Sana’a University Researcher Receives Prestigious Arab Award for Best Master’s Thesis on Women’s Issues

Friday, April 24, 2026

In a notable academic accomplishment that adds to the university’s track record of research excellence, researcher Marwa Abdulhaleem Al-Habbari, a student at the Inclusive Development Research Center (IDRC) at Sana’a University, has been awarded Best MA Thesis on Women’s Issues in the Arab region. The recognition came as part of the first edition (2025–2026) of the Arab Women Organization Award.
Al-Habbari shared the award for her thesis entitled “The Social and Economic Empowerment of Yemeni Women with Disabilities and Its Relationship to Development: A Case Study of the Capital Secretariat (Sana’a).” The study addressed a critical issue related to the status of Yemeni women, particularly women with disabilities, through an in-depth academic analysis that highlights the strong link between empowerment and the requirements of sustainable development.
This award is regarded as one of the distinguished initiatives launched by the Arab Women Organization in collaboration with UN Women, with the aim of encouraging specialized academic research on women’s issues in Arab universities. The first edition witnessed broad participation of 54 academic studies from 15 Arab countries competing for the award. This reflects both the high level of competition and the importance of this achievement.
This accomplishment underscores the quality of research output at the IDRC and its dedication to supporting studies that address priority development issues, especially woman empowerment and the strengthening of their role in the community.
The award marks an important milestone in the researcher’s academic journey and serves as strong motivation for continued excellence and contribution to scientific research in ways that support development and address social challenges.