On this day, Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the headquarters of Akram Al-Jilani Law Firm for Community Development Studies and Consultations, a meeting was held with the firm's staff, comprised of a distinguished group of academics, engineers, lawyers, and specialists in preparing community development studies in all areas of development. Those present were:

Attorney Akram Al-Jilani (General Manager) - Engineer Jamal Raja (Executive Director) - Professor Dr. Fawzi Hamoud Al-Saghir (Deputy Executive Director) - Professor Dr. Yahya Raja - Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Humairi - Dr. Muhi Al-Din Ali Al-Hajj - Dr. Bashir Ahmed Mufreh - Mr. Yasser Murshid (Legal Advisor) - Mr. Nour Al-Din Qanat Al-Hamdani - Engineer Tariq Ahmed Al-Qawli - Engineer Mukhtar Abdullah Fara' - Mr. Ali Ali Al-Hars (Coordination and Networking Officer)

• Mr. Fahmi Mohammed Al-Sarari - Lawyer Wafaa Mohammed Al-Wajih (Oversight Officer) - Lawyer Wijdan Sinan (Director of Personnel Affairs) - Ms. Noura Al-Amri Public Relations - Dr. Mona Al-Malahi (Financial Director)

The meeting began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah for the souls of the martyrs of Gaza. Following this,

Mr. Akram Al-Jilani, the General Manager, welcomed the attendees and outlined some of the office's objectives, stating:

One of the most important goals of the Akram Al-Jilani Office for Legal Consultations and Community Development Studies is to support community organizations and institutions by providing consultations and social studies that address societal issues.

Another objective is to prepare studies for social projects within the scope of specialization to strengthen relationships with institutions active in the community.

The office also aims to support relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations and assist them in the success of their projects in the labor market by preparing detailed studies and developing the capabilities of their employees and training them in future skills.

At the meeting, the Executive Director welcomed the attendees, and his most prominent remarks included:

"It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I welcome you to the Akram Al-Jilani Office for Community Development Studies. The office focuses on studying the issues and problems of society, its culture, structure, and systems. It strives to achieve its desired goals, foremost among which is contributing to the preservation of the Yemeni community's identity in accordance with authentic Islamic values, while embracing responsible modernity that does not compromise the fundamental principles of Yemeni society." Since society and the nation are at the heart of our mission, we believe it is our duty to achieve this goal by producing practical studies that combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience and research. We have the capacity to apply this knowledge to community service projects, thereby cultivating a generation with strong character, balanced behavior, sound judgment, and a deep sense of belonging and national unity. This will enable them to develop and keep pace with advancements in the fields of sociology and social work. Our office holds a distinguished position among similar offices and at the local level, having produced and continuing to produce numerous experts and scholars who are honored to serve their country and community. The office continuously strives to develop its academic programs to align with the needs of the job market. The office provides distinguished studies and consultations, prepared by professors with extensive academic experience and scientific expertise. The office boasts a distinguished team of academic scholars and technicians specializing in preparing feasibility studies in economic, agricultural, fisheries, and infrastructure sectors. It also provides a number of sectors, institutions, and community development programs with specialized personnel related to development, social work, family, women, and childhood.

In conclusion, I hope this office will be a valuable guide and resource for anyone interested in sociology and social work.

During the meeting, the Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Fawzi Al-Saghir, stated:

The office has prepared qualified researchers and social workers who are scientifically and practically trained, capable of understanding and addressing social phenomena and problems. They participate in conducting scientific research that supports practical application and enriches the knowledge base of the specialization, enabling community members to compete in the job market, serve their communities, and achieve the desired development in light of contemporary societal changes and in accordance with Islamic values. And Yemeni Identity

During the meeting, Dr. Yahya Raja presented an overview of the office's objectives and responsibilities.

Dr. Yahya Raja stated at the meeting that the Akram Al-Jilani Office for Community Development Studies will provide a platform for Yemeni development leaders to develop a vision that keeps pace with the evolving situation regarding Yemen's economy. It will work to build a broad consensus on the most important and urgent policies by engaging and empowering active Yemeni voices in this field. This will ensure the success of economic, developmental, humanitarian, and social interventions during and after the conflict in Yemen, which will, in turn, address the needs and rights of Yemeni citizens and guide Yemen towards lasting peace and development.

Dr. Bashir Ahmed Mufreh stated at the meeting that regular meetings of Yemeni economic and development experts should be held to develop public policy papers and research studies on economic, developmental, humanitarian, and social priorities. He also emphasized the importance of engaging key stakeholders and communicating with the Yemeni public to promote the principles of representation and participation for all segments of Yemeni society.

During the meeting, Professor Fahmi Mohammed Al-Sarari delivered a speech in which he said:

"The Al-Jilani Office should serve as a new development model and a foundation for reconstruction, aiming to build a strong state and a robust society over the next fifteen years. This model should focus on transforming the economy into a productive force capable of generating added value and employment opportunities, while simultaneously developing a more robust and future-ready human capital. Furthermore, it should not overlook the potential for providing opportunities to integrate everyone and strengthen social bonds, while ensuring a renewed reorganization of territorial levels and encouraging their interconnectedness." By accelerating the advanced regionalization process in parallel with effective centralization.

We have reached a stage where hesitation and mistakes are unacceptable. We must find solutions to the problems hindering development in our country. Here, I say that we, as consultants, researchers, and academics, should not be ashamed of the weaknesses and errors that have marred our path. Rather, we must learn from them and use them as lessons to rectify imbalances and correct our course to build a strong economy for our beloved country.

During the meeting, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Humairi emphasized:

"Activating the development model is a national responsibility that requires the participation of all energies and competencies. Just as in the preparation phase, we consider the implementation of this model a national responsibility that requires the participation of all the nation's energies and competencies, especially those who will assume governmental and public responsibilities in the coming years."

At the meeting, Dr. Muhi Al-Din Ali Al-Hajj delivered a speech in which he stated:

(This gathering of a select group of academics and researchers at the Akram Al-Jilani Office for Development Studies aims to adopt a development model that embodies a shared aspiration: the transition to a prosperous Yemen—a Yemen of competence, inclusion, and solidarity; a Yemen of sustainability and boldness. He emphasized that this aspiration necessitates mobilizing all the country's resources by placing human capital at the heart of public policy priorities, both as an active participant and a beneficiary of the development process. He affirmed that this aspiration aligns with the urgent expectations expressed by citizens yearning for participation, empowerment, and recognition.)

Finally, all attendees welcomed the opportunity to work as a unified team and strive for the office's success by providing consulting services in development and improving the Yemeni economy.