Media Office, Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Sana'a University
Monday, November 2, 2026
To strengthen academic collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and foster inter-university connections among Yemeni institutions, the Department of English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sana’a University, hosted a student delegation from the Department of Translation at Thamar University on Monday. The delegation was led by Prof. Abdo Ahmed Munsar, Head of the Translation Department at Thamar University, alongside Dr. Faisal Al-Dawli, Head of the Translation Unit at Sana’a University's CCTLT.
The visiting delegation was welcomed by Prof. Abdulrahman Abdulrabbo Al-Darbaji, who expressed appreciation for the academic visit. He emphasized the importance of academic alignment and inter-institutional communication in facilitating knowledge sharing and enhancing the educational process.
The meeting focused on the field of translation as a vital tool for intercultural communication, knowledge transfer, and cross-cultural dialogue. Discussions addressed the rapid transformations within the discipline driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the emerging opportunities as well as the professional challenges facing the future of the translation industry.
Participants underscored the importance of adapting to technological developments and leveraging AI applications in translation practice while maintaining core linguistic proficiency, cultural competence, and analytical and creative skills essential to professional translators.
The session featured an interactive Q&A discussion, during which students raised questions regarding translation practices, career prospects, and challenges confronting translators in the AI era. Dr. Al-Darbaji provided detailed insights and guidance based on his academic expertise, broadening the students' professional perspectives.
The visiting students from Thamar University expressed their gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting the visit's value in gaining insights from specialized academic expertise to support their academic and career development.
The event was also attended by Dr. Buthaina Al-Mahbashi, Assistant Professor of Ecocriticism in the Department of English Language and Literature.
This visit reflects the ongoing commitment of Yemeni universities to expanding academic partnerships, creating direct engagement channels, and providing students with access to specialized expertise to enhance their knowledge, skills, and readiness for technological developments in translation.
