Saudi Arabia Provides Urgent $90 Million Support to Fund Civil and Military Salaries in Yemen
Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Buraik announced today, Thursday, January 15, 2026, that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has provided new and urgent financial support to bolster the Central Bank of Yemen with a total of $90 million.
Purpose: To strengthen the Central Bank’s financial position and ensure the payment of state employees' salaries.
Target Sectors: The funds are specifically allocated for employees in both the civilian and military sectors.
Coverage: The grant covers the salaries for the past two months.
Implementation: Official sources confirmed that the disbursement process to employees has already commenced during these days.
This financial intervention is part of Saudi Arabia's continuous efforts to support the Yemeni government in fulfilling its obligations toward its citizens and stabilizing the national economy.