Mariam Yahya
Award : Employee of the Month
Award Donor : Kuwait Insurance Company
Year of Award : 2023
AOU extends its graduate Mariam Yahya for recieving the Employee of the Month Award from Kuwait Insurence Company in 2023, in recognition of her outstanding performance and efforts in the workplace. This honor reflects her professionalism and creativity. We wish her continued progress and success in her career.
Eman Maayouf Alshammari
Award : Ideal Amployee
Award Donor : Ministry of Transportation
Year of Award : 2024
Iman Al-Shammari is a graduate of the Arab Open University with a degree in Business Administration achieving a GPA of 3.36. She was among the distinguished students ranking 10th in her major. She has received academic admission from the University of Reading for a masters degree in management, along with approval from the cultural office for language. In her professional career, she has held the position of Coordination and Follow-up Supervisor where she demonstrated exceptional performance earning her the Ideal Employee award. Continuously, Iman strives for excellence by developing her skills and contribution.
Manal Alyaquob
Award : Excellent Work
Award Donor : Ministry of Information
Year of Award : 2025
We’re so proud of Manal for receiving the Excellent Work Award from the Ministry of Information. It’s a well earned recognition of her dedication, talent, and the hard work she puts in every day. This achievement truly reflects the great work she did.
Mohamed Tarek Mohamed Ali
Award : International Military Technical College Cybersecurity Competition
Award Donor : National Center for Computer and Network Emergency Preparedness (EG-CERT)
A student at the Arab Open University in Egypt won first place in the qualifying rounds and finals of the Cybersecurity Competition, held in cooperation with the National Center for Computer and Network Emergency Preparedness (EG-CERT) of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA). Mohamed Tarek Mohamed Ali, a fourth-year student in the Information Technology and Computing program at the Arab Open University in Egypt, participated in the competition alongside more than 60 teams from various universities. The top 15 teams qualified for the finals of the competition, which is an opportunity for all talented university students interested in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to test and hone their intellectual, creative, and competitive skills. In a related development, the Arab Open University team in Egypt achieved a well-deserved victory in the international robotics programming competition. The Arab Open University extended its sincere thanks to the distinguished trainers from Smart Techno Students, who played a significant role in raising the students' level and motivating them to achieve this success.
mohamed Eissa
Award : Republic Bowling Championship
Award Donor : Egyptian Bowling Federation
Arab Open University graduate Mohamed Issa wins first place in the 2024 Egyptian Bowling Individual Cup Mohamed Issa, a player at the Tala'ea El-Geish Club, won first place in the 2024 Egyptian Bowling Individual Cup. Issa, a prominent member of the Arab Open University Alumni Council in Egypt, demonstrated outstanding performance in bowling. Professor Mahmoud Abu El-Nasr, President of the Arab Open University in Egypt, congratulated graduate Mohamed Issa and emphasized the university's commitment to various activities for both students and graduates. Bowling is a popular game around the world and a fun way to spend quality time with family and friends indoors. It is worth noting that the first appearance of this game in the modern era was in England, specifically in the eleventh century, in 1895.
Mahmoud Abdalhamed
Award : Hack the box university CTF
Award Donor : Hack the box university CTF
1st place on egypt and 45 worldwide onHack the box university CTF
Mazen Lahham
Award : Best Arab Developer Award
Award Donor : Ceremonial of Smart Government in Kuwait under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah
Year of Award : 2016
Awarded Best Arab Software Developer in the region at the Ceremonial of Smart Government in Kuwait under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah and the heads of the diplomatic bodies and the UN.
Joe El Housseini
Award : 1st Prize in the Huawei ICT National Competition
Award Donor : Huawei ICT
Year of Award : 2020
Won the 1st Prize in the Huawei ICT national competition and the third prize in the regional ICT competition in 2020, selected among students from 30 Lebanese universities along with 5 other students from top universities in Lebanon to visit Huawei HQ in Shenzhen- China and got a two-weeks training on the newest Huawei technologies under the title Seeds for the Future in 2019.
Mohamad Baker Obeid
Award : Gold Medal at the International Invention Fair
Award Donor : International Invention Fair in the Middle East, Kuwait
Mohamad's last few years were full of big challenges and decisions, but it was also marked by great achievements and milestones. He was able to navigate through these challenges and secure significant victories that have shaped his journey, most notably, the Gold Medal at the International Invention Fair in the Middle East, Kuwait.
