In an academic and humanitarian scene embodying the highest values of loyalty and appreciation, the Presidency of Hadhramout University commemorated this morning the memory of two distinguished figures of knowledge and national service\u2014its former presidents, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Omar Bamashmos and Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Bamatarf. The memorial ceremony was held under the gracious patronage of Mr. Salem Ahmed Al\u2011Khanbashi, Member of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Hadhramout, and witnessed broad official and academic attendance. Participants reflected on the legacy of the two late leaders whose contributions spanned decades in the service of education, scientific research, and human development.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Governor of Hadhramout, Mr. Hassan Al\u2011Jilani, opened the ceremony, conveying the greetings of Governor Al\u2011Khanbashi to the audience. He affirmed that the passing of Dr. Bamashmos and Dr. Bamatarf represents a profound national loss, given the enduring ethical legacy and scholarly and administrative vision they leave behind for generations. He praised the university\u2019s pioneering role in honoring its founders and academic trailblazers.<\/p>\n
Subsequently, the President of Hadhramout University, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saeed Khanbash, addressed the audience, describing the occasion as \u201cmoments in which words fall short,\u201d as the university bids farewell to two eminent figures who left a decisive mark on its academic and administrative journey. He announced the decision of the University Council, at its fourth session for the 2025\u20132026 academic year, to immortalize their memory by:<\/p>\n
He noted that both figures left clear and lasting impacts in the fields of accounting, agriculture, water resources, and environmental studies at the local, regional, and international levels.<\/p>\n
Family of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Omar Bamashmos:
\nThe late professor\u2019s brother, Mr. Hassan Abdullah Bamashmos, delivered the family\u2019s address, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the university for this initiative. He stated that the late professor belonged to the first generation that contributed to nation\u2011building and was the first Yemeni to obtain a doctorate in accounting and public finance. Thousands of students studied under his guidance and later became professors, ministers, and leaders. He also highlighted the pioneering role of his professional consultancy office in strengthening the national economy through solid scientific studies. He concluded by noting that his appointment as President of Hadhramout University represented a fitting culmination of a distinguished career. In a later statement, Mr. Hassan Abdullah Bamashmos renewed his thanks to Prof. Dr. Mohamed Khanbash for organizing the memorial, prayed for mercy upon both late figures, and affirmed that their legacy endures through their knowledge and students.<\/p>\n
Family of Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Bamatarf:
\nThe late professor\u2019s brother, Mr. Mohammed Bamatarf, described his brother as \u201ca teacher, a role model, and a source of guidance,\u201d stating that he instilled in his children the belief that seeking God\u2019s pleasure is the ultimate goal, and that knowledge is the path. He extended sincere thanks to the university leadership for holding the memorial ceremony, documenting the late professor\u2019s biography in a book, and naming the engineering hall after him\u2014an initiative he described as proof that academic institutions do not forget their devoted pioneers.
\nAnother brother, Mr. Makarem Bamatarf, expressed happiness with the university\u2019s recognition of this \u201cacademic icon,\u201d considering it evidence of loyalty and trust in the institution. He affirmed that the late professor was a kind and deserving individual, prayed for mercy and forgiveness for both late figures, and thanked the university and attendees for their respect and appreciation.<\/p>\n
Mr. Saleh Ali Al\u2011Attas described Dr. Bamatarf as an academic pioneer who combined methodological rigor with high objectivity, noting his competence in representing Yemen internationally and his service as Minister of Agriculture prior to leading the university.
\nDr. Abdullah Bahashwan, Director of the Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, recalled his tenure as Vice President of the University, emphasizing the immense efforts exerted by both late leaders to develop the institution and consolidate its academic standing, and prayed for God\u2019s mercy upon them.<\/p>\n
The ceremony concluded with prayers for the two late professors, amid renewed commitments from the university leadership and staff to continue the path of loyalty toward those who dedicated their knowledge and efforts to human development. Attendees affirmed that Hadhramout University will remain faithful to its covenant with its noble pioneers and guardians of knowledge.<\/p>\n
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