ensure that a generation of Yemeni youth remains connected to their future. These efforts have played a key role in the stabilization of the local economy and the restoration of public services.
Meanwhile, SDRPY provides aid grants to secure clean water via renewable energy and provide oil derivatives to ensure the continued generation of electricity in the governorates of Aden, Al-Mahrah, Shabwah, Abyan, Lahij, Hadhramaut, and Socotra.
