Beirut Arab University Students Won the First and Second Prizes in the Research with Innovation Category at IBDAA Competition

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Beirut-Arab-University-Students-Won-the-First-and-Second-Prizes-in-the-Research-with-Innovation-Category-at-IBDAA-Competition

Beirut Arab University students showcased their talents at the 18th edition of the IBDAA competition hosted at AUB’s Nature Conservation Center on 25th of April. Competing against teams from 11 Lebanese universities, comprising 320 students across 110 teams, they won the FIRST and SECOND PRIZES in the Research with Innovation Category.

The Faculty of Engineering team won the FIRST PRIZE for their project entitled “AI-Driven RF Detection of Solutes in Water”. The winning team consisting of Engineers: Hafez Al Khatib, Sarah Ibrahim, Nour Alhouda Hajir, and Habib El Rahman Shouman, demonstrated outstanding skills and innovation. Their remarkable achievement was made possible under the supervision of Dr. Manal K. Fattoum and Dr. Ziad Doughan, assistant professors at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

The Health Sciences Faculty team won the SECOND PRIZE for their project entitled “Removal of Contaminants from Water Using Tomato Leaves as Adsorbent”, under the supervision of Dr. Nada El Darra, Chairperson and Associate Professor at the Nutrition and Dietetics department. The winning team consisting of Layan Helmi, Maria Alayli, and Maram Al Bakri demonstrated a project that addresses real-world environmental challenges. This success not only reflects their hard work but also exemplifies the excellence of the university's scientific academic programs.

BAU couldn't be prouder of this achievement and the positive impact the students are making in the field of research and innovation.

Protocol of Cooperation between Beirut Arab University and Beirut Bkheir Association

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Protocol-of-Cooperation-between-Beirut-Arab-University-and-Beirut-Bkheir-Association

Beirut Arab University, represented by its President, Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam, signed a protocol of cooperation with Beirut Bkheir Association, represented by its former Prime Minister Mohamed Choucair, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Beirut Arab University Dr. Ammar Houry, and the Secretary-General Dr. Omar Houri, Pharmacist Samer Soubra and some members of the board of trustees.

The Protocol aims to provide social and charitable assistance, strengthen health and social services and increase access to medical services for groups in need.

The protocol of cooperation focused on "assisting the patient in need" and meeting his or her needs through comprehensive health care where BAU Health Care Center shall provide health and care services to all persons whose health bill is covered by the Association and whom are holders of a document that allows them to benefit from a special package of services currently available at the Health Care Center in addition to all services that the Center may provide in the future.

Dr. Ammar Houry noted the importance of this agreement because it serves the Lebanese society and constitutes an advanced hospitalization value through BAU Health Care. He added that Beirut Bkheir Association, headed by Minister Mohamed Choucair, offers a helping hand to our society and helps the poor and needy. He also assured that Beirut Arab University is envolving from the best to the excellent.

In his turn, Minister Mohamed Choucair thanked the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Ammar Houry, and Beirut Arab University. He said: "I was honored to attend this meeting at this prestigious institution which I am proud of and my heart grows with it.

Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam expressed gratitude for this gesture and thanked those who contributed to this philanthropic work, hoping that these white hands would pursue their endeavors and expand the range from the health center to a hospital for Beirut Arab University to help patients and those in need.

After the signing the protocol of cooperation, a tour for the facilities of the Health Care Center of the Arab University of Beirut was organized, and viewed the highly specialized working team at the Center and the modern equipment.

BAU’s “Petroleum Engineering” and “Art & Design” Programs in Top Ranks in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-s-Petroleum-Engineering-and-Art-and-Design-Programs-in-Top-Ranks-in-QS-World-University-Rankings-by-Subject-2023

Beirut Arab University secured top ranks in QS World University Rankings by Subject in the Year 2023. The Petroleum Engineering subject ranked in the #101-150 bracket among world Universities, while the “Art and Design” subject ranked in the #151-200 bracket. BAU also ranked second in Lebanon in both subjects, namely “Petroleum Engineering” and “Art and Design.”

The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at BAU is the first engineering department in Lebanon that awards a BE in Petroleum Engineering, which is the practical application of the basic and physical sciences of mathematics, geology, physics, and chemistry and all of the engineering sciences to the discovery, development, production, and transportation of petroleum. BAU’s Petroleum Engineering program was established in the academic year 2013-2014 and continues to promote skilled engineers to the present day.

Beirut Arab University continuously strives to provide state-of-the-art education while taking into consideration contemporary issues and the needs of our community, and introducing highly qualified alumni and experts along the way.

