Al-Hodeidah Sanitation Fund Launches Clean-Up Campaign on Red Sea Coast

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Al-hodeidah: The Sanitation and Improvement Fund in Al-Hodeidah Governorate has initiated a field clean-up campaign in the Al-Katib area, following a significant influx of visitors to the Red Sea shores and Corniche during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

According to Yemen News Agency, the campaign is focused on collecting waste, cleaning sidewalks and public spaces, removing unauthorized constructions erected during the holiday period, restoring the aesthetic appeal of the Al-Katib recreational area, and facilitating the movement of traffic. During the launch, Abdul Nasser Al-Sharif, the Fund's Executive Director, highlighted that this initiative is part of the Fund's urgent plan to preserve the marine environment and enhance the overall appearance of Al-Hodeidah city. He remarked that the high number of visitors during Eid necessitated concerted efforts to remove waste and maintain clean beaches.

Al-Sharif explained that the field teams are diligently working to eliminate all waste and unsightly elements, and he urged citizens and visitors to dispose of trash in designated areas. He emphasized that the Fund will persist in implementing its field plans and awareness programs regularly, aiming to ensure sustained public cleanliness, create a safe and healthy environment that matches the status of the Al-Katib area and its visitors, and reflect the civilized image of Al-Hodeidah Governorate. The region is regarded as a premier destination for domestic tourism and a jewel of Yemen's coasts.