The atmosphere filled with joy as the eleventh group of students celebrated their graduation from the University. The ceremony was held at the Gulf Hotel Convention Center under the patronages of Mr. Sameer bin Abdulla Nass, the Chairman of the Board of Directors. In the presence of Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Waheeb Al-Khaja, the University President, Prof. Ghassan Fouad Aouad. The ceremony was attended by a large number of dignitaries, parliamentarians, ambassadors, university presidents, professors, and administrators

Mr. Ghazi bin Abdullah Nass, A Member of Board of Trustees, expressed his happiness in a Speech on behalf of Mr Sameer Bin Abdulla Nass at the graduation of the students who completed their studies and worked hard to obtain their academic excellence. He also praised the University Boards of Trustees and the members of the academic and administrative bodies for their unlimited dedication to move forward in achieving the desired educational qualities of the scientific talents, in a distinctive environment for promising knowledge for the future job market and continue the University’s mission, and goals.

Professor Waheeb Al-Khaja, stated the University has worked hard to provide its students with knowledge, support their talents and abilities, and develop their innovative and leadership skills. The Board of Trustees is keen to prepare a conscious intellectual generation for the society and meet the HEC educational standards in various academic programmes offered by the University.

He also highlighted on his speech about the up-coming projects that will enhance the student’s university experience during their education journey. This will include an establishment of a multi-level parking, a fully equipped modernized gym, playgrounds and other sports facilities that meets the needs of students and help them to practice various athletic activities.

Prof. Aouad, stated in his speech that the last academic year was full of achievements and successes at various levels, in the following areas; Obtaining the ISO certification for the ASU Quality Management, hosting an International Conference on Sustainable Futures applauded with 65 research papers from 20 countries around the world, succeeded in publishing more than 100 scientific research in one year for the first time since the founding of the university & reaches record number of fellowships and senior fellowships of the Higher Education Academy (UK). Finally, he also expressed his pride and admired the graduates, who proved their excellence in all the scientific, sports, religion and social activities and competitions that represented the university in the broader scale.