Harbia Al-Himiary has a special connection to Sana'a, whose war-damaged buildings she is helping to restore, as part of a UNESCO-supported initiative.

"There is a common language between me and the buildings. In every house I try to preserve. I feel that the city is grateful to me, and I am grateful to the city because it has taught me a lot", says Yemeni engineer Harbia Al-Himiary, describing her relationship with the Yemeni capital.

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