The Department of Journalism and Media at the Faculty of Arts, Hadhramout University, today inaugurated the public discussions of graduation projects for the 13th cohort, titled “Truth 360,” in the presence of distinguished academic, security, and community figures.
The opening session was attended by the Acting President of Hadhramout University, Prof. Abdullah Saleh Babair; Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Prof. Mohammed Awad Barasheed; Media Advisor to the Governor of Hadhramout, Mr. Khaled Ahmed Al-Qahoom; Colonel Salah Al-Mushjari; and First Lieutenant Mohammed Buhayyan.
The event featured welcoming and introductory remarks delivered by the Head of the Department, Dr. Ahmed Mansour, and a member of the discussion committee, Dr. Adeeb Al-Shatari.
On this occasion, Prof. Abdullah Babair praised the outstanding quality of the students’ projects and their ability to produce professional media content across various formats and disciplines.
He emphasized that the observations presented by the discussion committee were intended solely to refine and further improve the projects, rather than diminish the value of the students’ efforts.
He also expressed his admiration for the level of creativity and professionalism demonstrated by the students, noting that the University takes pride in witnessing such distinguished academic outcomes.
During the session, students presented eight high-quality media projects designed to meet the needs of both digital and traditional media markets. The projects received wide praise from the discussion committee.
The University’s Visual Identity Project received special commendation from Dr. Mohammed Al-Hamdi, who described it as highly professional and comparable to the branding identities of major institutions.
Dr. Al-Hamdi also praised the digital platform “Juthoor” (Roots), describing it as an exceptional project whose title perfectly reflects the platform’s content and vision.
The short film “The Blue Illusion,” addressing the issue of cyber extortion, impressed both committee members and attendees alike. Colonel Salah Al-Mushjari stressed the importance of addressing such sensitive security and awareness-related issues through media initiatives and productions.
The Sudanese Podcast earned praise from committee member Dr. Wagdi Bawazeer for its rich historical depth, while Dr. Ahmed Mansour highlighted the exceptional effort of the student who independently completed the project.
The cultural platform “Wadam” also received significant appreciation from Dr. Adeeb Al-Shatari for its focus on preserving the Mehri language and cultural identity.
Dr. Al-Shatari further noted that the “Tadamon Sports Supplement” reflected remarkable effort and successfully documented a memorable chapter in the history of Hadhrami football, making it worthy of recognition and praise.
In the documentary category, the film documenting the traditional “Al-Maseef” dance received admiration for its production quality and sound engineering. Dr. Doaa Bawazeer praised the project for its contribution to preserving cultural heritage from disappearance and encouraged its creators to continue their creative journey.
The presentations concluded with a distinguished program titled “Media Insights,” which included a tribute to one of the founding figures of the Department of Journalism and Media at the Faculty of Arts, the late Ahmed Zain Bahameed. Dr. Doaa Bawazeer remembered him as the department’s spiritual mentor and role model, noting that his passing left a profound impact on colleagues and students alike.
The first day of discussions concluded in a celebratory atmosphere filled with pride and optimism, reflecting academic aspirations to enrich the media landscape with qualified young professionals capable of advancing the mission and development of media institutions.