Casualties monitoring group, the Yemeni Landmine Records, said the workers were operating as part of a team in the government-controlled Al-Bouqa area when two anti-tank mines placed on top of each other exploded as they tried to defuse them.
In his address, Al-Rahi expessed regret over “what the majority of officials are doing by destroying the political work without any conscientious deterrent or consideration for the internal and external public opinion.”
His remarks came as concerns grew that the Lebanese central bank might be left leaderless amid a deep financial crisis.
Fayez stressed the importance of Jordanian-Algerian relations and encouraged the removal of any barriers to bilateral investment and trade.
Behha conveyed his country’s pride in the advanced stage of Algerian-Jordanian relations. He emphasized the importance of strengthening and deepening ties in order to benefit both countries and their peoples.
The festival includes a range of cultural mediums such as musical performances, popular chanting, games and poetry contests.
A pavilion organized by the Abu Dhabi Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee will represent the UAE during the six-day festival.