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Saba Yemen
19-06-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
Ministry of Education Announces Basic Certificate Exam Results
Sana'a - (Saba): The Ministry of Education and Scientific Research announced today the results of the Basic Certificate Examinations for the academic year 1446 AH, with a success rate of 90.88 %. In a press statement, the Deputy Minister of Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Hatem Al-Duais, congratulated the students on their success in the exams. He explained that the total number of students who took the exams was 295,958. He explained that 288,525 students attended the exam, while 7,433 students were absent. He stated that 262,212 students passed the exam, while 26,313 students failed. The Deputy Minister confirmed that students can obtain their results starting today by calling 161 on their landline or by sending their seating number via an SMS via the Yemen Mobile network. He expressed his thanks and appreciation to all the teachers who contributed to the success of the school year, as well as the committees working to prepare and implement the basic exams in the capital, governorates, local authorities, security committees, and media institutions, overcoming the repercussions of the ongoing aggression and its unjust blockade on the country. For his part, the Acting Undersecretary of the Curriculum and Education Planning Sector, Hamid Ghathaya, discussed the efforts made to ensure the success of the exams and the electronic marking mechanism within the framework of automating general exams, which mitigated the problems that had previously plagued exams. For his part, the Director General of Examinations, Najib Al-Matari, stated that students who failed one or two subjects will be tested in the supplementary exam scheduled for the 24th of Muharram. He confirmed that the results of the General Secondary Certificate Examination will be announced in the coming days. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
17-06-2025
- Science
- Saba Yemen
Competitive Exams begin for Free University Seats in Yemen for Academic Year 1447H
Sana'a - Saba: Today, the competitive exams for free seats in Yemeni public and private universities for the 1447H academic year commenced at the Electronic Testing Center of the Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University. The exams cover medical, engineering, administrative, and humanities disciplines. A total of 8,410 students (including 2,685 female students) applied for the exams. Among them, 3,177 students applied for medical disciplines and were tested in Chemistry, Biology, and English. Officials overseeing the exams praised the high level of organization and technical preparations at the testing center, which is equipped with over 1,500 computers and accommodates more than 1,000 students per session. Students were distributed across four daily sessions to ensure smooth exam administration. Exams for engineering, computer science, administrative sciences, and humanities will continue tomorrow (Wednesday), while Thursday is reserved for 2,095 late-registered students who completed payment after the deadline. Dr. Hatem Al-Duais, Deputy Minister of Education, confirmed that seat allocation is based on: - 60% competency exam results - 40% high school GPA This allows students to receive their results immediately. Dr. Ibrahim Luqman, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, noted that the 4,000+ free seats compensate for the absence of foreign scholarships due to the ongoing aggression, providing outstanding students the opportunity to pursue their desired specializations. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
15-05-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Workshop in Sana'a addresses Gap between computer education outputs & labor market needs
Sana'a - Saba: A workshop titled "Bridging the Skills Gap: Aligning Computer Education Outputs with Labor Market Demands – From University to Employment, Vision and Application" was held today in Sana'a, organized by the Emirates International University. The workshop brought together a selection of academics and deans of engineering and computer science faculties from various universities, representatives from the Ministries of Education and Communications, relevant authorities, employers, and graduates. It aimed to diagnose the gaps between academic outputs in computer-related disciplines and labor market requirements, assess the alignment of national academic standards, curricula, teaching methods with current and future market needs, and develop practical solutions and a roadmap to bridge these gaps. During the workshop, Deputy Minister of Education and Scientific Research Dr. Hatem Al-Duais praised the university's initiative in organizing the event and involving stakeholders, education experts, and IT professionals to discuss the causes and effects of the gap between computer education outputs and labor market demands. He emphasized the importance of producing actionable, measurable solutions to bridge this gap and achieve comprehensive developmental progress. Dr. Al-Duais highlighted the university's focus on quality programs and strategic planning in all its academic and educational activities, expressing the ministry's readiness to collaborate with universities to address the gap in engineering, computer science, medical, and technical fields. He called for cooperation in aligning education outputs with labor market needs and stressed the importance of collective efforts to implement the workshop's recommendations effectively. For his part, Dr. Ahmed Al-Hubub, Chairman of the Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council for Higher Education, emphasized the workshop's role in evaluating the compatibility of higher education outputs with labor market demands. He noted that academic programs can only be effective after studying labor market needs, affirming that universities' adherence to "NARS" (National Academic Reference Standards) documents and their enhancement is a key solution to bridging the gap. Dr. Nasser Al-Mofari, President of the Emirates International University, explained that the workshop served as an interactive platform to highlight the challenges graduates face when transitioning from academia to the workforce. The event focused on developing educational programs that keep pace with changes and meet societal and labor market needs. He added that the workshop sought to identify key gaps between academic and practical skills, analyze employment challenges from the perspectives of graduates and employers, and propose actionable solutions. National expert Dr. Sharaf Al-Humdi presented the workshop's objectives, survey results from beneficiaries, and the importance of sustainable partnerships between education and the labor market. Meanwhile, international quality expert Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharjabi analyzed the causes, context, and effects of knowledge, skill, and value gaps among graduates, proposing solutions through knowledge-based economy drivers, institutional performance governance, IT infrastructure, and education innovation. Engineer Mishal Thabit, representing the private sector and employers, discussed current and future labor market trends in computer-related fields and the skills needed to enhance graduates' capabilities. Participants were divided into groups to examine experiences from graduates' perspectives, analyze and evaluate gaps, assess the availability of current and future knowledge and skills, review gaps in "NARS" standards, and explore sustainable education-labor market partnerships. The workshop concluded with practical solutions and a roadmap to bridge the gap. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
