http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Canadian Nexen grants $ 1 mln to eastern provinces of Yemen [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 19/11/2008] Canadian Nexen Petroleum company has provided one million dollars to help the victims of the flash flood and heavy rains took place last month in Mahrah and Hadramout provinces. The grant was offered during a meeting held here between Oil and Minerals Minister Ameer al-Aidrous and General Manager of the company in Yemen Gregor Mawhinney. During their meeting, al-Aidrous and Mawhinney reviewed the company's future investment plans in Yemen, especially in the field of gas. The two sides also discussed the company's activities in the oil exploration and production in its blocks in addition to its efforts in social development in the country.