Academic Accreditation Council Receives Accreditation Application for the Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery Program at Thamar University

□ Thamar University Media / Saba News Agency / Wednesday, Jumad Al-Awwal 24, 1448. November 4, 2026

■ The Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Sana'a received an application today from Thamar University, requesting technical support to ensure the quality of its "Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery" program and to prepare it for academic accreditation.

The submission took place in the presence of the Minister of Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Hassan Al-Saadi, and the Minister of Civil Service and Administrative Development, Dr. Khaled Al-Hawali. The Chairman of the Academic Accreditation Council, Dr. Adel Al-Matari, and the Rector of Thamar University, Dr. Mohammed Al-Haifi, signed an agreement formalizing the university’s request for the Council’s technical assistance.

This support is intended to ensure the implementation of quality standards for the "Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery" program, paving the way for it to obtain national academic program accreditation.

The agreement entails initiating a self-evaluation process for the aforementioned program, in accordance with the Council’s accreditation standards, guidelines, and official templates. The university commits to following a specific methodology for conducting this self-evaluation within a set timeframe, while the Council will provide the necessary technical and consultative support to ensure the program’s quality and its readiness for academic accreditation.

The Minister of Education and Scientific Research commended the ongoing efforts and positive developments at Thamar University, affirming that it rightfully deserves to be among the leading universities and to play a pioneering role, given its history, location, and significant standing.

He also commended the active and productive academic and administrative momentum currently underway at Thamar University across various domains, while emphasizing the importance of patience and sound, methodical work. He further called upon all universities to strengthen partnerships and cooperation establishing joint agreements and broad collaboration with Thamar University to maximize the utilization of available national resources.

The Minister Mr. Al-Saadi underscored the vital role of the Council for Academic Accreditation and Institutional Quality Assurance in providing technical and consultative support to academic programs at universities, enabling them to attain academic accreditation in accordance with established standards. He also urged all parties to cooperate with the Council and support its developmental initiatives for the greater public good.

From his part, Dr. Al-Matari, the Chairman of the Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance, affirmed the Council’s commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the university. He pledged to facilitate the tasks, processes, and procedures necessary to provide the technical and consultative support required for the university’s programs to secure national academic accreditation.

He noted that this step marks the beginning of a comprehensive support process, which includes providing technical guidance, reviewing self-assessment studies, and dispatching committees to the university to evaluate its status and documentation.

This will assess the university’s readiness for programmatic accreditation, specifically for the "Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery" program, as well as four previously identified programs. The process will also entail a series of specialized training workshops, followed by the formation of review committees, ultimately leading to the final decision on accreditation.

Dr. Al-Matari commended the proactive efforts of Thamar University, noting that it has already signed four programs and is currently preparing for a fifth. He expressed his anticipation for the completion of the self-assessment process a key step in ensuring quality in accordance with established guidelines and within the designated timeframe.

From his part, the Rector of Thamar University, Dr. Al-Haifi, emphasized the importance of integration and the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Thamar University and other Yemeni universities. He also expressed his pride in the university’s distinguished academic and scientific staff across various disciplines.

The signing was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Nashwan Al-Tairi, the Vice Dean for Quality Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hajj, and several faculty members from the college.