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About University

Al-Riyada University was launched with the best privileges available nationwide and strives to achieve complete leadership among all local universities within a distinguished educational and research environment. It is supported by an outstanding faculty of local and Arab academics, fully equipped laboratories that meet all program requirements, in addition to a university-affiliated hospital for training.

Vission

Excellence in higher education and scientific research locally and regionally in accordance with quality and academic accreditation standards.

Message

Preparing qualified professionals in various disciplines and offering high-quality academic programs aligned with development requirements and labor market needs, within an educational environment that fosters creativity and excellence, while developing partnerships with distinguished universities and scientific and research institutions worldwide.

Goals

● Preparing distinguished graduates in the fields of applied and human sciences to meet the requirements of development, as well as the needs of society and the labor market.

● Encouraging scientific research, innovation, and creativity, and creating a competitive environment to address societal challenges using available and modern resources, in line with the positive value system of Yemeni society.

● Strengthening the relationship between the university and the community through the provision of consultations and studies that facilitate and promote economic and social activities.

● Achieving quality standards in higher education with the aim of establishing the foundations for institutional and program accreditation, and enhancing the university’s reputation locally and regionally.

● Establishing scientific relations and exchanging expertise with distinguished and reputable universities and scientific and research institutions.

● Promoting positive attitudes toward lifelong learning, and working to enhance teamwork skills, cooperation, a sense of responsibility, and ethical commitment among graduates.

● Providing an academic environment that supports freedom of thought and expression in a manner consistent with the social values of Yemeni society, and promoting authorship, translation, and publication activities.

Values

The university focuses on achieving its vision, mission, and strategy through the following core values:

Quality and Excellence: The university is committed to applying the standards of quality and academic excellence and strives to achieve these standards over the next five years (2020–2025).

Creativity and Innovation: The university is committed to encouraging creativity among its members through academic activities that promote innovation and original thinking.

Transparency: The university upholds transparency in setting its policies, decisions, operational mechanisms, and all its activities. It also ensures transparency in addressing the needs of beneficiaries and higher education authorities for the purposes of benchmarking, assessment, and evaluation.

Objectivity: The university and its members are committed to objectivity in decision-making.

Partnership: The university is dedicated to establishing partnerships with other universities at the local, regional, and international levels to ensure the development of its programs and enhance institutional performance.

Integrity: The university is committed to integrity in all its dealings and relationships with external entities (institutions and individuals), as well as with its members and prospective affiliates.

Dedication to Work: The university’s leadership, administration, and staff are committed to exerting their utmost efforts to advance administrative, academic, and research performance.

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Academic Staff

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Graduates

University Leaders

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Prof. Nahla Saleh Al-Kaaki
President of the University
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Assoc. Prof. Salem Aboud Ghanem
Vice President of the University
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Assoc. Prof. Fatima Talib Thabet
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Prof. Ahmed Abdo Ali
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
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Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Talebi
Dean of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences
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Prof. Adel Abdulkhaleq Abdulkarim
Dean of the Faculty of Distance Education

Latest News

16 يوليو 2026

Al-Riyada University Continues Preparations for the Academic Programs Review and Development Workshop

As part of Al-Riyada University's ongoing commitment to enhancing its academic programs and improving the quality of its educational outcomes in line with national and regional requirements, an expanded meeting was held on the morning of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, chaired by the University President. The meeting was dedicated to discussing the final preparations for the Academic Programs Review and Development Workshop.

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16 يوليو 2026

College of Engineering and Information Technology Concludes Graduation Project Discussions for the 2025–2026 Academic Year

The College of Engineering and Information Technology at Al-Riyada University has successfully concluded the Graduation Project Discussions for the fifth cohort of the 2025–2026 academic year. The discussions were held in the presence of distinguished academic staff and specialized evaluation committees.

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14 يوليو 2026

Your future begins with the decision you make today.

After completing high school, a new journey begins—filled with opportunities, choices, and possibilities. Choose your major, plan your future, and start your academic journey with the College of Distance Education at Al-Riyada University. Your future begins with the decision you make today. For inquiries and communication

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