Amidst a distinguished official and academic presence, and before a large audience of families and students, Al-Reyada University celebrated the graduation of its 4th batch from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and the Faculty of Administrative Sciences for the academic year 2024-2025. The ceremony, held at the Saba Grand Hall, was themed "Here the Story Begins."

President’s Address: A New Chapter of Success

During the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nahla Saleh Al-Kaaki, President of the University, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the graduates and their families. She emphasized that this milestone is not the end of the road, but rather the beginning of a new success story where the students are the protagonists.

"Today, you are more than just graduates; you are a dream realized and a testament to the power of will. We have witnessed your passion for learning and your determination to turn challenges into opportunities," she stated.

She further noted the university's pride in providing the labor market with specialized cadres capable of leading change and keeping pace with modern demands—where creative engineers, leadership-oriented managers, and successful accountants unite to continue the journey of building and development.

Gratitude and Acknowledgments

Prof. Dr. Al-Kaaki expressed her deep gratitude to the Minister of Higher Education for his patronage and continuous support, describing it as a fundamental pillar of the university's educational success. She also extended her thanks to the college deans, department heads, faculty members, and everyone who contributed to the success of this graduation.

Moments of Honor

In a gesture of appreciation, the graduates presented shields of honor to the university leadership:

• Prof. Dr. Nahla Saleh Al-Kaaki – President of the University.

• Dr. Salem Ghanem – Vice President of the University.

• Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdo Ali – Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and IT.

• Dr. Mohammed Al-Talbi – Dean of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences.

The ceremony concluded with the honoring of the graduates, marking one of the most memorable moments of their lives.

Distinguished Attendees

The event was honored by the presence of high-ranking officials and academic leaders, including:

• Eng. Ali Abdullah Al-Zubaidi – Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Director of Al-Reyada Hospital.

• Prof. Dr. Mazen Al-Jafri – Deputy Minister of Higher Education (Scholarships Sector).

• Dr. Lutfi Abdullah Qais – Director General of Public Higher Education Institutions.

• Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghani Hamid – Acting President of the University of Science and Technology.

• Prof. Dr. Fahmi Banafa – President of Al-Adel University.

• Prof. Dr. Abdulfattah Al-Saidi – President of the German International University in Aden.

• Prof. Dr. Abdul Qader Al-Abadi – Dean of the Arab Academy for Management, Banking, and Financial Sciences.

• Mr. Abboud Naji Hussein – Director General of Dar Sad District.

• Dr. Mohammed Ba-Azab – Representative of Aden University (Director of International Relations).

• Prof. Dr. Mohammed Zaid Abdul Karim – Academic Director of the Lebanese University.

• Dr. Fatima Talib Abadel – Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

• Dr. Ahmed Yassin – Dean of the Faculty of Distance Learning.

• Dr. Noureddine Al-Aidarous – Director of the Quality Assurance and Academic Development Center.

• Dr. Afrah Tayseer – Director of the Tayseer Foundation for Orphan Care.