As part of its strategic commitment to fostering scientific research and enhancing academic output, Sana'a University hosted its sixth annual awards ceremony honoring 102 distinguished faculty members and researchers across various disciplines.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences emerged as the leading institution at the event, securing the highest accolades in both researcher representation and overall publication volume. Faculty researchers made up 21 of the 102 honored scholars. Furthermore, the Faculty contributed over 200 of the university’s 541 peer-reviewed publications produced in 2025, accounting for nearly one-third of Sana'a University’s total research output.

Leadership at the Faculty of Medicine praised the initiative by the university presidency, noting that translating recognition into tangible institutional support fosters a culture of academic excellence and innovation. Deanship officials highlighted that the annual event serves as a key driver for high-impact research, reinforcing the university's standing in regional and international rankings.

The university's recognition model ties researcher awards to objective standards, including publications in indexed journals, citation metrics, and measurable scientific impact. This incentive structure has contributed to sustained research activity, enabling Sana'a University to maintain its position as the top Yemeni institution in global academic rankings for the fifth consecutive year.

Notably, several honored medical faculty members have achieved prominent standings in global citation indexes. Honorees include researchers ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide according to the Stanford University ranking, as well as scholars recognized for career-long citation impact in fields such as medical biochemistry and clinical medicine.


Honorees from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

1. Prof. Molhem Ali Hamood Al-Habori
2. Prof. Ahmed Lotf Ahmed Al-Motarreb
3. Prof. Rashad Abdulghani
4. Prof. Saleh Salem Abdullah Bahaj
5. Prof. Reyad Saif Ali Saif Al-Hammadi
6. Prof. Hassan Mohammed Hassan Al-Mahbashi
7. Prof. Mohammed Abdulwahed Al-Moraish
8. Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Mohammed Hassan Al-Shehari
9. Prof. Salem Mohammed Ahmed Banaja
10. Prof. Bothaina Abdullah Ali Al-Sharafi
11. Prof. Abdulsalam Mohammed Qasem Al-Mekhlafi
12. Prof. Jamilah Ali Mohammed Al-Sanbani
13. Prof. Yahya Ahmed Mohammed Raja'a
14. Prof. Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al-Shami
15. Prof. Mahfoud Abdullah Mohammed Bamashmoos
16. Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Mohammed Abduljabbar Noman
17. Assoc. Prof. Bushra Abdulrahman Rashed Al-Absi
18. Prof. DrAbdullah Ahmed Junaid
19. Prof. Mohammed Ali Naji Eissa
20. Eng. Haitham Mohammed Jawah
21. Dr. Houria Abdullah Ali Al-Ansi​​​​