[Saudi Arabia provides approximately US$60 million in aid to the Yemeni government] On October 2, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed al-Jaber, posted on social media on the 1st that Saudi Arabia has provided more than 224 million Saudi riyals (approximately US$59.66 million) in budget support funds to the Yemeni government. Jaber said the payment was provided at the request of the Yemeni government to help the Yemeni government maintain cash flow, support fiscal policy and enhance purchasing power. According to Jaber, the funds were allocated through Saudi Arabia’s “Yemen Development and Reconstruction Project.” He said the "resources, property and interests of the Yemeni people" were under attack by the Houthis. Recently, the Houthi armed forces have stepped up their offensive against the Yemeni government forces and announced a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, which supports the Yemeni government. The Houthi armed forces have captured strategic locations such as the port city of Muha and Pirin Island in Yemen. The Yemeni government said on September 11 that the Houthi armed forces had taken control of the entire western coast of the country and would advance their offensive to the southern Lahj province. (CCTV News)