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Saba Yemen
7 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Sana'a University marches in solidarity with Gaza
Sana'a - Saba: Sana'a University witnessed a massive student march on Wednesday under the slogan "In Support of Gaza, Our Academic and Student Journey Continues, and Our Activities Are Escalating." Participants in the march—including University Rector Dr. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, along with academic staff, administrators, and students—raised Yemeni and Palestinian flags while chanting slogans condemning the genocidal massacres committed by the Zionist enemy. Protesters denounced the starvation tactics used with the support of the U.S. and Western powers, amid a shameful silence from Arab and Islamic countries. The student masses reaffirmed their commitment to standing at the forefront of those supporting the nation's causes—foremost among them, the Palestinian cause. They also emphasized Yemen's unwavering position in supporting the Palestinian people and continuing efforts in science and education, both in words and actions. Organizers stated that the march is an act of obedience to God Almighty, a form of jihad in His cause, and an expression of religious, moral, and humanitarian responsibility in the face of unprecedented Zionist injustice and aggression. A statement issued by the march condemned the shameful silence and inaction of Arab, Islamic, and Western governments—particularly those that claim to champion human rights—regarding the genocide being committed by the Zionist entity against the people of Gaza and Palestine at large. The statement also denounced the Zionist regime's use of starvation, killing, and the displacement of children and women as weapons—actions that violate all international, humanitarian, and moral laws, charters, and norms. It reaffirmed the students' determination to continue arming themselves with knowledge and to devote all efforts to supporting the oppressed, particularly the women and children of Gaza. The students declared their full readiness to engage in the battle of the 'Promised Conquest' and 'Holy Jihad.' The statement emphasized that no form of aggression will deter the Yemeni people from maintaining their principled, faith-driven, humanitarian, and moral stance in support of the Palestinian people, the causes of the Ummah, and its sanctities—regardless of the challenges. It concluded with a call to all free people and university students around the world to take action in highlighting the suffering of Gaza's people and pressuring their silent Western governments to stand with Palestine. The students expressed appreciation for the operations carried out by the mujahideen in Gaza and across Palestine against the Zionist occupier and its faltering army. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
13-07-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
Sana'a University announces opening of Bridging System coordination & admissions
Sana'a - Saba: Sana'a University has announced the opening of coordination and admissions for the Bridging System for students holding Intermediate Diploma or Technical Diploma certificates (two-year or three-year programs) for the 1447 AH / 2025-2026 academic year. In a statement obtained by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the university clarified that the Student Affairs Department has opened applications for the Bridging System for the new academic year, in accordance with the regulations and conditions outlined in Ministerial Decision No. (12) of 1447 AH / 2025. The statement confirmed that coordination and admissions will remain open until Wednesday, Safar 6, 1447 AH (July 31, 2025) at the Student Affairs Department of the university. Sana'a University urged male and female students holding Intermediate or Technical Diplomas (two-year or three-year programs) who wish to continue their higher education through the Bridging System to apply through the Student Affairs Department to complete registration procedures. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
02-07-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
Obad, al-Bukhaiti inspect paving works of main road inside Sana'a University Campus
Sana'a – SABA The Mayor of the Capital, Dr. Hamoud Obad, and the President of Sana'a University, Dr. Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, inspected today the ongoing paving works of the main road within Sana'a University campus, with a total cost of 103 million Yemeni riyals, jointly funded by Sana'a University and the Capital Secretariat through the General Administration for Community Initiatives. Dr. Obad and Dr. Al-Bukhaiti, accompanied by Engineer Ahmed Al-Mashriqi, Director of Initiative Projects at the Secretariat, and Abdulmalik Al-Radhi and Sami Humaid, directors of Ma'in and Al-Wahda districts respectively, were briefed by Engineer Ali Muharraqah, Deputy Head of the Executive Unit for Public Spaces Development, and the project manager, on the progress of the project. They explained that the first phase includes compacting and paving damaged segments, as well as adding a new asphalt layer to the entire main road. The goal is to improve the university's infrastructure and facilitate traffic flow. As part of the current work, 1,800 meters of asphalt were laid on the northern side of the road, following the paving of the southern side last week. Both the Mayor and University President praised the level of collaboration and partnership in implementing this vital project, emphasizing its importance in serving the university and surrounding areas. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Yemenat
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Yemenat
?Political Translation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Can Machines Be Biased
