Arab Academy Organizes the Third Human Resources and Training Forum in Aden Under the Theme “From Challenges to Solutions”

The Arab Academy for Management, Banking, and Financial Sciences – Yemen Branch organized, on Sunday morning, June 29, 2026, the activities of the Third Human Resources and Training Forum at Al Petra Hall, Coral Hotel, in the interim capital, Aden, under the theme “From Challenges to Solutions: Practical Insights for the Future of Human Resources,” under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Dr. Amin Noman Al-Qudsi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The opening ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Mohammed Omar Banajah, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, along with a number of ministry undersecretaries, university presidents, members of the Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council for Higher Education, and representatives of banks, institutions, and companies.

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdul Salam Al-Tuwaiji, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized the importance of moving from diagnosing human resource challenges toward providing innovative solutions and practical insights linked to labor market needs. He stressed the importance of connecting higher education outcomes with continuous training and bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical application.

For his part, Prof. Dr. Murad Mohammed Al-Nashmi, Director of the Arab Academy – Yemen Branch, emphasized that investing in people is essential to keeping pace with economic and technological transformations. He highlighted the importance of the role of human resources as a strategic partner in decision-making, change management, and enhancing productivity.

The opening of the forum included a documentary film showcasing the outcomes of the two previous forums and their contributions to developing the capabilities of young professionals. It was followed by a number of specialized presentations, including a presentation by Dr. Abdullah Haider Shamsan on building flexible human resource systems, a presentation by Dr. Zaher Al-Ramahi on human resource costs versus returns, and a presentation by Ms. Shereen Amr, Head of the Human Resources Sector at Banque du Caire, on job engineering in an era of change.

The forum’s program addresses a number of key themes, including human resources as a strategic partner, their role within institutions, the challenges they face, and practical solutions and recommendations, with the participation of a distinguished group of experts, academics, leaders, and specialists.

Dr. Murad Al-Nashmi also announced the Academy’s readiness to organize the First International Conference on Digital Transformation, Innovation and Sustainable Development (DTISD 2026) in partnership with the University of Aden and with technical sponsorship from IEEE.