Sana’a University CCTLT Hosts Specialized Field Visit for Media Students from University of Science and Technology.
*Sana’a University CCTLT Hosts Specialized Field Visit for Media Students from University of Science and Technology*
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
As part of its role as a leading, academic, and professional hub and a center of expertise in translation and language teaching, the Community Center for Translation and Language Teaching (CCTLT) at Sana’a University hosted a specialized field visit for a group of twelve students from the Media Program at the University of Science and Technology accompanied by Dr. Esam Al-Jawbaei. This visit underscores the Center’s position as a specialized training reference point, dedicated to bridging the gap between academic theory and professional practice to meet labor market needs.
The visiting students were received by the Center’s Director, Prof. Ibraheem Tagaddeen, the Head of the Translation Unit, Dr. Faisal Al-Dawli, and the Public Relations Officer, Ms. Saba Al-Arshani, who welcomed the group and emphasized the importance of such visits in refining media students’ skills and familiarizing them with modern translation tools, particularly for specialized media translation.
During the visit, the Center Director delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the Center’s mission, educational activities, and specialized training programs. He highlighted its professional translation and language teaching services, as well as its role in preparing media and linguistic professionals to meet the needs of contemporary media institutions.
Students observed the workflow within the Translation Unit, learning about document processing mechanisms, the nature of tasks undertaken, and the professional challenges translators face. They were also introduced to the standards and procedures adopted to ensure the highest levels of translation quality and accuracy.
The students were also acquainted with the Center translators’ experiences in the field of media translation, including the types of texts and media materials handled and modern translation strategies and techniques. Discussions addressed key challenges in translating journalistic texts, news reports, and advertising materials.
Beyond a general orientation, the visit served as a comprehensive applied learning experience. Students were introduced to the Center’s language teaching activities, advanced training programs in translation, and competency-building services designed for learners and professionals across various disciplines.
The visit culminated in a short specialized training workshop on “Media Translation and Its Techniques.” Led by the Center’s Director with participation from the Head of the Translation Unit and senior translators, the workshop explored strategies for processing news and advertising texts, professional challenges in media translation, and the integration of artificial intelligence tools and modern technologies to support and enhance the translation process. This reflects the Center’s commitment to keeping pace with global technological developments in the field.
Center officials affirmed that this visit aligns with Sana’a University’s mission of serving community and expanding cooperation with public and private universities. Through these activities, CCTLT contributes to developing translation programs, improving educational outcomes, advancing specialized translation services in Yemen, and strengthening the integration between media and translation in both academic and professional spheres.
