Taiz celebrates the graduation of 1,200 wounded, families of martyrs, and prisoners from the "Ihtiraf" Institute

2025-10-08

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi, head of the Supreme Council of the Popular Resistance,

Taiz: Special

Taiz witnessed a massive public celebration on Tuesday to mark the graduation of 1,200 students, including wounded, families of martyrs, and prisoners, from the Ihtiraf Institute for Training and Rehabilitation. The celebration was held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi, head of the Supreme Council of the Popular Resistance, on the occasion of the national holidays of September, October, and November. The celebration was attended by a large number of officials and citizens.

The class, which was named "Martyr Ifthan Al-Mashhari," was the fourth to graduate from the institute. It includes 17 professional, technical, and engineering specializations, as part of a program aimed at qualifying young people and enabling them to enter the labor market, launch their own businesses, and support their families.

In a speech by the Supreme Council of the Popular Resistance, Sheikh Abdul Raqeeb Al-Subaihi, Vice President of the Council and Chairman of the Popular Resistance Council in Aden Region, said that the celebration of the Ihtiraf Institute for Training and Rehabilitation's graduation of the martyr Ifthan Al-Mashhari class, which includes 1,200 male and female graduates from the families of martyrs and wounded, represents a moment of pride and loyalty that reflects the spirit of the resistant Taiz, which opened its doors with knowledge, work, and determination, despite the siege and suffering.

In his speech, Al-Subaihi conveyed the greetings and congratulations of Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Popular Resistance, to his sons and daughters, the graduates, and his deep appreciation for the efforts of the institute's management and training staff. He emphasized that "Ihtiraf was not merely a training facility, but rather a comprehensive national project that transformed pain into hope, and need into productivity, under the inspiring slogan, 'My Profession is in My Hands.'"

He added that this class, named after the martyr Ifthan Al-Mashhari, embodies the meanings of loyalty to the principles of the martyr who was assassinated by criminal hands about three weeks ago in the midst of this resilient city. He added, "We are confident that Taiz will prevail for her blood, and we salute the security efforts and achievements that followed her tragic assassination, asking God to accept her into the highest heavens."

Al-Subaihi praised the significant role played by Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi, saying, "He is an exceptional fighter who combined the struggle of arms with the struggle of construction. He never stopped caring for the wounded and the families of martyrs and supporting pioneering development projects. The Ihtiraf Institute is one of his most prominent national landmarks."

For his part, the First Deputy Governor of Taiz, Dr. Abdul-Qawi Al-Mikhlafi, said that the local authorities in Taiz Governorate, led by Governor Nabil Shamsan, are proud to participate with the Ihtiraf Institute for Training and Rehabilitation in the graduation ceremony of the martyr Ifthan Al-Mashhari class, coinciding with Yemen's celebrations of the September, October, and November holidays. He emphasized that Taiz will remain the beating heart of the Republic and the home of the free.

The First Deputy Governor praised the efforts of Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi and the Ihtiraf Institute in serving the wounded, the families of martyrs, and prisoners through training and economic empowerment programs, which embody the spirit of resistance in the fields of construction and development.

Deputy Al-Mikhlafi emphasized that the people of Taiz will remain partners in sacrifice and construction, continuing to strive. With determination towards freedom and dignity, in loyalty to the sacrifices of the martyrs and the patience of the wounded, and in faith in the just federal Yemen for which the heroes fought.

In her speech on behalf of her fellow graduates, graduate Shaza Al-Sarari praised the efforts of the Ihtiraf Institute for Training and Qualification and its significant role in equipping them with numerous qualitative skills that enable them to enter the job market with confidence and competence. She noted that the Ihtiraf Institute was not merely a training center, but rather an integrated national and knowledge-based institution that contributed to the development and qualification of the Yemeni human being.

Al-Sarari said, "On behalf of all my fellow graduates, we extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the founder of this great institution, Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi, President of the Supreme Council of the Popular Resistance, who has always been by our side. He has our utmost loyalty and appreciation." She added, "Here we are today, carrying the skills we have acquired, heading towards the fields of work with determination and resolve. We promise to be the best ambassadors for the Ihtiraf Institute and to make our success a success for society as a whole."

For her part, Ms. Hayat Al-Dhabhani, Director General of the Professional Training and Rehabilitation Institute, said that the institute is celebrating today the graduation of its fourth batch, named after the martyr Ifthan Al-Mashhari. She explained that the total number of graduates since the institute's establishment four years ago has reached approximately 5,000 students, divided into four batches: the first (1,000), the second (1,300), the third (1,500), and the fourth (1,200).

Al-Dhabhani pointed out that Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi, the institute's founder and head of the Supreme Council of the Popular Resistance, has been and continues to be at the forefront of those serving the wounded, the families of martyrs, and prisoners. She noted that these groups suffer from the abandonment of the legitimate authorities.

She added: "Based on his deep belief in the ability of people to rise up whenever given the opportunity, Sheikh Al-Mikhlafi was keen to establish the Professional Training Institute under the slogan: 'Don't give me a fish every day, but teach me how to fish.'" She added that it would be a beacon of training and production and a center for acquiring professional and life skills.

The Director of the Professional Institute announced that Sheikh Hamoud Saeed Al-Mikhlafi had donated 120 million riyals to the graduates, with each receiving 100,000 riyals.

Al-Dhabhani explained that the institute offers specialized training programs for the wounded, families of martyrs, and prisoners, in recognition of their sacrifices for the liberation of the homeland. She noted that over the past years, the institute has implemented economic empowerment programs for more than 700 graduates, in addition to opening a professional sewing workshop to meet the needs of the local market and provide direct job opportunities for graduates.

Al-Dhabhani explained that the institute includes 23 training departments in various fields, most notably: men's and women's tailoring, mobile phone maintenance and programming, decoration, hairdressing, the International Computer Driving License (ICDL), carpentry, aluminum and iron, confectionery and pastry making, incense and perfume making, professional photography, engraving, electrical wiring and solar energy, and first aid.

The ceremony included a number of hymns praising the institute's achievements and outputs, as well as numerous national artistic pieces, renewing our loyalty to the martyrs, wounded, and heroes of the resistance, in a festive atmosphere filled with joy and pride in the graduates' accomplishments and perseverance.