In the barren natural conditions of the province of Marib in Yemen, fruit-bearing apple trees persistently stand to resist emerging desertification. Apple plantations in Marib, extending over an area of approximately 6,300 hectares, have become a symbol of hope in a country suffering from conflicts and unprecedented natural insecurity.
In the year with Marib producing around 145 thousand tons of apples, which constitutes a remarkable 74% of local production, this province has become one of the centers of citrus production in Yemen. Mukhammed Kabaa, the head of the agricultural guidance in Marib, noted: "Marib produces approximately 145 thousand tons a year, and this accounts for 74% of local production," highlighting that Marib is famous for its excellent apples and winter fruits, which are distributed throughout all its gardens.
The region boasts the production of high-quality varieties, such as "Nebil", "Neiblit", and "Nyufl", attracting attention beyond the borders of Yemen. The harvest season opens up a beautiful and coordinated picture, in which workers systematically gather mature fruits from the trees and load them into containers on trucks.