The Republic of Yemen has adopted an economic policy based on free market. The market mechanism in the private sector giving it a major role in the development of the country's economy.

Population: The population of the Republic of Yemen is 18,078,035 in 2000(average annual rate of natural increase: 3.4%); birth rate: 43.4/1000; infant mortality rate: 68.5/1000; density per sq mi: 89.

The Governmental Institutions. The Republic`s Presidency Office : 276777 - 276776

GLASS BOTTLES & TABLEWARE. Aim of the project: Production of glass bottles and tableware and other glass products. Production Capacity

Yemeni Centeral Bank. Foundation: 1971. Position : Sana`a

Abna`a Al- Yemen for Trade & Investment . Multi- purpose Co:Export, Yemeni Agricultural, Industrial ....

Through the world Co. for Trade Ltd. Multi- purpose Co: Import ,Export ,Agricultural Yailds & Tools ...

The Typing Machines &Papers Multi- Purpose Co: Import the typing machines ..

United Co. for Investment and Commercial Ltd. Multi- Purpose Co: Trading ,Import ,Export, Truism ,Industrial ,Projects ..

Al-sharq Commercial Ltd Co. Multi- purpose Co: Export ,Import,Marketing electronic ..

SANA'A (+967 1) Taj Sheba PO Box 773, Sana'a Tel: 272 372. Fax: 274 129 email: tshacc@y.net.ye Sheraton PO Box 2467, Sana'a Tel: 237 500; 237 508. Fax: 251 521 email: sheraton3@y.net.ye Alyamama Palace PO Box 3

Yemen perhaps is unlucky country , history and circumstances both seem they are always rebel against it as there is someone wants to divest it from its ancient epithet “Arabia flex “ on assumption that it does not deserve it “. An eco

= Al-Ganad Mosque: It is one of the oldest mosques in the world, it was built in 630 AD in the area of Al-Ganad, around 20 km away from the city of Taiz. Moath Ben Gabble, the fellow of prophet Mohammed peace be upon him, who built the mosque. = Youf

= Kokaban: An old historical center and a very fortified fort, sets at 12800 meter above sea level. The city of kokban is fenced in the northern side, and naturally fortified from the other side. = Kuhlan Afar fort: It is one of the most fortified Ye

Al-Raudha. Literally the garden city of Sana’a. Points of interest: the architecture of the Imam Gasim Mosque from the 17th century, the rural clay houses made in the Sana’a style and the vineyards. Every Sunday: Market. = Wadi Dhahar:

= Taiz : Situated at the foot of the 3000m high mountain Djabal Saber; famous for its beautiful mosques from the 13th/14th century. Visit the ashrafiyah mosque, the souqs and the national Museum-and don’t forget to drive up the saber mountain. =

- Kaukban-Shibam: 50km from Sana’a, Kaukaban lies at an attitude of 2800m. the Imam’s retreat in the 16th century, during the First Ottoman conquest. From the fortress town Kaukban there is a marvelous open view over the whole surrounding are

- Sana’a: Sana’a often called the “pearl of Arabia” is the world’s oldest city still alive with all its municipal functions. Founded by Shem, Noah’s son, its history is wrapped in a shround of the past. Situated at

- Hajjah Hajja is guarded by two castles, Noman and Al-Kahira. The province itself is spread out over a number of little hills below al-Kahira. The Al-Kahira citadel on top of the highest peak was constructed by the Turks; its houses a large undergro

It is the center and first capital of Zaidism. The houses in Saada seem to come out of the ground like mushrooms. Unlike sana’a or Hadhramout, houses here are not built with adobe. Applying the so-called “sabur technique”, bulbs of clay