Spain–Yemen relations
Spain–Yemen relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Yemen has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Sana'a. Bilateral relations. The Embassy of Spain in Yemen was inaugurated in April 2006. This opening sought to boost bilateral relations between the two countries, focusing such cooperation on certain aspects: Economic relations. There are no Spanish companies established in Yemen, although some multinationals are present in the market through distribution contracts. The most promising sectors for Spanish companies are infrastructure, fishing derivatives and the development and rehabilitation of tourist areas. To this  it is possible that the desalination of seawater is added in the coming years. A sector that is not at all exploited and perhaps interesting for Spanish companies is that of renewable energy. Solar energy is not just exploited in Yemen and would be an important business niche at this time of drastic fall in oil production. In 2011, the company, "The Valencian Machinist" signed a contract for the installation of five lighthouses on the Red Sea islands. Likewise, several companies have shown their interest in attending various works competitions called by the Government of Yemen, and that it is  possible to be carried out throughout 2012: specifically, the projects of the Moka wind power plant, the laying of a High voltage network, the work and conditioning of the new terminal of the Saná International Airport and the internal communications system of the Ministry of Interior.