العربية 
Sana’a – Under the patronage and in the presence of the President of the University of Science and Technology (UST), Prof. Al-Qasim Mohammed Abbas, the Department of Electronic Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering organized today a specialized workshop to discuss and develop the mission, objectives, learning outcomes, and study plans for a number of new and specialized academic programs. These included Electric Vehicle Engineering, Civil Aviation Engineering, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering, and Aviation Science and Technology.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Al-Qasim Abbas stressed the importance of launching such specialized programs that keep pace with rapid scientific and technological advancements, and enhance the university’s capacity to meet development needs and labor market demands.
He further highlighted UST’s commitment to pioneering modern academic programs that respond to future transformations, calling on participants to focus on building skill- and competency-based learning outcomes that prepare graduates capable of competing and excelling locally, regionally, and internationally.
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Adnan Al-Mutawakel, welcomed the participants, noting that the development of these programs was based on benchmarking against several reference programs in reputable Arab and international universities and academic institutions, ensuring alignment with modern academic standards and global best practices.
The workshop witnessed broad participation from leadership of Yemenia Airways, aviation engineers, experts, and academics from within and outside the university, as well as representatives of relevant bodies. In the presence of the Dean of Development and Quality Assurance, Prof. Amin Al-Kastaban, participants discussed the development of the four academic programs’ components in a manner that enhances their quality, aligns them with the needs of industrial and service sectors, and contributes to supplying the labor market with qualified competencies in modern engineering and technological fields.
Discussions also covered reviewing each program’s mission, objectives, study plans, and targeted learning outcomes, aiming to prepare qualified engineering cadres equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to keep pace with rapid developments in engineering and technology.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the mission statements, objectives, study plans, and learning outcomes of the programs were approved after incorporating feedback and recommendations, in preparation for completing the necessary academic procedures for accreditation. This step further supports academic development within the Faculty of Engineering and underscores UST’s commitment to offering modern educational programs that meet the needs of society and the labor market.
