Al-Mukalla / University Media
Hadhramout University and Nahd Development Foundation signed today in Al-Mukalla a strategic cooperation agreement that lays the groundwork for launching two Master’s programs in vital and rare disciplines: Mathematics and Private Law.
This agreement represents an advanced model of effective partnership between the academic sector and development institutions. While the university contributes its academic expertise and educational environment, Nahd Development Foundation provides essential financial support that will enable the recruitment of distinguished academic professionals to address shortages in the teaching staff for these specialized programs.
Commenting on this partnership, Prof. Dr. Salem Faraj Bamsoud, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, stated:
“These programs represent a qualitative addition for our graduates and the labor market, and they come in response to the actual needs of the governorate.”

Similarly, Mr. Ibrahim Bin Thabet, General Manager of the Foundation, affirmed:
“This support aligns with the Foundation’s mission to promote human development, empower youth, and ease the burden on students seeking excellence in unprecedented disciplines.”
To ensure the success of these programs, a clear timeline has been established: the Private Law program will welcome its first cohort at the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year, followed by the Mathematics program in the second semester of the same year, ensuring a comprehensive academic preparation.
This partnership aims not only to offer academic degrees but also to invest in intellectual potential and build the human capital needed by Hadhramout in particular and the nation in general. These fields require precision in reasoning (Mathematics) and sensitivity in application (Law). This initiative stands as a step from the community for the community, reinforcing the university’s role as a driver of development and highlighting the responsibility of societal institutions in supporting this mission.
The agreement is expected to play a significant role in reshaping the landscape of specialized disciplines in higher education across the region.
This agreement is expected to reshape the map of specialized disciplines in higher education across the region.



