*Monday, September 28, 2026*

The Department of Agricultural Economics at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Sana'a University, convened a formal defense session (Seminar 1) to review the Master’s thesis proposal submitted by researcher Amal Abdullah Naji Al-Mansouri, titled "The Role of Digital Technologies in Enhancing the Performance of the Fisheries Sector in the Republic of Yemen (2010–2025)."
The session was held under the academic supervision of:
• Prof. Khaled Qasem Qaid, Chair of the Agricultural Economics Department
• Prof. Khaled Al-Haj, Main Supervisor
• Prof. Fawzi Al-Sagheer, Co- Supervisor
The review and evaluation committee comprised:
• Prof. Dhafer Musleh Huwaida, Committee Member / Examiner
• Prof. Ali Al-Yasani, Committee Member / Examiner
• Prof. Jalal Fadhl, Committee Member / Examiner
• Prof. Abdulmajeed Bajash, Committee Member / Examiner
• Prof. Mohammed Raweh, Committee Member / Examiner
• Prof. Fawzi Al-Sagheer, Committee Member / Examiner
During the session, the researcher presented the core components of her research proposal, outlining the study's objectives, significance, methodology, literature review, theoretical framework, hypotheses, and analytical tools. Following constructive feedback and technical recommendations from the committee members, the proposal was formally approved and granted defense clearance.
The committee commended the researcher’s scholarly efforts and highlighted the relevance of the study to supporting national production and sustainable resource management. The defense was attended by faculty members, academic peers, and graduate students.