*Sana'a – Sana'a University Media*
Saturday, October 10, 2026 (Rabi' al-Thani 28, 1448 Hijri)
Sana'a University Rector, Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, today launched the University's new and upgraded digital portal system. The system encompasses more than 60 independent websites for faculties, centers, vice-rectors' offices, hospitals, and administrative and service facilities, alongside 50 specialized media platforms delivering content in both Arabic and English, thereby reinforcing the University's digital identity and highlighting its scientific and academic standing locally and internationally.
During the launch ceremony, Prof. Al-Bukhaiti affirmed that the project represents a qualitative leap in the University's technical development journey, aiming to present an integrated picture of its academic and research capabilities, services, and achievements through new websites characterized by ease of use, swift access to information, quality design, security, and reliability.
He pointed out that the true significance of the project lies in how these websites are utilized, activated, and continually enriched with content. The Rector stressed the need for faculty deans and center directors to play an active role in updating their institutions' data, publishing activities, research, and scientific achievements, and highlighting educational, research, and service capacities to reflect the scale and stature of Sana'a University.
The Rector highlighted the University's substantial academic and human capital, comprising more than 56,000 male and female students and thousands of academic and administrative staff. He noted the expansion witnessed by postgraduate programs, which grew from 15 master's and doctoral programs in 2015 to 240 programs in 2026.
He explained that the University has achieved progress in several international and regional academic rankings in recent years, driven by the growth of peer-reviewed scientific publishing and improvements in institutional and digital performance. He emphasized that developing websites and integrating portals across faculties and research centers serve as vital factors in enhancing the University's presence in global ranking indicators and showcasing its scientific accomplishments.
Prof. Al-Bukhaiti reviewed the development phases of the University's websites since 2000, passing through updates in 2006 and 2009, up to the development phase initiated in Ramadan 2026 by an engineering team from the University's Digital Transformation Center. He touched upon previous challenges faced by the sites, including cyberattacks, and the importance of migrating web hosting to a more secure and stable environment through a partnership with the national company "Suhobcom."
For his part, the CEO of Suhobcom, Eng. Mishaal Thabit, praised the cooperation with Sana'a University in upgrading its websites and electronic platforms. He affirmed that the cloud hosting partnership contributes to supporting the University's digital transformation path and enhancing system reliability and cyber presence, noting that the main website, following its development, now reflects the University's identity and standing with greater clarity.
In turn, the Project Manager, Eng. Ghada Al-Asadi, reviewed the preparation and implementation phases of the website and media platform upgrade project. She explained that it was based on an analysis of the current status, identifying strengths and shortcomings, and devising appropriate solutions to unify digital identity and electronic work standards while maintaining the distinct identity of each faculty and center, improving user experience, and facilitating access to information and services.
She indicated that the digital ecosystem comes within the framework of the University's extensive academic and research infrastructure, which includes 86 buildings, 490 auditoriums and lecture halls, 23 libraries housing over 289,000 references, 207 laboratories, and 29 scientific and research centers, in addition to more than 56,000 male and female students, including approximately 6,000 in postgraduate programs. She also pointed to the migration of official hosting to a more secure and stable environment, activating advanced technical and cloud security tools, and reorganizing website management and access privileges.
The launch ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TeleYemen, Dr. Ali Nussari; Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Ibrahim Al-Muta'a; Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Hamoud Al-Ahnomi; Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Prof. Mohammed Shukri; Rector's Assistant for Centers Affairs, Prof. Zaid Al-Warith; Rector's Assistant for Media Affairs, Mr. Adel Al-Hababi; as well as faculty deans, directors of scientific and research centers, website and social media administrators, directors general, secretaries of faculties and centers, and a gathering of male and female students..
