​The 43rd meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Open University was held in Paris, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Thursday. The meeting was attended by esteemed members of the Board. The session began with a tribute to the late Prof. Abdulmonem Othman, with members expressing deep appreciation for his academic contributions and unwavering support to the University. The Board discussed key items including financial performance, the proposed budget, and updates on the Fifth Strategic Plan. It also approved the recommendations of the relevant academic and administrative committees.