Socotra – University Media Center
The Education Faculty, Humanities, and Applied Sciences in Socotra, affiliated with Hadhramout University, concluded its series of master’s thesis defenses today by successfully examining the thesis submitted by Wafaa Saeed Alfan Ali, a student in the Arabic Language Department specializing in Language and Grammar. The examining committee approved the thesis, awarded the candidate a Master’s degree with distinction, and recommended printing and publishing it in recognition of its academic merit.
During the defense session, the researcher presented her study, outlining its objectives, methodology, and key findings. The session also featured an extensive academic discussion of the thesis, during which the candidate responded to the observations and questions raised by the examination committee.
The committee consisted of:
- Prof. Fahmi Hassan Ahmed Yusuf from the University of Aden, serving as Chair and External Examiner.
- Prof. Adel Karamah Muaili from Al-Mahrah University, serving as Academic Supervisor.
- Dr. Ahmed Issa Al-Rumaili from Hadhramout University, serving as Internal Examiner.
The conclusion of this series of thesis defenses reflects the Faculty’s ongoing efforts to strengthen postgraduate programs, promote scientific research, expand opportunities for researcher development, and contribute to knowledge production and community service in the Socotra Archipelago Governorate.
The defense was attended by Dr. Saad Amer Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Saeed Abdulrahman Baabad, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Acting Vice Dean for Graduate Studies; Dr. Ahmed Salem Al-Ameri, Vice Dean for Student Affairs; as well as heads of academic departments, faculty members, researchers, interested attendees, and colleagues of the candidate.
This achievement marks an important milestone in the advancement of graduate studies in Socotra and highlights Hadhramout University’s continued commitment to supporting academic excellence, scientific research, and the development of highly qualified scholars capable of contributing to their communities and academic disciplines.



