http://www.english.hadhramaut.info British-Yemeni Society picks new chairman [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 18/06/2009] The British-Yemeni Society has named ex-British diplomat Newell Barhuni as new chairman. The announcement was made when the society held a meeting Wednesday at the Yemeni embassy's  headquarters in London. At the meeting, Mohammed .M. al-Sada, a Yemeni citizen, was announced as a new member in the society. Yemen's ambassador to the United Kingdom Mohammed Taha Mustafa touched upon the Yemeni-British ties, highlighting the role the society plays to promote the ties through various activities.For his part, acting chairman of the society Julian Lash talked to the attendants about the activities the society implemented last year, bringing up the objectives of the society for this year which include cultural events as well as issuing books on Yemen and organizing tourist trips into the country. Newell authored several books on the Arab World. The British-Yemeni Society was founded in February 1993. Its objectives are to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of the two countries and to advance public knowledge in Britain about the Republic of Yemen, its history, geography, economy and culture.The Society holds regular meetings and lectures and has been involved in sponsoring visits of Yemeni musicians to Britain, the recruitment of British teachers to work in Yemen, support for a medical clinic in Aden, a visit of Welsh musicians and craftsmen to Yemen, and support for publications and exhibitions.It also provides a focus for contact between individuals of both countries for the development of cultural, commercial and humanitarian activities.H.E. the Yemen Ambassador in London and H.E. the British Ambassador in Sana’a are Honorary Presidents.The Society is a charity registered in the UK (No. 1027531) and its affairs are managed by an elected Committee and Honorary Officers.