http://www.almotamar.net صحيفة إلكترونية يومية تصدر عن حزب المؤتمر الشعبي العام (اليمن) http://www.almotamar.net/4982.htm 2008-06-27 Director General of Investment Authority in Shabwa governorate Abu Bakr Farid said the governorate is distinguished by opportunities for tourist, industrial and agricultural as well as oil investments. He added it entertains a fertile investment climate in addition to coastal and desert tourist sites. It provides for industrial areas neighbouring the natural gas project.