Thamar University Discusses Developing its Institutional Performance and Enhancing its Presence in Academic Rankings

□ Thamar University Media / Rabi Al-Thani 30, 1448. October 11, 2026

■ Thamar University discussed today a set of strategic directions aimed at developing its institutional performance, enhancing its presence in international, Arab, and local academic rankings, and improving scientific research indicators and digital transformation. This took place during its second periodic meeting for the year 2026, chaired by the University Rector, Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Hassan Al-Haifi, and attended by his deputies, assistants, deans of faculties, the General Secretary, and a number of officials and stakeholders.

The University Rector opened the meeting by congratulating the five researchers who were selected among the top 20% of researchers worldwide, praising this scientific achievement, which reflects the research presence of the university's affiliates. He emphasized the importance of building on these successes, expanding the scope of scientific production, and enhancing its quality.

The meeting reviewed the university's current status and its academic and research performance indicators, and discussed mechanisms for its development according to approved standards. Emphasis was placed on modernizing the digital infrastructure and developing and disseminating data documentation tools to enhance institutional performance, highlight the university's scientific output, and bolster its presence on relevant academic platforms and databases.

In this context, the attendees discussed completing the development of the university's official website, updating the websites of scientific journals and faculty members, finalizing the digital identity system, establishing a comprehensive research database, and developing data documentation and archiving mechanisms to ensure the accuracy of information, its accessibility, and its use in monitoring academic and research performance.

The meeting also addressed the creation of email addresses and digital identities for graduate students within the university's digital system. This will enhance integration between its academic and administrative components and elevate the level of digital services provided to students and researchers. Furthermore, the meeting discussed mechanisms for documenting undergraduate graduation research, highlighting outstanding projects, and recognizing the best research in each college to encourage research excellence and foster a culture of innovation and scientific production among students.

The meeting emphasized the importance of integrated efforts between the university leadership, its colleges, and its academic and administrative units, working according to specific priorities and measurable indicators, in order to improve performance, enhance the quality of academic output, and solidify the foundations of institutional excellence.

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