BAU Ranked First in Lebanon on Quality Education in THE Impact Rankings 2022

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Ranked-First-in-Lebanon-on-Quality-Education-in-THE-Impact-Rankings-2022

The fourth edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking in 2022 was issued. This year’s assessment included 1406 Universities from 106 countries/ regions.

This is the first year Beirut Arab University participates in the THE Impact Ranking which assesses Universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). BAU ranked third in Lebanon, a total of six Universities in Lebanon made it to the THE Impact Rankings list this year.

BAU’s top scoring SDGs were SDG 4 “Quality Education”, SDG 3 “Good Health and Wellbeing”, SDG 5 “Gender Equality” and SDG 17 “Partnership for the Goals”, with BAU having the highest score in Lebanon on Quality Education with a score of 73.3 and ranking 100th worldwide. BAU also held the second highest score in Lebanon on both SDG 3 & SDG 5.

BAU embraces the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within its strategy and had also aligned its research themes with these SDGs to guide BAU’s research production and enhance BAU’s visibility, collaboration, opportunities and partnerships. BAU is hence proud to be a top scorer on quality education as it is our aim to provide inclusive quality education and empower our community with education, knowledge, and lifelong learning opportunities. This is just the beginning!

Launching (HPC4L) the High-Performance Computing for Lebanon

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Launching-HPC4L-the-High-Performance-Computing-for-Lebanon

Under the auspices of His Excellency the President of the Council of Ministers, Mr. Najib Mikati, The Ministry of Telecommunications, in collaboration with the High-Performance Computing for Lebanon (HPC4L) Steering Committee, hosted an exclusive launch event of the cutting edge HPC4L facility.

Attended by a distinguished audience, the event marked a significant milestone in Lebanon's scientific research and technological advancement.

Kicking off the event, Ms. Jessy Tannous, the event moderator, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed guests. The program commenced with an enlightening video introduction showcasing different phases of the project since its inception and highlighting the important role of OGERO. By providing a state-of-the-art data center and the necessary high speed international internet connection to Geneva, OGERO has emerged as the backbone and enabler of this initiative, as stated by Chairman Imad Kreidieh.

Ms. Enrica Porcari, Head of IT at CERN, shed light on CERN's collaboration with Lebanon as well as their hardware donation to HPC4L, highlighting their commitment to supporting innovative initiatives.

Subsequently, Ms. Patricia McBride, CMS spokesperson, shared valuable insights about the training of Lebanese experts by CMS, sharing their expertise, and further strengthening the collaboration between CERN/CMS and Lebanon.

Mr. Martin Gastal, representing CERN, expressed gratitude towards the generous donors and all stakeholders who played a pivotal role in the success of the HPC4L project In spite of the difficulties that the project faced, its success was the fruit of resilience and hard work furnished by all parties concerned.

Dr. Zaher Dawy, AUB Provost representing the HPC4L Steering Committee leadership, delivered an impactful speech emphasizing the significance of this national achievement in scientific research and technological advancement; emphasizing the importance of this Public Private Partnership.

Dr. Haitham Zaraket, Scientific Director of HPC4L and faculty member at the Lebanese University, provided a comprehensive overview of HPC4L's capabilities and highlighted its unparalleled power compared to other supercomputers in Lebanon.

The event also featured addresses by Her Excellency Dr. Marion Weichelt, the Swiss Ambassador to Lebanon, reiterating Switzerland’s commitment to to research and the advancement of science and education; Mr. Johnny Corm, the Minister of Telecommunications, who extended thanks to everyone who helped make the project what it is today; and concluded with a keynote speech by His Excellency Mr. Najib Mikati, the President of the Council of Ministers. His excellency saluted the remarkable efforts by all entities who have made this possible, promising them the government’s full support.

Attendees were afforded the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of HPC4L and its immense computational capacity, enabling students and researchers to achieve groundbreaking results in a fraction of the time previously required. The event fostered networking opportunities and facilitated knowledge sharing among the scientific community in Lebanon, further cementing the country's position as a hub for cutting-edge research.

HPC4L's launch event served as a testament to Lebanon's commitment to scientific progress and technological innovation. As HPC4L continues to empower researchers and elevate the scientific landscape, it paves the way for a future defined by unparalleled advancements in various fields of study.

Established in 2018, HPC4L is a consortium of public and private institutions in Lebanon for the purpose of advancing computation research in Lebanon based on the generous HPC donation by CERN/CMS. The public partners are the Ministry of Telecommunications in Lebanon, Ogero, CNRS, and the Lebanese University. The private partners are AUB, LAU, USJ, USEK, and BAU. 

