Investment Magazine - Exclusive
Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahwi blessed the plan of the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Investment to establish an electronic platform dedicated to supporting productive families, entrepreneurs and small and micro enterprises, stressing the importance of the project in strengthening the community economy and expanding the base of productive participation.
As part of the government's commitment to supporting investors and their projects, the Deputy Minister of Economy, Industry, and Investment for the Industrial Sector, Ayman Al-Khulqi, conducted an inspection visit to the “Saba Kanooz” Sponge Factory in Bani Al-Harith District, the capital Sana’a, to assess the damage caused by a recent fire.
Investment Magazine – Exclusive
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Deputy Minister of Economy, Industry, and Investment, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Shotri, paid an inspection visit to the General Investment Authority (GIA) to review the workflow and assess staff attendance and discipline following the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
Investment Magazine / Exclusive
The Minister of Economy, Industry, and Investment announced that his ministry is set to issue decisions to localize a list of approximately 20 domestic products, implementing measures to protect them through mechanisms that support national industries. He described this initiative as a significant step toward stimulating the national economy and enhancing the competitiveness of local products.
Introduction:
The government is keen to promote investment in productive and service projects by offering a range of financial and administrative incentives aimed at reducing the financial burden on investors and stimulating economic growth. These incentives are specifically targeted at projects with costs ranging between $100,000 and $1 million, ensuring maximum benefit from both local and foreign investments.
General Incentives:
Introduction
Small and micro enterprises are a key pillar in supporting the local economy, and governments are keen to provide the necessary facilities to enable them to grow and be sustainable. In this context, Investment Law No. 3 of 2025 includes a range of incentives and benefits that aim to encourage these projects, especially those whose cost is less than or equal to $100,000.
The most important incentives and benefits
Investment Magazine / Special
Businesswoman Lina Ahmed, vice president of the sewing and embroidery factories and accessories sector at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sana'a, said that the sewing and embroidery factories sector in Yemen abounds with multiple investment opportunities, including the establishment of factories specialized in the production of specific types of clothing such as sportswear, children's clothing or traditional costumes, in addition to developing small projects to produce textile accessories, home furnishings and souvenirs.
Al-Hodeidah – Investment Magazine
After years of inactivity due to the war, Bajil Food Industries Complex has resumed operations as part of a strategic plan aimed at localizing the food industry and enhancing self-sufficiency. This revival comes with a new vision focused on partnership with the private sector, opening investment opportunities to support local production, reduce reliance on imports, and strengthen Yemen’s industrial base.
A Long History and Economic Impact
Report by: Munira Ahmed
Amid the growing role of small and medium enterprises in supporting the national economy, Yemeni designer Aseel Abdul-Salam Aqlan has emerged as an entrepreneur who successfully transformed his passion for design into a fully-fledged leather bag manufacturing business. Under his brand "Aseel Aqlan," he draws inspiration from Yemeni heritage, aiming to offer a locally crafted product that competes in both domestic and international markets.
From Concept to a Leading Business
Investment Magazine/Private
The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Investment is preparing to launch 46 new e-services through its electronic portal, including amending commercial records, registering patents, accountants' licenses, and managing industrial designs, in a move aimed at facilitating procedures for the private sector and enhancing the business and investment environment in the country.
