The Rector of Yemen Research Foundation Commends Thamar University's Scientific and Organizational Excellence in Hosting the 6th International Conference on Emerging Smart Technologies (eSmarTA-2026)

□ Thamar University Media | Safar 20, 1448. August 4, 2026

■ Dr. Radwan Shaddad, of the Yemen Research Foundation, commended the outstanding scientific and organizational level demonstrated by Thamar University in hosting and organizing the 6th International Conference on Emerging Smart Technologies and Their Applications (eSmarTA-2026), held at the university's Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics. He emphasized that this event represents a leading model in organizing specialized scientific events and reflects the university's ability to bring together researchers and experts on a leading international academic platform.

Dr. Shaddad affirmed that Thamar University demonstrated its active scientific presence through this conference, showcasing its distinguished academic and organizational capabilities that qualify it to host specialized conferences in the fields of modern technology. He commended the efforts of the university leadership, the Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics, and the scientific and organizing committees that contributed to the success of this scientific event.

During his participation in the conference, the head of Yemen Research Foundation announced the launch of a new specialized scientific journal, the Journal of Innovative Information and Communication Technology (JIICT). He explained that the scientific papers accepted at the conference will be a major source for enriching the journal's issues with the latest studies and research in the fields of information and communication technologies.

He pointed out that the conference represents a prestigious scientific platform that brings together a select group of researchers, academics, and experts from within and outside Yemen to present the latest scientific and research outputs in the fields of computer science, communications, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and information technology, thus contributing to the advancement of scientific research and the exchange of knowledge.

Dr. Shaddad commended the significant efforts made by Thamar University in preparing and organizing this two-day scientific event. He expressed his hope that the conference sessions and scientific discussions would contribute to producing high-quality recommendations that serve academic, research, and industrial institutions, and support the application of smart technologies in serving society and development.

The head of Yemen Research Foundation also welcomed the keynote speakers, experts, and researchers participating in the conference, emphasizing that the presence of these scientific elites represents a valuable addition to the conference, contributing to the transfer of leading expertise and experiences, and strengthening avenues for scientific cooperation in the fields of emerging technologies and their future applications.

This praise from Yemen Research Foundation affirms the scientific standing that Thamar University has established through organizing this international conference, and its growing role in supporting scientific research and innovation, and enhancing the presence of Yemeni universities in the fields of technology and digital transformation.