The Arab Academy for Management, Banking, and Financial Sciences in Yemen announced, during a press conference held in Aden, the opening of applications for the second edition of the Arab Academy Award for Scientific Research in Economic, Financial and Banking Sciences 2026. The Award is held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Amin Noman Al-Qudsi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and with the sponsorship of the Yemen National Bank.

Participants emphasized the importance of the Award in promoting scientific research and innovation and strengthening partnerships between higher education institutions and the public and private sectors, contributing to economic and social development and keeping pace with recent advances in technology and artificial intelligence.

The Award covers a range of research fields, including financial technology and digital transformation, financial inclusion, sustainable development, the digital economy, project financing and development, e-commerce, governance and social responsibility, data analysis and economic forecasting, and artificial intelligence in business.

The Award offers USD 5,000 for first place, USD 2,000 for second place, and USD 1,000 for third place. The Award’s closing ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 26, 2026.

The second edition also features expanded eligibility, allowing Yemeni researchers living abroad to participate, alongside a broader range of research fields and opportunities for academic competition.