President Ali Abdullah Saleh directed on Tuesday the security and military services in Hadramout province to enhance their efforts to maintain security and stability and combat crime and terrorism.

This came during his meeting with the leadership of the local authority and security, military and judiciary officials in Hadramout province.Saleh also gave his directives to provide necessary credits for some development projects in Hadramout, including the completion of rehabilitating and equipping the Ibn Sina'a Hospital and Motherhood and Childhood Hospital, and the construction of the Sports City in Mukala, as well as the Sports City in Sayon district.He pointed that the State's priorities are the economic and developmental aspects, which all efforts would be devoted for, so as to raise the level of citizens' living and push forward the development process.President Saleh pointed to the ongoing preparations for holding the parliamentary elections on time, stressing the importance of interaction with this important constitutional and democratic right, which is a right of people. At the meeting, a number of issues were discussed including the developmental, investment and security issues that concern to citizens in Hadramout.Hadramout Governor Salem al-Khanbashi submitted a report to President Saleh on what has been achieved in the province at the different levels, topped by the service projects including roads, electricity, education, health and other service facilities.