Hodeida - Saba:
Handicrafts exhibition in Dhamar was officially opened on Thursday. The event was inaugurated by key officials, including undersecretaries of Dhamar province Ali Atef and Mahmoud al-Jabin.
Along with Chairman of the General Authority for Small and Micro Enterprises Development Ahmed al-Kebsi, the exhibition, organized by the General Authority for Small and Micro Enterprises Development in partnership with the National Women's Committee.
The exhibition highlights a range of products, including children’s and women’s clothing, bags, belts, and other leather goods.
It is the result of a 60-day training program in advanced sewing and leather craftsmanship, which involved 80 trainees.
Key Highlights of the Exhibition and Opening:
- Training Program Impact: The exhibition is a direct outcome of a training initiative aimed at empowering local artisans, particularly women, in advanced sewing and leather industry.
- Economic Empowerment: Officials emphasized the importance of providing marketing outlets for local handicrafts and improving product packaging to make local goods competitive with imported items.
- Support for Craftsmanship: There was a strong call for government and commercial efforts to support small enterprises through funding, raw materials, and market access.
They also urged commercial malls to reserve space for handicraft products.
- Role of Local Economy: Ahmed al-Kebsi highlighted the need for feasibility studies for small projects, the coordination between various sectors to promote economic self-sufficiency, and the importance of creating job opportunities to reduce unemployment.
- Community and National Contribution: The proceeds of the exhibition will go towards organizing additional training courses, helping to provide sustainable job opportunities and improve the livelihoods of local communities.
This initiative is seen as a significant contribution to Yemen's economic development and national growth.
- Honoring Participants: At the event, certificates of appreciation were awarded to the participants of the leather industry training, recognizing their contributions to the exhibition and the broader goals of **economic empowerment**.
The exhibition is part of broader efforts to transform productive families into economic project pioneers, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the national economy and enhancing the quality of life in Yemen.
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