Faculty Media | Thursday, 12 February 2026
In line with the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology at Hadhramout University’s efforts to enhance the integration between theoretical knowledge and practical application, the Department of Food Science and Technology organized a field scientific visit for third‑level students to the Hadhramout Industrial Complex, with the aim of providing them with hands‑on experience in the food manufacturing sector.
During the visit, accompanied by Dr. Awsan Bahramz and Dr. Wael Al‑Sabban, students explored operational systems and quality control mechanisms across several key production lines. The tour included an overview of the stages of water purification and treatment, as well as automated processes of bottling, air blowing, and sterilization, in accordance with approved health standards in the bottled water production line.
The visit also covered the snack production line (Tarzan), where students observed the stages of raw material mixing, cooking, and shaping using modern extrusion technologies, in addition to drying processes, flavoring, and packaging. Emphasis was placed on quality assurance procedures and critical control points to ensure the safety and quality of the final product.
The supervisors indicated that this visit forms part of the department’s plan to prepare qualified graduates with a strong practical understanding of industrial work environments. They highlighted the importance of direct exposure to technological differences between liquid product manufacturing and dry food production, as well as the varying quality management processes in each.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Faculty Deanship and students expressed their appreciation to the management of the Hadhramout Industrial Complex for their hospitality and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of strengthening partnerships between the university and the industrial sector to support the development of the educational process and better prepare graduates for the labor market.