Harbia Al Himiary
Yemeni engineer
Harbia Al Himiary is a Yemeni engineer. She is currently leading a United Nations project focused on rebuilding the city of Sanaa, Yemen's capital. She is the first female leader of a construction project in her country.
Early life and education
Al Himiary was born in the city of Sanaa. She had initially gone to university to study medicine, but switched to an engineering degree after two weeks.
Work with UNESCO
The Yemeni Civil War, which began in 2014, has killed thousands of people and displaced more. It has also led to the destruction of many buildings, including those that are of historical interest. Yemen's heritage sites are also threatened by environmental degradation and the economic crisis caused by the war. To preserve and restore Yemen's heritage and history, UNESCO began a cash for work project to restore historic sites across Yemen.
As part of the project, Al Himiary has worked in the old city of Sanaa and the city of Zabid.
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