25,000

The amount in Yemeni Riyals that the government announced that it will give its employees as a Ramadhan bonus. The president delayed the announcement for the bonus until this week, where it was projected be announced before Ramadhan.

700,000

The number of people that will benefit from the Islah Charitable Society’s donations throughout the month of Ramadhan. Over 100,000 families will receive meat, flour, and dates, among other house needs. Families will also be illegible for the financial support which will be given by the society.

4

Number of thieves that attacked a Bani Matar businessman and took his car away from him as he was driving home from his business. The businessman is one of the biggest in Bani Matar, and his name is Ibrahim Othman Saddam .

2

Total number of hours that the electricity turned off at Al-Thawra Hospital in Sana’a, the biggest governmental hospital. Patients in the emergency room, those ongoing surgery, or those in need of oxygen were not harmed.

13

Yemeni prisoners in Guantanamo that were refused release by Washington due to Yemen not agreeing on the release conditions. Yemen has over 100 citizens currently being held in Guantanamo, and both governments seem to have difficulties in reaching terms related to the release of the prisoners.

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