Master’s Degree for Researcher Wahbia Al-Shibani from the Inclusive Development Research Center

Researcher Wahbia Waheeb Shamsan Al-Shibani has been awarded a Master’s degree with distinction in International Development Studies from the Inclusive Development Research Center at Sana’a University. Her thesis, titled “Aligning University Educational Outcomes to Meet Labor Market Needs,” was defended on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

The discussion and examination committee comprised Dr. Saleh Mohammed Hamid as the internal examiner and committee chair, Dr. Abdul Salam Ahmed Al-Dar as the external examiner and committee member, and Dr. Abdul Wahab Abdul Qader as the principal supervisor and committee member.

The thesis aimed to assess the level of university preparation for students in the faculties of Business Administration, Accounting, and Financial and Banking Sciences, as well as the alignment of these faculties’ outcomes with the labor market requirements in the Republic of Yemen, while also evaluating the likelihood of graduates securing employment.

The study revealed several significant findings, notably that a stronger focus on skills enhances graduates’ chances of obtaining job opportunities.

In her thesis, the researcher provided several recommendations, including the necessity for universities to activate their societal and educational roles not only within the university walls but also to enhance their community role in monitoring graduates during their transition to training in the labor market, considering it a professional part inseparable from their other responsibilities. Additionally, there is a need to focus on mental and professional skills, emphasizing competency-based and knowledge-oriented education to prepare students for labor market demands.

The defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, and interested individuals, along with several colleagues and family members of the researcher.