The Arab Open University – Lebanon celebrated its silver jubilee, marking 25 years of academic achievement and growth.
The university held the graduation ceremony on the Beirut waterfront. Around 500 students from its four colleges received their degrees. In addition, many official and academic figures attended the event alongside the graduates’ families.
The Arab Open University offers its graduates in Lebanon a dual degree. Students receive a Lebanese diploma as well as a degree from the Open University in the United Kingdom.
Through this academic partnership, the university aims to strengthen the quality of education. Moreover, it seeks to improve graduates’ opportunities in both local and international job markets.
During her speech, University President Dr. Yara Hamdan Abdullah addressed the graduates. She stressed that graduation does not mark the end of a journey. Instead, it represents the beginning of a new responsibility.
She also encouraged graduates to carry knowledge as a mission and values as a guiding principle. Furthermore, she urged them to remain loyal to their country and their university.
Meanwhile, Minister of Public Health Dr. Rakan Nasir al-Din congratulated the graduates. He praised the abilities of Lebanese youth and their resilience during difficult circumstances.
According to Nasir al-Din, Lebanon’s young people represent one of the country’s greatest assets. Their energy, knowledge, and skills can help shape a stronger future.
He also praised the Arab Open University and its international partnerships. In particular, he highlighted its efforts to provide modern education that keeps pace with technological developments and job market needs.
At the end of the ceremony, the university honored Minister Nasir al-Din. The celebration then continued with the graduates and their families.
Overall, the event combined the joy of graduation with a celebration of the university’s 25-year journey in Lebanon. It also highlighted its continued commitment to education, development, and future generations.
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