Dhamar: The Undersecretary of Dhamar Governorate, Ali Atef, inaugurated the sixth festival for productive families, organized by the branch of the National Committee for Women, with the support of the Small and Micro Enterprise Development and Zakat Authority. The festival will continue until the end of Ramadan.
According to Yemen News Agency, the festival includes handicrafts, food products, clothing, perfumes, and leather, coordinated with the Bureau of Economy and Industry and the Tax Authority. Undersecretary Atef emphasized the festival’s role in supporting productive families, promoting local production, and providing permanent income sources. He noted its contribution to reducing unemployment, achieving economic empowerment, and promoting a culture of buying local products.
The head of the branch of the National Committee for Women, Dr. Ashwaq Al-Mahdi, explained that the festival aims to market local products, provide job opportunities, and support the national economy. She highlighted that encouraging local production is essential for achieving self-sufficiency and reducing imports. Dr. Al-Mahdi praised the official support for the festival and underscored the importance of strengthening economic initiatives and enabling productive families to compete in the markets.