Sana'a: Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Ali Al-Yafie, inspected the operations of the Architectural Studies and Training Center, which is affiliated with the General Authority for the Preservation of Historic Cities and Landmarks. He reviewed the training and qualification services the center provides for students, researchers, and those interested in cultural and architectural heritage, as well as its permanent stone exhibition and the materials used in the maintenance and restoration of historical, heritage buildings and landmarks.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Minister, along with Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Mohammed Al-Mawlid, Mayor of the Capital Dr. Hamoud Obad, Member of Parliament Dr. Ali Abu Hulaika, Political Bureau Member of Ansar Allah Mahmoud Al-Junaid, and President of the General Authority for the Preservation of Historic Cities Abdulwahab Al-Mahdi, also observed the implementation of a training course on risk management in architectural heritage sites. The course is being conducted by the center with the participation of 92 students from the Architecture Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Sana'a University.
Dr. Al-Yafie praised the efforts of the Authority and the Center in preserving Yemen's cultural heritage and in strengthening the capabilities of students, researchers, and specialists to perform their academic and professional roles with competence and quality. He affirmed the Ministry's commitment to cooperating with students and researchers in heritage and history-whether in architecture and construction, manuscripts, or antiquities-and noted that the Ministry, through its affiliated authorities, will continue to provide support and facilities for university students in cultural, tourism, archaeological, and historical fields.
The Minister further stated that the Ministry has already implemented several training and qualification programs for students of the Archaeology Department and the Faculty of Engineering in the areas of manuscript, artifact, museum conservation and restoration, as well as methods of managing and preserving archaeological, tourist sites and landmarks. These programs have been funded by the Heritage and Cultural Development Fund. He urged the trainees to make the most of the course outcomes in developing their skills and capabilities.