Yemen participates in Arab early warning systems forum in Tunis

The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology is participating in the second Arab Regional Forum on Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Tunis. The forum, which runs until October 14, focuses on the theme ‘Accelerating the Building of More Resilient and Prepared Communities.’

Representatives from 19 countries, along with various regional and international organizations, are attending to discuss ways to develop early warning systems and enhance readiness for natural disasters and climate change. The Yemeni delegation is led by the Authority's Undersecretary, Abdulraqib Abdulqawi al-Omari.

During the forum, al-Omari emphasized the importance of regional and international cooperation to improve Yemen's meteorological forecasting and disaster preparedness capabilities. He highlighted the need to adopt modern technologies and successful practices from neighboring countries to protect lives and property. Additionally, he stressed the necessity of coordination between the meteorology sector and other relevant entities, such as civil defense, health, environmental, and water institutions, to ensure the timely exchange of data and warnings.