PhD Degree Awarded to Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Ahmed Al-Khazzan in Criminal Law
Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Ahmed Al-Khazzan was awarded a PhD degree in Criminal Law for his dissertation titled: Criminal Confrontation of Crimes Affecting the National Economy under Yemeni Law, which was submitted to the Faculty of Sharia and Law – Sana’a University. The dissertation defense was held on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The PhD Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Prof. Khaled Abdulbaqi Mohammed Al-Khatib | Internal Examiner | Chair |
| 2 | Prof. Mohammed Rajeh Hamoud Najad | Main Supervisor | Member |
| 3 | Prof. Muneer Mohammed Ali Al-Joubi | External Examiner | Member |
The dissertation aimed to:
- Examine the nature of economic crimes and assess their impact on the national economy.
- Analyze the existing legal framework governing the prosecution of such crimes in Yemen.
- Identify the challenges and obstacles facing the effective enforcement of relevant laws.
The researcher recommended the following:
- Strengthening the legislative framework by updating anti-corruption and economic crime laws to keep pace with contemporary developments.
- Enhancing the capacities of judicial and law enforcement bodies in combating economic crimes.
The dissertation defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, and specialists, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.