Nada Halawi
Award : WEDU Rising Star for Women Leading Change
Award Donor : WEDU
Year of Award : 2019
Nada Halawi is a dynamic and versatile professional with a distinguished background in entrepreneurship training, compliance, humanitarian work, and organizational leadership. Her career is defined by a deep commitment to empowering communities, fostering youth potential, and promoting ethical standards and governance within institutions. In 2019, Nada was internationally recognized as a WEDU Rising Star for Women Leading Change, a prestigious honor that highlights her exceptional leadership and impact in driving positive change. This recognition placed her among an elite group of women leaders shaping their communities and influencing policy and development across the region. Over the past decade (2014–2024), Nada has received multiple awards for her excellence in training, community impact, and environmental contributions. She was named Best Trainer and Presenter by API-Kuwait and the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan in 2018, and achieved Master Trainer status in 2023. She has also earned over ten Distinguished Trainee Certificates from API between 2019 and 2022.
Rami Sarieddine
Award : Top Performer and best-in-role in Middle East & Africa
Award Donor : Technical Evangelist and Developer advocate
Year of Award : 2017
While serving as a senior Technology Strategist in UAE, he received “Top Performer in 2016, GM Impact Award and GM Partner Award" in 2016 and 2017 respectively. In his role as a Technical Evangelist and Developer advocate, he was awarded “Top Performer and best-in-role in Middle East & Africa”.
Matilda El Hage
Award : Pearson Education English Teacher of the year Award for Middle East and Africa
Award Donor : Pearson Education
Matilda El Hage is an experienced English educator committed to empowering students through innovative and inclusive teaching strategies. She has consistently applied advanced techniques, focusing on differentiation and inclusion to meet diverse learner needs. Currently, Matilda is pursuing a Master's Degree in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs at the University of Birmingham, further deepening her expertise in adapting education to support all students effectively. Holding a CELTA certification and continuously engaging in professional development, she excels at creating engaging, interactive, and accessible learning materials aimed at fostering language acquisition and boosting learner confidence in a supportive environment.
Badih Hajjar
Award : Digital Faces to Watch Campaign ME magazine
Award Donor : MEA President of Teads, Jérôme Mouthon
Badih Hajjar, a BBA Marketing graduate (2020), currently serves as the Digital Sales Manager at Teads in Saudi Arabia. In 2025, he was recognized as one of the “Digital Faces to Watch” by Campaign ME magazine, an honor highlighted by Jérôme Mouthon, MEA President of Teads. This recognition underscores Badih’s growing influence in the digital advertising space across the region.
Saleh Zaiter
Award : 1st Place 42KM Run at the Beirut Marathon
Award Donor : Beirut Marathon
Saleh Zaiter (FCS, Class of 2008) made history in 2023 as the first Lebanese winner of the 42KM long run at the Beirut Marathon. His exceptional achievement was recognized by the Arab Open University–Lebanon, where Rector Dr. Abdallah honored him with a commemorative trophy. Saleh's accomplishment reflects the determination and resilience of AOU graduates who continue to shine in every field.
Muayyad Ibrahim Suleiman Al-Maghasbah
Award : Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Voluntary Work
Award Donor : Ministry of Youth of Jordan in collaboration with the Board of Trustees of the Award
Amal Marwan Omar Hussein Ali
Award : Queen Rania Award for Distinguished Teacher
Award Donor : Queen Rania Award for Educational Excellence Association. This association was established by royal initiative from Queen Rania and King Abdullah II in 2005.
Yasser Omar Ali Jadallah
Award : FIRST LEGO CHALLENGE Competition - Third Place
Award Donor : FIRST(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Alaa Nazeeh Methqal Hamad
Award : Top Graduates of International Students in Higher Education Institutions in Jordan for the Second Semester of 2022 - 2023
Award Donor : Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan
Year of Award : 2022
Razan Mohammad Al-Zagha
Award : Crowning the Eighth West Asia Women's Championship Title
Award Donor : West Asian Football Federation
Omar Kaskas
Award : Youtube Subscribers Award
Award Donor : Youtube
Omar Kaskas was officially recognized by YouTube for surpassing 276,000 subscribers, and was also nominated in 2025 for the Best Arab Tech Content Creator Award, honoring his role in simplifying technology and spreading digital awareness in Arabic.
Dua'a Afana
Award : Five Years Service Award
Award Donor : American University of Kuwait
The graduate Dua'a Afana was honored with five-year service award from the American University in Kuwait, in recognition of her dedication and outstanding contributions. This achievement reflects her commitment to excellence and professional growth. We wish her continued success in her career.
