In a meeting that touched upon the history of Yemeni migration and expatriation, Professor Mohammed Mohammed Mutahhar, former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Expatriates, received a copy of the study "The Mutual Effects of Yemeni Migration." The study was presented by Professor Salwa Muharram, representing the Al-Khair Foundation for Social Development, along with two members of the publication committee: Professor Al-Azzi Al-Salawi, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and Dr. Amr Ma'dikarib Al-Hamdani, a member of the Shura Council. The publication team explained the study's concept, stages of completion, and methodology.
They highlighted its scientific documentation of Yemeni migrations, its analysis of the mutual influences between Yemenis and their host communities, its documentation of the contributions of Yemenis to their host countries, and the impact of expatriation on Yemeni society. The meeting specifically addressed the importance of leveraging the accumulated expertise of institutions and individuals who have worked on expatriate issues, and of linking academic and historical studies with practical experience related to the conditions, needs, and transformations of Yemeni communities abroad.
The significant role played by the late Professor Alwan Al-Shaibani in sponsoring the study and supporting its academic progress through the Al-Khair Foundation for Development, the community arm of the Al-Alamiah Trading Group, was also highlighted. His belief in the importance of preserving the memory of Yemeni migrants and documenting their economic, social, and cultural presence in various countries around the world was emphasized. Professor Mohammed Mohammed Mutahhar expressed his appreciation to those responsible for the study and presented him with a copy, stressing the importance of documenting the Yemeni diaspora experience in a manner befitting its historical depth and the extent of expatriates' contributions to their homeland. He also recalled with reverence the efforts of the late Alwan Al-Shaibani, praising his economic, national, social, and cultural contributions, and his focus on projects whose impact extends beyond the immediate to serve memory, knowledge, and future generations. The study's dissemination to experts in diaspora affairs represents an important step in fostering discussion about its findings and utilizing them in future studies and projects related to Yemeni migration.