AAU celebrates its silver jubilee and the graduation of the 22nd Class

Al-Ahliyya Amman University celebrated the graduation of its 22nd Class totaling 700 students enrolled in various programs.Dr. Sadiq Hamid, AAU President, delivered a speech at the ceremony in which he said that the University is proud today of the graduation of its students who are the builders of the future and holders of hope and who are equipped with knowledge and wisdom. The celebration of this occasion coincides with the University celebrations of its twenty-five anniversary, he noted. AAU is the first private university that was established in 1990 in realization of the bold and wise initiative of Dr. Ahmed Al-Hourani, the founder of the University. Dr. Al-Hourani had inspirations for making considerable changes in higher education. Through his foresight and wisdom, the University was able to produce scientists, academics and students. We hold in pride the eminent scientists who enriched the march of the University, such as Dr. Nasir Al-Din Al-Assad, may God rest his soul, he added. Dr. Hamed noted the remarkable efforts of the chairman and members of the Board of Trustees in supporting the University. He stressed that the University is now considered an outstanding academic landmark that acquired trust, respect, and appreciation at the local, Arab, and international levels, thanks to the outstanding level of its graduates who extend across more than seventy countries. They have turned into leaders, scientists and experts in various sectors. This would not have been made possible without the faculty and administrative bodies, who have undertook their responsibilities with utmost honesty and faithfulness.Dr. Sadeq noted that the University is concerned to keep pace with the Royal directives related to the need to reconsider the academic plans and programs of the universities, link them to the needs of the labor market and keep up with the recent developments in order to raise the level of graduates and increase their competitive chances. At the end of his speech, he congratulated the graduates and their families and prayed for the stability and security of Jordan and its nation and people under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein.The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mufid Hawasheen, delivered a speech in which he congratulated the graduate students and their families. He said that this is a glorious day as we see a remarkable group of graduates who will effectively contribute to the development and construction of the country. He added that the University always seeks to promote and raise the academic level of its students and refine their university experience by all possible means. He noted that these graduates will always be role models in performance, excellence and sense of responsibility and that they will be equipped with knowledge to serve their country and their community. Student Razan Erekat delivered a speech on behalf of the graduates. She thanked the faculty members for their efforts and commitment to provide students with knowledge. She confirmed that the march will continue towards building a strong and cohesive society under the Hashemite leadership.At the end of the ceremony, which was attended by members of the faculty and administrative bodies and the families of the graduate students, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, HE Abdul Karim Kabariti, presented the certificates to the graduates.