25 August 2013
Under the auspices of H.E. Minister of Oil and Minerals Ahmed Dares, Yemen LNG announced in Sana’a today the winners of the 2013 scholarship program to pursue their higher education at accredited world-class French universities. 16 scholarship recipients were selected upon a competitive process, and out of them 9 have been admitted to undergraduate program and the remaining 7 to master degree.
The scholarship program covers the full cost of traveling to France, living and studying there.

General Manager, Jacques Azibert, expressed his congratulations to the awardees for their admission to the French universities, stating that “This is the place from where new groups of students are sent each year to study abroad, and likewise, on the other part; we continue sending Yemen LNG cargoes worldwide. As Yemen LNG cargoes traverse the world’s seas and oceans, the Yemeni flag flies high; and likewise, each Yemen LNG-sponsored student outside Yemen brings with him or her the distinctive Yemeni civilization and traditions.

So Yemen LNG is a source of energy and enlightenment for Yemen and for the people of Yemen. We at Yemen LNG pay special attention to education, the first foundation for improving societies. Yemen LNG is therefore proud to run the biggest educational program offered by the oil and gas sector in Yemen.”

Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of France, Mr. Jean Louis Girodet congratulated the scholarship winners and welcomed them to the “bigger Francophone family”.

On the other hand, the General Manager announced the start of the scholarship campaign for the academic year 2014/2015, with the availability of 20 scholarships open for competition as of today for all Yemeni students.

Offering 180 annual scholarships, Yemen LNG runs one of the biggest scholarship programs in Yemen by private sector. These include 20 scholarships to France available for students from all regions of Yemen, 80 undergraduate scholarships in Yemeni universities and 80 technical and vocational scholarships for students from Marib and Shabwa governorates.

A graduate Diploma of Petroleum Studies, major in LNG was launched in 2012 at Yemen LNG School of Technology in Balhaf, with 12 students admitted to the program.

The list of scholarship recipients include:

Master degree
1. Abdulqawi Saif - Telecommunication
2. Adwaa Saleh - French Language
3. Ali Al-Kebsi - Mechanics
4. Fayez Alsedlah - Telecommunication
5. Omar Al-kaf - Industrial
6. Ruqaya Buhaibeh - Chemistry
7. Safwan Alwan - Telecommunication

Bachelor degree
1. Abdulmaged Al-Khulaifi - Computer Science
2. Abeer Al-Mobanin - Civil Engineering
3. Aminah Esmail - Computer Science
4. Awadh Lagsm - Civil Engineering
5. Eman Al-shaour - Computer Science
6. Maher Almusanif - Civil Engineering
7. Marwan Saeed - Mechanics
8. Mufereg Al-Dhuraiby - Civil Engineering
9. Samar Mohamed - Marketing

The event was attended by representatives from Ministry of Oil and Minerals, Embassy of France, French Cultural Center, families of students and Yemen LNG management team.

About Yemen LNG
Yemen LNG Company produces and delivers Liquefied Natural Gas to the Americas, Asia and Europe. Having full control of the LNG chain from the well to the delivery port, and operating state-of-the-art facilities and a fleet of newly built tankers, Yemen LNG offers an environmentally clean energy in unequalled conditions of security and quality. Yemen LNG is one of the safest and most reliable companies of the LNG industry.

The Company aims to be a socially responsible citizen, holding a long-term philosophy and commitment to leave an enduring legacy of genuine care for people, sustainable operations and unrivalled environmental performance in the Oil and Gas industry.