International Institutional Accreditation Renewal for Beirut Arab University

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/International-Institutional-Accreditation-Renewal-For-Beirut-Arab-University

Beirut Arab University attained the renewal of international accreditation in the strategic management of educational institutions from the German council (FIBAA) for the second time for a period of 8 years that ends in 2029 after it has attained it for the first time in 2015. This achievement comes within the framework of the university’s continuous development in the educational and research fields, community service and its local and international relations. This is considered a result of what the university offers to its students and beneficiaries in accordance with its mission and strategy ensuring that the standards of quality and excellence are applied at all levels.

Beirut Arab University’s journey of success and progress and the maintain of its constancy and stability, despite the stressful living and social conditions in the past three years; the university has deliberately linked the administrative and academic staff with a comprehensive strategy that laid the basic features of progress in order to reach today all segments of the Lebanese society and the social development through its branches scattered all over Beirut, Debbieh, Tripoli and Bekaa.

BAU ranked 3rd among Lebanese Universities for the year 2023 according to Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-ranked-3rd-among-Lebanese-Universities-for-the-year-2023-according-to-Times-Higher-Education-Asia-University-Rankings

Beirut Arab University made a noteworthy debut in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 Asia University Rankings, securing a commendable position as third in Lebanon and 166th in Asia.

The 2023 edition of THE Asia University Rankings evaluated a total of 669 universities across 31 territories. These rankings utilized the same set of 13 performance indicators as the THE World University Rankings, with necessary adaptations to accurately reflect the distinctive characteristics of Asian institutions. The performance indicators assessed were categorized under five key domains, namely Teaching environment (25%), Research (30%), Citations (30%), International outlook (7.5%), and Industry income (7.5%).

BAU Attained the International accreditation for the Faculty of Medicine from the WFME

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Attained-the-International-accreditation-for-the-Faculty-of-Medicine-from-the-WFME

The Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University attained the International Accreditation from The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD) based on The International Standards of World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). This achievement was launched under the auspices of the Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Abiad at Hariri building in Beirut Campus.

The accreditation corresponds with the decision of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates in the United States of America (ECFMG), which states that the applicant for its professional certificate must be a graduate or student accredited by the World Federation of Medical Education.

The university had started a huge workshop for developing the programs of the Faculty of Medicine, however, several reasons- such as the COVID- 19 pandemic, the economic collapse and the Beirut Port explosion- did not hinder but rather increased the challenges for the Faculty to attain this International Accreditation.

The ceremony took into consideration prevention measures against that COVID-19 Pandemic and was attended by the President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El- Adawi, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Lebanon Dr. Yasser Elwi, the Medical Director of Sahel Hospital Dr. Walid Alameh, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Medical Officer at Makassed General Hospital Dr. Mohammad Bader and Dr. Mohammad Hasbini respectively, Acting Chairman of the Board at Rafic Hariri University Hospital Dr. Jalal Natour, General Director of Dar Al- Ajaza Islamic Hospital Dr. Bader Zeidan, Faculty Deans, the Secretary General Dr. Omar Houry, faculty professors, doctors and students.

After a welcome speech from the master of the ceremony, Dr. Bilal Azakir, to attendees, Minister Abiad said, "I express my extreme happiness to be with you at Beirut Arab University, not only as a minister but also as a friend of this university. I also express my pride and honor for what this university is doing, and we, as a ministry, are partners with the university in many projects in addition to training doctors and administrative staff.”

Minister Abiad continued: “What brings us together today is not only that the Faculty of Medicine attained international accreditation, but the education that the university offers which contributed in the leadership of Lebanese people all over the world. Therefore, universities have chosen the difficult path in order to maintain high quality."

I also want to refer to the subject of "the brain drain of doctors and nurses, which is a major problem for the Ministry of Public Health and has led to negative repercussions on the country, and this requires concerted efforts by those who remained to provide medical services to our people." He added, “Countries pass through difficult times but what determines the person’s identity is his reaction to the challenges and his eagerness to come out of the crisis better than they were.”

Professor Amr Galal El- Adawi, President of the University, said, "Today we celebrate the International Accreditation for the Faculty of Medicine which was founded in 1995. We announce the university’s completion of all the international accreditation system for all programs”. The President continued: “I would like to pay tribute to Minister Abiad, the hero of encountering the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was in charge of Rafic Hariri University Hospital. I also thank the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Lebanon for his great efforts in supporting Lebanon and Beirut Arab University and the efforts of the former deans and the entire staff of the Faculty of Medicine, including professors, employees and students, which led to this achievement."

