Mr. Salem Ahmed Al-Khanbashi, the Presidential Leadership Council Member and Hadhramout Governor, congratulated Hadhramout University on securing second place among Yemeni universities in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, issued by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). He also praised the university for maintaining its presence in the ranking for the third consecutive year, an achievement that further strengthens its academic and research standing among higher education institutions in Yemen and the Arab world.
During a telephone conversation with the President of Hadhramout University, Prof. Mohamed Saeed Khanbash, Governor Al-Khanbashi commended the university’s significant progress in the evaluation results, which included a 25.7% increase in its overall score. He also highlighted the university’s improved performance across six ranking indicators, including the academic environment, research impact, digital presence, international engagement, and other key performance measures.
Al-Khanbashi emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to enhance academic performance, improve the quality of education, and expand scientific and research partnerships in order to further elevate the university’s regional and international profile.
The Governor also congratulated the university on the inclusion of three of its researchers among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide for 2026, according to the ranking released by Stanford University in collaboration with the global academic publisher Elsevier. The recognized scholars are: Dr. Samir Salem Al-Bouri in the field of Networks and Communications, Dr. Saeed Ali Omar Bahaj in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Dr. Muneer Mohammed Baabad in the field of Chemical Engineering.
Al-Khanbashi praised this scientific achievement as a reflection of the university’s growing research influence and the excellence of its academic staff. He commended the efforts of the university’s leadership, faculty members, and researchers in advancing scientific research and knowledge production.
Furthermore, he stressed the importance of continuing to support researchers, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and creativity, and promoting scientific studies that contribute to addressing developmental challenges and serving society.
The Governor affirmed that these concurrent achievements represent a source of pride for both Hadhramout and Yemen, demonstrating the university’s scientific capabilities and the competitiveness of its academic community at regional and international levels. He also underscored the importance of institutional collaboration in sustaining the university’s trajectory of academic and research excellence.
Al-Khanbashi concluded by emphasizing the vital role of Hadhramout University in developing national capacities, advancing scientific knowledge, and contributing to sustainable development, while reinforcing its position as one of Yemen’s leading institutions of higher learning and research
