As the delegation is on the move from Sanaa to Sayum and then Mukalla, there’s not much to inform until I get more details from them. In the meantime, Cheb Ali has posted photos taken during the trip on his Facebook. Be a member here. The group are now in Al Mukalla and busy getting ready for the conference/industry dialogue, trade exhibition and gala dinner concert. Visit the blog for more updates later.
IIF2008 organising chairperson Sabariah Abdullah (right) being interviewed by media from Radio Television Malaysia in Sanaa
Cheb Ali poses in front of the specially chartered plane that will take them from Sanaa to Sayum
Conference coordinator Bro Shah Kirit (right) speaking with Yemeni officials aboard the chartered flight to Sayum
Panoramic view of Al Mukalla from the Hotel room.
In comparison, the breathtaking view of Al Mukalla at night
The Malaysian delegation made time to visit the Hadramout Chamber of Commerce
A signboard that shows where the IIF2008 conference and trade exhibition will be held from 22 to 24 Dec 2008
Saba Islamic Media Executive Director Bro Abu Bakar (left) stands with Cheb Ali in front of Saba Islamic Bank in Yemen. Though unrelated, the Saba brand name is familiar to Yemenis
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alhamdhulillah everyone’s safe!
really cool saba islamic bank, love it!
mukallas so pretty.. i want to go.. =’(
Salams mashimaro!
You might just get to go there one day insyAllah. Mukalla looks really exotic from Cheb’s photos. It seems the team have been kept very busy since the launch of the conference and exhibition. Good crowd turnout. I’m sure the business delegates are glad they came along. As for those who ancestors were from Yemen, I am sure this was a significant homecoming. I wonder what news awaits us when they return. Will post more photos and reports when Cheb gets back.