As part of its Quality Week 2024 events, Al-Rowad University hosted a prominent scientific seminar titled: "Challenges of Implementing Quality in Yemeni Universities: The Role of the Board of Trustees and Strategic Market Partnerships."

Key Scholarly Contributions:

National Quality Challenges: Prof. Abdulraqib Al-Samawi (Member of the Academic Accreditation Council) highlighted the structural obstacles facing Yemeni higher education, offering practical solutions to align institutional performance with accreditation standards.

Leadership & Governance: Prof. Riyadh Al-Aqab (Chairman of the Board of Trustees) discussed the vital role of governing boards in fostering a culture of quality through policy-making and continuous institutional support.

University-Industry Synergy: Prof. Abdulmalik Al-Qabati (Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering) presented a roadmap for building effective partnerships with the labor market to ensure that academic programs meet the evolving demands of the global and local economy.

Conclusion:
Moderated by University President Prof. Ali Salam and inaugurated by Dr. Aaida Al-Shami, the seminar concluded with a commitment to enhancing internal quality systems and fostering collaboration with the private sector to achieve sustainable academic development.