Prof. Sari Hamdan Presides Over the Second Day of Al-Ahliyya Amman University’s Graduation Ceremony for the 32nd Cohort – Second Semester

Prof. Sari Hamdan, President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University, presided over the university’s second graduation ceremony held on the evening of July 23, 2025, at the Arena Theater, celebrating the graduation of students from the second semester of the academic year 2024–2025, cohort (32). The ceremony honored graduates from the following faculties: Pharmacy, Allied Medical Sciences, Nursing, Information Technology, Architecture and Design, Engineering, and Agricultural Technology. The event was attended by Vice President Prof. Ahmad Hamdan, Assistant to the President for Accreditation, Quality, and Planning Dr. Iyad Shaaban, along with faculty deans, academic and administrative staff, and a large audience of graduates’ families and invited guests. The ceremony commenced with the Jordanian national anthem, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran by student Adam Al-Hadidi from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Prof. Mustafa Atiyat, Dean of Student Affairs, delivered the university’s official address, welcoming the event’s patron, the attendees, guests, graduates, and their families. He stated: “On this bright day, filled with pride and joy, it is a great pleasure and honor to welcome you to your university, Al-Ahliyya Amman University—the first private university in Jordan—as we gather to celebrate years of dedication and achievement and to honor a new generation of ambitious graduates from the faculties of Engineering, Pharmacy, IT, Nursing, Architecture and Design, Allied Medical Sciences, and Agricultural Technology.” He emphasized that the event was more than just a celebration—it was a moment of appreciation for a distinguished academic institution founded on the visionary principles of the late Dr. Ahmad Al-Hourani, who believed that knowledge is the key to progress and the gateway to the future. Prof. Atiyat highlighted that AAU has become a model of academic excellence thanks to the leadership of Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Prof. Sari Hamdan, University President, as well as the dedicated efforts of the academic and administrative staff. He then shared some of the university’s recent accomplishments, reflecting its vision of leadership: • Ranked 761–770 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing 1st among Jordanian private universities and 3rd nationally. • Retained top positions in Hospitality Management, Arts and Design (1st), and Arts and Humanities (3rd). • Ranked within the 601–800 band globally in Times Higher Education 2025. • Climbed to the 101–200 band globally in THE Impact Rankings 2026, out of over 2,300 universities. • Ranked 186th in Asia, and 28th in the Arab region according to the Times rankings. • Ranked 1st among Jordanian private universities, and 16th in the Arab world by the Association of Arab Universities (2024). He also noted that, in line with the directives of the Hashemite leadership, AAU established the Faculty of Technical Education to bridge the gap between academia and the labor market, launching forward-looking academic programs in: • Medical Devices Technology • Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts) • Game Development • Business Administration (Supply and Procurement Management) • Health and Social Care (Allied Health Professions) • Agriculture / Crop Production Additionally, the university became an accredited center for Pearson BTEC international programs in: • Interior Design • Automotive Engineering • Software Engineering • Film and Television Addressing the graduates, he said: “You are the generation of change, the ambassadors of this university, the pride of your families, and the promise of the future. We extend our sincerest gratitude to your parents and families—your partners in this journey and the true pillars of your success.” He concluded by reaffirming the university’s loyalty to His Majesty King Abdullah II and its steadfast support of his national and regional stances: “May God bless Jordan with continued security and prosperity. May we always be guided in service to our beloved country under the Hashemite banner.” The valedictorian speech was delivered by Malik Hasan Nayef Sa'doun, graduate of the Faculty of IT – Data Science and AI. In an emotional address, he said: “Today’s achievement is not the end, but the beginning of responsibility. Let us carry knowledge, values, and ethics with confidence into the future. I stood on this very stage at the age of eight for a photo—today I return to it to give my speech. This university was not just a place of learning; it was a home that shaped and nurtured me. I entered it with one personality and leave with another—stronger, wiser, and more aware. Thank you, my university.” He also paid tribute to his parents—his first teacher and lifelong supporter—before concluding with heartfelt gratitude: “Let us be grateful to those who helped us reach this day. O Allah, to You belongs all praise, until You are pleased, and after You are pleased.” Following the speeches, Prof. Ahmad Hamdan (Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry) read the official graduation declaration, confirming that the graduates from the bachelor’s and master’s programs in the included faculties had fulfilled all academic requirements and were eligible to receive their degrees. The ceremony was gracefully hosted by students Malak Al-Hourani from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Zain Maher from the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences. They alternated in presenting each segment of the event with eloquent and heartfelt words that were warmly received by the audience. At the close of the ceremony, Prof. Sari Hamdan presented the graduates with their certificates and distributed awards of excellence to top-performing students.