العربية 
Sana’a – On Sunday, 27 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1446 AH, corresponding to May 25, 2025 AD, the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology at the University of Science and Technology (UST) organized a workshop to review and approve the development of the program specification document for the Ph.D. in Computing, featuring an elite group of qualified academics, specialists, and employers.
At the opening of the workshop, the President of the University, Dr. Khaled Ahmed Salah, emphasized the workshop’s significance in defining the objectives, standards, and development of the Ph.D. program in computing. He noted that the University of Science and Technology has consistently pioneered the development of its academic programs in accordance with accreditation requirements to ensure the quality of educational outcomes and meet labor market demands.
For his part, the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Bilal Al-Fahidi, explained that this workshop falls within the framework of the faculty’s and the university’s general commitment to keeping pace with rapid developments in computer science, delivering high-quality higher education consistent with national and international academic accreditation requirements, and fulfilling societal and labor market needs. He pointed out the university leadership’s serious drive to elevate the institution’s standing across all pillars, foremost among them being scientific research, which aligns with the broader national focus on scientific research and innovation.
Furthermore, the Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the university, Prof. Dr. Ismail Al-Sharaabi, provided an overview of the university’s graduate programs, indicating that the university has fulfilled the requirements for opening a number of doctoral programs.
The workshop’s agenda included reviewing and approving the program’s mission, objectives, graduate attributes, and structural framework. The session witnessed vibrant discussions and active engagement among participants to exchange ideas, perspectives, and explore avenues for enhancing the program.
The workshop was attended by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Dhaifullah Al-Shammari, Secretary General of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council; Prof. Dr. Fouad Abdul-Razzaq, Director of the Information Technology Center at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Scientific Research; Prof. Dr. Sharaf Abdul-Haq Al-Hamdi, Member of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council; the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Adnan Al-Mutawakkil; along with a number of academic department heads and faculty members from the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, representatives from the labor market, and computing graduate students.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants were honored with certificates of appreciation for their active contributions to the event.
