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First Session of the National Education Conference Sheds Light on Current Challenges and Ways to Advance the Education Sector in Yemen

The first session of the National Education Conference – Reality and Challenges kicked off this morning, organized by the Yemen International Agency for Development in partnership with the National Center for Studies, with the participation of prominent academics, experts, and educational stakeholders from both inside and outside Yemen.

This session addressed a range of critical topics reflecting the reality of education in Yemen and explored ways to develop the sector amid ongoing challenges.

In his speech, Dr. Ali Al-Abbab, Deputy Minister of Education, reviewed the current status of education in the country, highlighting the government’s efforts to support and develop the sector despite the war and political divisions.

Professor Dawood Al-Hadhabi, a Yemeni researcher and international lecturer, presented a paper emphasizing the importance of developing modern and dynamic curricula as a key entry point to reforming the education system and achieving high-quality learning outcomes.

On the theme of emergency education, Mr. Ayman Qwaider, representative of the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), discussed the standards and principles of education in humanitarian settings, focusing on the main challenges facing their implementation in the Yemeni context.

Dr. Mohammed Haza’a Bakrin, Director of Education at the Kuwait-based Rahma International Society, showcased the organization’s educational interventions in Yemen, stressing the importance of integrated efforts among education-focused organizations.

Dr. Khamis bin Obeid, President of the Arab Union for Private Schools in Oman, discussed the role of private schools in Yemen, emphasizing the potential of partnering with them to add value to the educational process, while also warning of educational risks in the absence of regulation and oversight.

This session marked a dynamic start to the conference, opening the door to in-depth discussions on the reality of education and the development of realistic, sustainable solutions that respond to the needs of Yemen’s education sector.

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Yemen International Agency for Development Opens a New School in Marib – Jufine with Support from Rahma World Association

The Yemen International Agency for Development has opened a new school in Marib – Jufine, with generous funding from Rahma World Association, in the presence of Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Bakri, Deputy Director of the Education Office in Marib Governorate, and several officials and educational and social figures.

Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Bakri praised the agency’s role in supporting the education sector, noting that these educational projects contribute to improving the learning environment for students, positively impacting the educational process. Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Salami, the Executive Director of the agency in Yemen, expressed his sincere thanks to Rahma World Association and the State of Kuwait for their continued support for humanitarian projects in Yemen.

This project is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the education process in Yemen, aiming to provide sustainable educational opportunities for children, especially in affected areas, thus contributing to improving the education level and enhancing future development opportunities.