UIII Welcomes Delegation from University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Depok, 1 October 2024 – Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation from Hadramaut University of Science and Technology, Yemen. The delegation, led by Dr. Munir Ahmed Mohammed, Rectors Assistant for Centers and Student AffairsVice, along with Dr. Alawi Saqqaf Alawi Al-aidaroos, Branch Manager of Hadramaut campus, and Saeed Saleh Ali Bahafi, Director of Finance and Administration, was warmly welcomed by Prof. Jamhari, Rector of UIII at the Rectorate building.

Joining UIII’s Rector at this important meeting were several key university leaders, including Dr. Syafiq Hasyim, Acting Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Rifqi Muna, PhD, Head of the Academic Senate, Dr. Chaider Bamualim, University Secretary, Prof. Nina Nurmila, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Yanuar Firdaus, MT, Head of IT at UIII. 

The Yemeni delegation’s visit to UIII was part of their exciting 10-day tour of prominent universities across Java and Lombok in Indonesia. Their mission is to foster meaningful partnerships, exchange knowledge, and explore new opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions. Both sides expressed a shared enthusiasm for establishing academic cooperation, facilitating staff and student exchanges, and engaging in joint research initiatives. 

During the meeting, Prof. Jamhari proudly shared the inspiring vision and mission behind UIII’s establishment, highlighting its role as a global hub for Islamic and interdisciplinary studies. The Rector also discussed the diverse and dynamic student community at UIII. 

The University of Science and Technology, founded in 1994, has built a stellar reputation as Yemen’s top educational institution, serving around 6,000 students, including 250 Indonesian students pursuing religious and Islamic studies. Despite its strong focus on science and technology, the university excels in many different fields. The delegation also spoke with pride about their cutting-edge online learning platforms, which connect thousands of students across various countries. 

The Yemeni university boasts impressive collaborations with institutions in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Turkey, and several African nations, including Djibouti, Somalia, and Mauritania. 

UIII responded with great excitement to the potential for future collaboration. A draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is already in the works, with both universities keen to finalize the agreement. UIII also looks forward to welcoming Yemeni students who wish to pursue advanced studies or apply for scholarships at the university. 

The Yemeni delegation was given an extensive tour of the UIII campus and its state-of-the-art facilities led by Chaider Bamualim, PhD. They were deeply impressed by UIII’s rapid progress and expressed their admiration for the campus and student housing. Both institutions look forward to a bright future of cooperation, with plans to hold follow-up discussions online in the near future.