US embassy cable - 05SANAA1590

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 SANAA 001590 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR PA/PR/FPCW - SILAS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KPAO, OPRC, YM 
SUBJECT: YEMEN'S NOMINATION FOR THE FOREIGN PRESS CENTER'S 
REPORTING TOUR TITLED, "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: SMALL BUSINESS 
DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS INCUBATORS." 
 
The following is Yemen's nomination for the Foreign Press 
Center's Reporting Tour titled, "Economic Development: Small 
Business Development and Business Incubators," August 30 - 
September 17, 2005: 
 
A. Full Name (as in passport): Shaker Mohammed Al-Molsi 
Date of birth: 5/11/1980 
City of birth: Ibb 
Country of birth: Yemen 
Passport Number: 01298861 
Country of Issuance: Republic of Yemen 
 
B. Mailing Address: 
 
Sana'a, Republic of Yemen 
Yemen Times 
Hadda Road 
P.O. Box: 2579, Sana'a 
 
C. Office Telephone Number: + 967 1 268 661 
Home Telephone Number: + 967 1 283 032 
Cell Phone: + 967 73 474 286 
 
D. News Editor/News Reporter 
 
E. E-mail Address: shakermolsi@yahoo.com 
 
F. Emergency notification name: Muharram Muhsen Mohamed 
Phone Number: + 967 1 283 032 
 
G. Shaker works for the Yemen Times weekly. It's independent 
and was the first English language newspaper published in 
Yemen. The Yemen Times is considered an influential news 
organization and the principal English language newspaper 
which covers various issues including economic, political 
and social issues and concentrates on political, economic 
and social developments. It features fairly straight 
reporting of international developments. In terms of size of 
circulation, Yemen Times ranks third amongst all government, 
private and political party newspapers with a bi-weekly copy 
run of 20,000 copies. 
 
The Yemen Times publishes economic, cultural and family 
affairs coverage on a weekly basis. The newspaper also 
features opinion essays and analysis reports. It is read by 
literate urban, young Yemenis and is found on the desks of 
virtually all government officials, intellectuals and 
elites. 
 
H. The focus of the reporting tour meets one of the 
requirements of the media interests in Yemen. The Yemen 
Times is one of few national newspapers that addresses 
economic issues and plays a major role in raising/shaping 
public awareness regarding a multitude of issues. More than 
40% of the population in Yemen lives under the poverty line 
and a majority of the population is therefore dependent on 
small businesses. The U.S. Embassy is very supportive 
through its aid program to Yemen's economic growth and the 
participation of a Yemeni journalist on this program will 
help in promoting awareness about the significance of small 
businesses in the lives of many people. 
 
I. Shaker Al-Molsi has been a news editor for the Yemen 
Times since June 2004. In this capacity, he handles 
editorial responsibilities, editing news stories, reports 
and articles, conducting interviews with local and foreign 
officials, and contributing weekly articles. He is a member 
of a number of media NGOs, including the Yemeni Journalists 
Syndicate. He is skilled in various computer applications 
and the Internet, and speaks Arabic (mother tongue) and 
English fluently. Shaker holds a BA degree in English 
Language from Sana'a University, 2003. He contributes 
articles and stories to a number of Arabic-language 
newspapers, including the Annas independent weekly. 
 
J. He has excellent knowledge of English with very good 
writing and comprehension skills. 
 
K. The candidate traveled only to Egypt in 2003 
participating in a conference on distinguished university 
students. 
 
L. No dietary or physical restrictions. 
 
M. Name and Address of post action officer: 
 
Timothy Fingarson 
A/PAO, U.S. Embassy Sanaa 
Office Tel: +967 1 755 2262 
Fax: +967 1 755 2282 
Cell Phone: +967 73 228 058 
Email: Fingarsontj2@state.gov 
 
Name and Address of back-up officer: 
 
Esam Hamoud 
Information Specialist, U.S. Embassy Sanaa 
Office Tel: +967 1 755 2443 
Fax: +967 1 755 2282 
Home: +967 1 354 139 
Cell Phone: +967 73 213 518 
Email: ghorbanieh@state.gov 
KRAJESKI