The Arab Academy for Management, Banking, and Financial Sciences in Aden held the public defense of a PhD dissertation in Business Administration on the morning of Sunday, July 26, 2026. The dissertation was submitted by researcher Fares Nasser Saleh Al-Aqili and entitled:

“Organizational Fit as a Mediating Variable in the Relationship Between Talent Management and Institutional Excellence: A Case Study of Safer Exploration and Production Operations Company (SEPOC/SAFER).”

The study focused on examining the mediating role of organizational fit in strengthening the relationship between talent management practices and institutional excellence. Through a case study of Safer Company, the research highlighted the importance of developing human resource management policies and enhancing institutional performance efficiency in the oil and gas sector.

During the defense, the researcher addressed the research problem, objectives, theoretical framework, and methodology, in addition to the key findings and recommendations. He demonstrated a clear command of the dissertation topic and research methods, as well as the ability to discuss and defend the findings.

The Thesis Examination Committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Najat Mohammed Ahmed Jamaan, Chair and Representative of the Supervisor; Prof. Dr. Murad Mohammed Al-Nashmi, Member and Internal Examiner; and Prof. Dr. Saleh Amr Al-Jariri, Member and External Examiner. The dissertation was supervised by Associate Professor Dr. Anwar Salem Misbah.

The committee commended the academic quality of the dissertation and its theoretical foundation and analysis of field data. At the conclusion of the session, the committee decided to accept the dissertation and recommend awarding the researcher a PhD in Business Administration.