Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences held a scientific workshop on the morning of Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in the 22 May Hall to discuss and approve the organizational bylaws of Jiblah University Journal for Medical and Health Sciences and to review the proposed Bachelor of Dental Technology Program. The workshop was attended by a number of experts and consultants from within Yemen and abroad, as well as academic and administrative leaders and faculty members.
The workshop commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an followed by the Yemeni National Anthem. In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Matari, Rector of the University, welcomed the participants, particularly those who had traveled from outside the governorate. He emphasized that the university remains committed to implementing its strategic development plans, both in updating its academic programs and strengthening scientific research. He noted that approving the journal’s organizational bylaws represents an important step toward enhancing research productivity, while the proposed Bachelor of Dental Technology Program responds to the growing demand for qualified specialists in this field and reflects the university’s commitment to offering high-quality programs aligned with scientific and professional developments. He also highlighted the significant support provided by the Ministry of Education, and Scientific Research, the Ministry of Public Health and Environment, and the local authorities in facilitating the university’s expansion plans, stressing that these efforts will undoubtedly contribute to improving healthcare services and serving the wider community.
In his address, Prof. Dr. Hatem Abduh Al-Da’is, Deputy Minister of Education, and Scientific Research, affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to developing academic programs and strengthening scientific research and academic publishing across Yemeni universities. He praised Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences for its continuous efforts to modernize its academic programs and enhance its institutional capacity in line with the ministry’s vision of improving the quality of higher education.
For his part, Brig. Amin Al-Warafi, Deputy Governor and General Secretary of the Local Council, commended the university’s role in supporting the education and healthcare sectors. He stated that the university’s ongoing development of academic programs and scientific initiatives reflects an ambitious institutional vision aimed at preparing highly qualified graduates capable of meeting the needs of society. He further noted that the university has made remarkable progress year after year in infrastructure development, academic advancement, and program enhancement, describing the workshop as clear evidence of the university leadership’s foresight and its continuous commitment to development and innovation.
Prof. Dr. Faisal Abu Lohoum, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, delivered a presentation outlining the rationale for establishing the Bachelor of Dental Technology Program. He emphasized the program’s importance in preparing specialized graduates equipped with the scientific knowledge and practical skills required by the labor market, reaffirming the faculty’s commitment to continuously updating its programs in line with advances in dental science and technology. At the opening of the workshop, Dr. Mogeeb Ali Alsaeedi, Dean of the Center for Development and Quality Assurance, welcomed the participants and explained that the workshop forms part of the university’s ongoing efforts to enhance its academic and research systems and promote quality assurance and academic accreditation through updating its regulations and academic programs in accordance with higher education requirements and scientific developments.
The workshop was divided into two scientific sessions. The first session focused on discussing and approving the organizational bylaws of Jiblah University Journal for Medical and Health Sciences. During this session, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ali Al-Hazmi, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Postgraduate Studies, presented the journal’s strategic vision and organizational regulations, highlighting its role as one of the university’s major scientific initiatives aimed at supporting research and promoting academic publishing in accordance with internationally recognized scholarly standards, thereby strengthening the university’s research presence locally and regionally. The second session was devoted to discussing the Bachelor of Dental Technology Program Specification Document. Dr. Mogeeb Ali Alsaeedi presented the program’s strategic framework, while Dr. Ala’a Saif Al-Qahtani, Quality Unit Coordinator at the Faculty of Dentistry, reviewed the curriculum and benchmarking references used in designing the program. Both sessions were chaired by Dr. Wael Almaqtri, Vice Dean of the Center for Development and Quality Assurance.
Following extensive academic discussions and careful review of both documents, the workshop concluded with the approval of the organizational bylaws of the university’s scientific journal and the adoption of the Bachelor of Dental Technology Program Specification Document, ensuring their compliance with quality assurance and academic accreditation standards. The workshop concluded with an emphasis on the importance of continuously developing academic regulations and programs, strengthening scientific research, and supporting the university’s pursuit of quality assurance and academic accreditation in order to enhance educational and research outcomes and better serve the community and the healthcare sector.
On the sidelines of the workshop, Prof. Hatem Abduh Al-Da’is, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Matari, toured several university buildings and ongoing construction projects. During the visit, he reviewed the progress of construction works and received a briefing on implementation stages and future development projects. He praised the university’s continuous expansion of its infrastructure and the steady enhancement of its academic and educational capabilities.
The workshop was attended by:
Dr. Mohammed Al-Hetar, Vice Rector for Student Affairs
Prof. Dr. Abdulkafi Abdulfattah Saleh Al-Rifa’i, Vice Rector of Dhamar University for Student Affairs
Prof. Issam Hifzallah Wasel, Advisor to the Rector of Dhamar University for Centers Affairs
Mr. Abu Zaid Al-Shaja’a, General Director of the District
Mr. Hameed Al-Mutawakel, General Director of Al-Sabrah District
Public Relations and Media
Mr. Basheer Al-Ba’dani