King Saud University Collaborates With SDRPY And HSA Group To Train 200 Teachers In Yemen's Governorates

King Saud University, through the King Abdullah Institute for Research and Consulting Studies (KAI), has partnered with the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group, and the Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) to train 200 teachers in Yemen. This initiative targets educators in Aden, Hadhramaut, and Taiz governorates.

The project, funded by SDRPY and HSA Group and executed by KAI and HDP, will last a year. It aims to equip teachers with personal skills and specialised capabilities. Participants will receive international professional teaching certificates to enhance their practices. These certificates aim to set a new standard for professional development among educators.

This initiative seeks to improve teacher efficiency in the targeted areas, positively impacting student outcomes. It also aims to create employment opportunities for participating teachers. The model is endorsed by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).

The signing ceremony took place at SDRPY's headquarters in Riyadh. Attendees included Yemen's Minister of Education Tareq Al-Akbari; SDRPY General Supervisor Ambassador Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber; Vice President of King Saud University for Projects Abdullah Sugair; Dean of KAI Abdullah Al Thabit; and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Scholarships Lina Al-Toaimi.

Also present were Shawki Ahmed Hayel, Chief Operating Officer of HSA Group; Shuaib Al-Zaghir, Chief of the Technical Office at Yemen’s Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation; Mujib Al-Fatsh, General Manager of HDP; and Zaid Qahtan, Yemen's Deputy Minister of Education for the Training Sector.

SDRPY's initiatives aim to make education a key driver for development in Yemen. They focus on enhancing social and economic progress while providing educational access across all age groups. King Saud University's involvement highlights its commitment to human resource development.

Broader Impact on Yemeni Society

The university leverages its national and international reputation with leadership support. It operates as an independent academic institution aligned with Vision 2030 objectives, emphasising Saudi Arabia's role within Arab and Islamic nations.

SDRPY extends its support across eight vital sectors in various Yemeni regions: education, health, water, energy, transportation, agriculture and fisheries, government capacity development, and development programs.

This collaborative effort underscores the importance of education as a foundation for societal advancement in Yemen. By equipping teachers with necessary skills and certifications, it aims to foster long-term improvements in educational quality.

With inputs from SPA