Prof. El-Adawi pointed out that "the Faculty of Medicine has made great efforts in developing the programs despite the difficult circumstances and challenges. We are one of the first medical schools in Lebanon which developed their programs and we have worked on integrating medical specialties that include various faculties and not limited to the Faculty of Medicine only."

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Professor Mahmoud Mahfouz said “We attained accreditation amid many very difficult challenges from the Corona pandemic, the economic crisis, and Beirut Port explosion. The faculty and university were able to quickly respond and adapt to the various changes and challenges, and even played a positive role in community service. This was evident in the vaccination center, the hotline and Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center (BAUHC).

Dean Mahfouz continued, "The Faculty’s mission is to graduate medical competencies according to international quality standards capable to achieve the proper practice of the profession of Medicine and scientific research and qualified to serve the community as defined by The International Standards of World Federation of Medical Education for undergraduate programs and post graduate programs according to Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs.”

At the end of the ceremony, President El Adawi presented the university honorary shield of appreciation to His Excellency Dr. Firas Abiad, Minister of Public Health, in appreciation of his efforts.

BAU Achieved the Student Chapter in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers by the AICHE

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Achieved-the-Student-Chapter-in-the-American-Institute-of-Chemical-Engineers-by-the-AICHE

The Faculty of Engineering at Beirut Arab University proudly announces that the Career and Education Operating Council of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers has approved the petition to form the AICHE Student Chapter at Beirut Arab University.

The Council welcomed BAU to the AICHE family of over 300 global Student Chapters.

The AICHE Student Chapters provide undergraduate Students with valuable leadership and project management opportunities through participation in competitions, conferences and networking. 

BAU participated in the “Sustainable and Inclusive Internationalization: Reimagining Approaches in Higher Education in an Era of Global Uncertainties” Virtual Conference

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-participated-in-the-Sustainable-and-Inclusive-Internationalization-Reimagining-Approaches-in-Higher-Education-in-an-Era-of-Global-Uncertainties-Virtual-Conference

Beirut Arab University, represented by Prof. Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi (Dean, Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment) and Siam University, represented by Prof. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit (President of Siam University) have been invited by the IAU (International Association of Universities) to share their experience in engaging with the Cluster and sustainability in the Networking Session in the York Virtual Conference on Sustainable and Inclusive Internationalization.

The conference was organized by York University – Canada, in partnership with the IAU, Okayama University – Japan, and Canadian Commission for Unesco. The conference took place on 20-22 January 2021, while the Networking Session that has been hosted by the IAU was on 21 January 2021. In her presentation, Prof. El-Bastawissi focused on achieving the SDG goals generally and SDG9 particularly through education, research, conferences, new labs, innovation and community-based projects as well as wide-spreading BAU Journals, and developing partnerships with other universities.

Following this successful intervention in the conference, IAU represented by Hilligje van't Land, the Secretary General, welcomed BAU and Siam Universities to share concrete examples of community engagement focusing on social impact to be presented by IAU during the University World News Webinar entitled “Building Social Impact and Civic Engagement on 27 January 2021. Prof. El-Bastawissi shared with the IAU seven examples on BAU Community Engagement and on the university’s role in promoting sustainable urban development.

BAU Academic Staff selected one of the 2% Top Researchers in the World

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Academic-Staff-selected-one-of-the-2-Top-Researchers-in-the-World

Professor Jamal Khatib from the Faculty of Engineering at Beirut Arab University was classified as one of the top 2% researchers in the world in the Building and Construction field according to a study conducted by Stanford University and published in October 2020. https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/2

The ranking was based on Data from Elsevier’s Scopus, the Abstract and Citation Database, and was calculated using a complicated formula, which takes into account; the citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions and a composite indicator.

UNESCO Partnership

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/UNESCO-Partnership

Dr. Bilal Azakir, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine- Beirut Arab University, has been selected by the UNESCO and received an award to partner in organizing a series of webinars and online meetings (July- October 2020) on Ethics of Science and Technology to engage youth, research and policy communities in the global conversations and to come up with recommendations in the Arab region regarding Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, Research ethics and Ethics in the time of climate change. More than 250 experts, academics, young researchers and students had participated in these webinars from the Arab region.

