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Academic and community developments in Yemen

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Academic activities and community events have been reported across various Yemeni institutions. In Aden, the University of Aden’s Faculty of Languages and Translation issued graduation documents for 422 students for the 2025/2026 academic year, a process noted by officials as being completed rapidly. Concurrently, local authorities in Aden held a mass wedding for 40 couples in the Sheikh Othman district to promote social solidarity. In Al Dhale'e, Gulf of Aden International University conducted graduation project discussions for students in the Management and Accounting departments. University leadership, including President Dr. Najib Mohammed Muthanna, attended the sessions where students presented research intended to enhance practical skills and meet labor market needs. Dr. Muthanna emphasized the importance of research that “serves community needs.” Further academic developments occurred at the University of Aden, where the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology concluded graduation project discussions on September 23 and 24, 2026. Students specializing in computer science, information systems, and network engineering presented technical solutions focused on digital transformation. Dr. Mohsen Hussein Al-Haidari, Dean of the Faculty, described these projects as a “vital bridge between academic learning and the labor market.” In October 2026, academic institutions in Aden began expanding postgraduate and financial support opportunities. Dr. Najib Mohammed Muthanna Al-Shuaibi, President of Gulf of Aden International University, launched competitive scholarship examinations for the 2026–2027 academic year to assist high-achieving students. Additionally, the University of Aden is hosting competitive exams for PhD scholarships in accounting, supported by the Sela Foundation for Development. Eighteen candidates are competing for ten scholarships to join the university’s inaugural PhD cohort in this specialization.

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