Assistant Lecturer, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sana'a University, Yemen, and PhD Candidate in Translation and Artificial Intelligence In the digital era, political translation has emerged as a powerful force in crafting narratives, conveying ideological discourse, and shaping collective perceptions across borders. With the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the growing prominence of machine translation tools like Google Translate, DeepL, ChatGPT, Deepseek, Gemini, etc. reliance on automated systems has reached unprecedented levels. Yet this progress invites a pressing question: Are these machines neutral agents? Or can artificial intelligence, by nature or design, be biased when translating politically charged content? The Invisibility of Bias: Can Machines Be Truly Objective? While AI systems are often perceived as impartial, they learn from vast datasets created by humans, datasets that inherently carry cultural, political, and ideological assumptions. This means machine outputs reflect the biases, blind spots, and power dynamics embedded in the original content. Consider the phrase 'المقاومة الفلسطينية' ('Palestinian Resistance'). Some AI translation systems render it as 'Palestinian Resistance,' capturing its nationalistic connotation, while others convert it to 'Palestinian Terrorism,' a drastically different framing that invokes international criminality and strips the term of its sociopolitical context. Likewise, the word 'شهيد' (martyr) is often translated as 'the deceased' or simply 'killed,' diminishing its deeply held cultural, spiritual, and ideological significance. Real-World Cases of Linguistic Distortion by Human Translators and Adopted by AI Systems: Biased translations are not merely theoretical. In 2021, when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke on the Palestinian cause, his statement 'القدس خط أحمر بالنسبة لنا' ('Jerusalem is a red line for us') was mistranslated in international media as 'Jerusalem is important to us' a softened version that diluted the strength and urgency of Turkey's stance. The phrase'العملايات الاستشهادية', 'Martyrdom Operations' offers another clear illustration. Often used in certain cultural contexts to signify sacrifice, it is commonly rendered in Western media as 'Suicide Bombings,' a term that repositions the act within a narrative of violence and fanaticism. Depending on the translator's cultural or ideological lens, the action is reframed as either resistance or terrorism a pivotal distinction in shaping global perception. Political translation becomes especially fraught in contexts of ongoing conflict. Take the term 'جدار الفصل العنصري' ('Apartheid Wall'), commonly used by Palestinians to describe the Israeli separation barrier. Israeli narratives often refer to the same structure as a 'Security Barrier.' The former phrase evokes racial segregation and moral indictment; the latter emphasizes protection and pragmatism. Thus, translation doesn't merely carry meaning, it crafts political reality. The Arabic term 'انتفاضة' (Intifada) faces a spectrum of translations: 'uprising' highlights popular resistance, 'revolt' implies rebellion, while 'violent riots' reduces it to disorder. Each label carries ideological weight, affecting how audiences interpret the legitimacy and nature of collective action. Historical memory is also subject to semantic reshaping. 'النكبة' (Nakba), denoting the 1948 forced displacement of Palestinians, is sometimes diluted in translation to 'The 1948 Palestinian Exodus,' reframing a catastrophic event into a seemingly voluntary or inevitable migration. Similarly, 'حق العودة' ('Right of Return') a legal and moral cornerstone of Palestinian discourse, is occasionally rendered as a 'Request' or 'Demand,' minimizing its legitimacy and eroding its rhetorical force on the international stage. Even seemingly straightforward terms like 'المستوطنات' ('Settlements') are at risk of distortion. When translated as 'Neighborhoods,' the term sheds its colonial, legal, and political implications, offering a sanitized narrative of urban development. Meanwhile, 'التطهير العرقي' ('Ethnic Cleansing') has at times been softened to 'Displacement,' a term that downplays the systemic nature and severity of the crime. Beyond Language: The Ethics of Translation in the AI Age The abovementioned examples underscore a broader truth: AI does not invent meanings in isolation. It inherits and amplifies the linguistic and ideological biases embedded in its training data. Political language is inherently fraught, context-bound, and often contentious, realities that machines, without guidance, are ill-equipped to navigate on their own. The challenge, then, is not to discard machine translation, but to calibrate it. The way forward lies in a hybrid model where human translators, steeped in linguistic nuance and cultural literacy, collaborate with AI to ensure translations are not only technically correct but also ethically informed and contextually accurate. In brief, in an age increasingly defined by algorithms and automation, political translation remains an area where human insight is indispensable. Artificial intelligence is not immune to bias, especially when engaged with polarizing issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or the Russia-Ukraine war. To prevent AI from becoming an unwitting agent of distortion, we must pair the precision of machines with the conscience of humanity. Only then can translation serve as a true bridge between cultures, rather than a battleground for competing narratives.
Saba Yemen
17-06-2025
- Science
- Saba Yemen
Competitive Exams begin for Free University Seats in Yemen for Academic Year 1447H
Sana'a - Saba: Today, the competitive exams for free seats in Yemeni public and private universities for the 1447H academic year commenced at the Electronic Testing Center of the Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University. The exams cover medical, engineering, administrative, and humanities disciplines. A total of 8,410 students (including 2,685 female students) applied for the exams. Among them, 3,177 students applied for medical disciplines and were tested in Chemistry, Biology, and English. Officials overseeing the exams praised the high level of organization and technical preparations at the testing center, which is equipped with over 1,500 computers and accommodates more than 1,000 students per session. Students were distributed across four daily sessions to ensure smooth exam administration. Exams for engineering, computer science, administrative sciences, and humanities will continue tomorrow (Wednesday), while Thursday is reserved for 2,095 late-registered students who completed payment after the deadline. Dr. Hatem Al-Duais, Deputy Minister of Education, confirmed that seat allocation is based on: - 60% competency exam results - 40% high school GPA This allows students to receive their results immediately. Dr. Ibrahim Luqman, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, noted that the 4,000+ free seats compensate for the absence of foreign scholarships due to the ongoing aggression, providing outstanding students the opportunity to pursue their desired specializations. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
