Ms. Muneera Aldossary

With over 20 years of experience in the financial and investment sectors, I have held leadership positions at both local and international investment firms. Throughout my career, I have managed approximately SAR 30 billion in assets across various investment products, including equities, real estate, private equity, and sukuk. I have been honored to serve in several prominent leadership roles, including Chief Investment Officer at HSBC Saudi Arabia, Head of Asset Management at Al Arab Financial, and CEO of Mulkia Investment. Prior to these, I led the equities division at Saudi Fransi Capital. Currently, I serve as a Board Member at Saudi Industrial Services Company (SISCO), a publicly listed firm in the Saudi stock market. My educational journey began after graduating from the Institute of Public Administration with a specialization in Banking. I joined Banque Saudi Fransi and, after about three years, decided to continue my academic studies by enrolling at the Arab Open University. I was initially concerned about balancing my career with academic demands, but I soon found great enjoyment in both, and the experience proved to be very rewarding. What drew me most to the Arab Open University was its exceptional flexibility in education and its pioneering adoption of digital learning. At the time, the university stood out in Saudi Arabia for offering a unique blend of online and in-person learning, with easy access to course materials and recorded lectures—an approach that later became more widely adopted globally, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. As a full-time employee, the ability to attend lectures after work or on weekends was invaluable. The university's examination system was also structured to accommodate working professionals, enabling me to pursue my academic ambitions without compromising my professional performance. In the investment field, I have achieved numerous milestones. My managed investment products consistently outperformed market benchmarks and earned multiple awards. One of my proudest accomplishments was the successful introduction of innovative investment instruments in the Saudi market. Additionally, in my role as Chair of the Capital Market Institutions Committee under the Capital Market Authority, I worked alongside colleagues to launch nine subcommittees aimed at advancing recommendations and driving initiatives to enhance the Kingdom’s investment environment.

Mr. Khalid Al-Zahrani

Ahmed Samy Ga'far

Bachelor of Computer Science from the Arab Open University. -Diploma student in Computer Science Engineering at the Graduate School of Statistical Research, Cairo University. -Former President of Enactus AOU at the Arab Open University. -Alumnus of the "Be an Ambassador" initiative for sustainable development (first class) and a certified trainer in sustainable development by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development. -Alumnus of the Presidential Program for Youth Leadership (fourth class). -Member of the Technical Secretariat of the Egyptian National Dialogue.

Rami Farid

This was the opportunity to travel as part of the American University delegation to attend the National Model United Nations Conference in New York, USA. During the conference discussions, and out of a belief in the mission of open education, I was keen to advance this issue with the goal of supporting youth and establishing the United Nations' sustainable development goals. At the conclusion of the conference, I was honored to be honored at the headquarters of this international organization at the General Assembly, where world leaders meet every September. Dear Guests, Finally, the journey of empowering the teaching assistant speaking before you today has culminated in my active participation in the World Youth Forum, held in Sharm El-Sheikh under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. My participation represented Germany in a simulation of the UN Security Council, where I had the opportunity to deliver the opening remarks for the country represented before His Excellency, receiving widespread media coverage.

Shahira Saeid

I went to get acquainted with the university and gained a good understanding of it. As soon as I arrived, I was amazed by the extent of its advanced curricula and the development of electronic means for easy communication between students and professors. Above all, I was impressed by the distinguished elite of Egyptian university professors. I did not leave the university until I was honored to submit an application to this great institution to study English literature and sciences; to become a teacher of the English language and literature I love. I cannot hide from you the extent of my suffering throughout my time at the college, balancing my work, following up on my children, household affairs, and my studies. However, what truly motivated me to continue was the quality of education I found at this wonderful college, the competence of the professors who teach and guide students, and the adjustments I witnessed in my way of thinking about various matters and my evaluation of them. All of this was a strong motivation to confront the difficult circumstances I faced throughout the four years.

Nesreen Allam

My name is Nasrin Allam, I'm an AOU graduate. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature. I graduated also with AGPA of 3.88. I would love to share my experience as an AOU graduate. I enjoyed the experience of the blended learning. Also, we are taught about everything in our major, like at the core of English language and literature. It actually created a passion in me to pursue higher education. So I decided to join the AOU masters program. And from the from the start, it's, it's very beautiful, very concise. It's, it's basically it's amazing. Also, I'm I have the opportunity to be a part time tutor while studying the MA. So now I'm studying and teaching. So I'm gaining both experiences in a in a balanced way as a teacher, in as a university teacher and also as a researcher for the masters studies. It was a beautiful experience and in the end I would love to to meet new colleagues and I would love to have like the opportunity to see more people coming and joining our university.