1. Id Al-Fitr (Breakfasting feast), from 29th of Ramadhan to 4th of Shawal.

2. Id Al-Adha (Haj Feast), from 9th to 13th Dhul-Hijah.

3. Hejira New Year (Anniversary of the Holy Prophet Emigration on the 1st. of Muharram ), one day.

4. Anniversary of the Prophet's Birthday on the 12th of Rabie Awal – one day.

5. Labor Day (1st May), one day.

6. Unification Day (22nd May), one day.

7. 26th Sep. Revolution Anniversary, one day.

8. 14th Oct. Revolution Day, one day.

9. 30th Nov. Evacuation Day , one day.

10. Thursday and Fridays, weekend.

Modern and reliable Banking services are available in most cities. Major cards are available, and honored in larger hotels, and banks.

- Banks Working Hours: Sat. - Wed. 8.30 to 12.00; Thurs. 8.00 to 11.30

A modern Telecommunications network that provides worldwide direct access telephone calls, facsimile service, and Internet service covers all the Yemeni land.

The Yemeni capital, Sana’a is only a seven-hour flight away from the major European airlines fly to the Yemeni international airports, and the Yemen Airline flies to major Yemeni cities, remote areas, and the Soqatra Island. There are six international airports in Yemen.

for more information see:  http://www.yemenia.com

A descent network of Asphalt, and dirt roads links all major and secondary cities. Public and private companies provide first-class daily coach services between major cities. Taxi stations also provide their services around the clock.

Tourist hotels are available in all major cities, and many secondary cities, with service levels ranging from one-star to five stars. Some hotels are local subsidiaries for international hotel chains.

There are many and tourist agencies operating under license from the local authorities. They organize tours around the country. They also provide tour guides speaking different languages, and rent out cars for those interested.

600 cigarettes or 60 cigars or 450g. of tobacco are admitted duty free.

The import and export of local currency is prohibited for non-residents.

There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currency but the amount exports should not exceed $3000.

Crude oil production and petroleum refining; small-scale production of cotton textiles and leather goods; food processing; handicrafts; small aluminum products factory; cement.

Grain, fruits, vegetables, pulses, qat (mildly narcotic shrub), coffee, cotton; dairy products, livestock (sheep, goats, cattle, camels), poultry; fish.

Petroleum, fish, rock salt, marble, small deposits of coal, gold, lead, nickel, and copper, fertile soil in west.

Yemen is mentioned in the Quran Karim:

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