University of Science and Technology’s main campus in Aden has signed a memorandum of understanding with Soor Humanitarian Foundation to expand cooperation on entrepreneurship, innovation and youth empowerment.
The agreement, signed on Thursday, October 15, 2026, is intended to help students and graduates build skills aligned with labour market needs while connecting academic learning with practical experience.
Under the MoU, the two organisations will develop joint training programs, support startups and entrepreneurial projects, and organise hackathons, competitions and innovation camps. The partnership will also cover development projects, applied research, and cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the green economy.
Students will have access to practical and volunteer training opportunities, while graduates and student entrepreneurs will receive support for their projects. The agreement also aims to strengthen pathways to training and employment.
Dr. Muammar Al-Qutaibi, the university’s assistant president for student affairs, signed on behalf of the university. Asala Najeeb Mohammed, the foundation’s executive director, signed for Soor Humanitarian Foundation.
