Sana’a University CCTLT Hosts Field Visit for English Language and Translation Students from National University
Saturday, 15 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to August 29, 2026
The Community Center for Translation and Language Teaching (CCTLT) at Sana’a University today hosted a field visit for students of the English Language and Translation Department at the National University. The delegation comprised 15 female students accompanied by Ms. Anhar Al-Ahmar. The visit was part of the services provided by the Center to higher education institutions. It reflected the Center’s commitment to strengthening the practical component of translation program curricula at Yemeni universities and bridging academic study with the requirements of the labor market.
The visiting delegation was received by Prof. Ibraheem Tagaddeen, Director of the Center, and Dr. Yahya Obaid, Deputy Director. They welcomed the students and emphasized the importance of field visits in developing students’ language and translation skills and familiarizing them with the realities of professional practice in the translation field.
The visit included an introductory presentation on the Center’s functions and various departments, delivered by Prof. Tagaddeen. He highlighted the key educational and training services provided by the Center in the fields of translation and language education, explained the Center’s role in serving the community, and outlined the working mechanisms followed in implementing specialized translation projects for various institutions and individuals across the country.
The visit also included a field tour of the Translation Unit, during which the students gained practical insight into the translation workflow. They were introduced to the types of documents and translation projects undertaken by the Center, as well as modern translation strategies and tools used to accomplish translation tasks. They also learned about the key practical challenges faced by professional translators and ways of addressing and overcoming them.
Ms. Anhar Al-Ahmar and the visiting students praised the high level of organization and professionalism they observed at the Center. They affirmed that such visits provide students with a valuable opportunity to familiarize themselves with the actual work environment in the translation field, acquire practical experience that supports their academic and professional development, and broaden their understanding of labor market requirements.
At the conclusion of the visit, the administration of CCTLT at Sana’a University reaffirmed its commitment to offering the students opportunities for training and benefiting from the expertise of its specialized staff. It stands as a premier institution for teaching and training that contributes to developing students translation skills, preparing qualified professionals capable of competing in local and regional labor markets, and reinforcing the progress of the translation profession in Yemen.
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