Participation in the regional meeting on the role of Arab universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/News/Participation-in-the-regional-meeting-on-the-role-of-Arab-universities-in-achieving-the-SustainableDevelopmentGoals

Prof. Dr. Ibtihal Youssef El-Bastawissi represented Beirut Arab University at “the regional meeting on the role of Arab universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” workshop, which was held under the patronage of Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Khalid Abdul Ghaffar. The workshop was attended by a large number of Arab universities from Egypt, Mauritania, Sudan, Oman, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, as well as representatives of UNESCO regional offices in Egypt and Beirut. Prof. Ibtihal El-Bastawissi presented the projects and activities carried out by Beirut Arab University in supporting the 17 sustainable development goals SDGs set by the United Nations focusing on Goal 9 since BAU was selected last year to represent and lead SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) in the International Association of Universities (IAU) HESD (Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development) Cluster. Prof. El-Bastawissi also stressed within its presentation on how BAU community based projects, initiatives and research activities have been mapped to Goal 9 targets including supporting Sustainable and resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive industrialization and enhancing scientific research. The Dean ended up by highlighting on the new initiatives undertaken by Beirut Arab University to achieve the sustainable development goals as proposed in its strategy.

Two Agreements of Cooperation between The Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross in Lebanon and The United Nations Industrial Development Organization

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Tripoli-Campus/News/Two-Agreements-of-Cooperation-between-The-Delegation-of-International-Committee-of-the-Red-Cross-in-Lebanon-And-The-United-Nations-Industrial-Development-Organization

Beirut Arab University represented by its President Professor Amr Galal El Adawi has signed two agreements of cooperation with The Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross in Lebanon (ICRC) and The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

The agreement with The Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross in Lebanon whose duration is one-year renewable states the university’s interest to train students of the Faculty of Health Sciences – specialized in nursing (Tripoli Branch) where ICRC shall provide all the facilities needed to assist the University in achieving its mission in nursing within the Weapon Traumatology Training Center it operates in Dar Al Chifae and Dar Al Zahraa Hospitals. The ICRC shall provide training to students about the theoretical information they acquired at the University such as applying the basic nursing care such as measuring the pulse, pressure, temperature as well as drawing blood and inserting IV lines. As such, the agreement of cooperation with The United Nations Industrial Development Organization in the context of the project “Market-Based Construction Skills Training for All” funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Industry in the Lebanese Republic states to establish a vocational training center at BAU – Tripoli campus. The duration of the project is renewable and ends by March 31st, 2020 inclusive. The agreement states doing vocational training in the fields of electricity and renewable energy where UNIDO develops awareness strategy to choose trainers and trainees for the Vocational Training Center; on the other hand, the University shall recruit trainers among its network of faculty and students and shall promote the center among its channels in the community.

UN Marks 70th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights at BAU

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/UN-Marks-70th-Anniversary-of-Universal-Declaration-of-Human-Rights-atBAU

Under the theme “A Defender for a Right”, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre in Beirut (UNIC Beirut) and Beirut Arab University (BAU), organized a special ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and celebrate Human Rights Day. The ceremony, which was held at BAU Premises, was attended by Bassam Al-Halabi, representative of Minister of State for Human Rights Affairs Ayman Choucair, MP and Head of the Parliamentary Committee for Human Rights Michel Moussa, MP and representative of Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri Roula Tabesh, Regional Representative of OHCHR Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) Roueida El-Hage, Director of the UN Information Centre in Beirut Margo El-Helou, President of the Lebanese Constitutional Council Issam Sleiman, President of Beirut Arab University Amr Galal El-Adawi and BAU Secretary General Omar Houri. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of military and security leaders, BAU professors and students, representatives of media outlets and organizations specialized in human rights issues. El-Adawi in his statement said that “intolerance, xenophobia and incitement to racial and religious hatred all endanger the very essence of human rights.” He also noted that “BAU is one of the first universities in the Arab region that introduced the human rights course as a compulsory requirement for all university students and this shows its unwavering commitment to human rights principles. It also established a Human Rights Center in 2009, whereby volunteers participate in awareness raising activities aiming at combating extremism through social media networks.” El-Adawi concluded his statement by saying that BAU is committed to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and its related 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as member of the Global Compact Network in Lebanon. “BAU is constantly seeking to achieve social justice and sustainable development in the country,” he pledged.

An Agreement of Cooperation between BAU and Union of Arab Banks

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/Event/An-Agreement-of-Cooperation-between-BAU-And-Union-of-ArabBanks

An Agreement of Cooperation between Beirut Arab University the Union of Arab Banks and was signed by the President of Beirut Arab University Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi and the Secretary General of the Union of Arab Banks Mr. Wissam Fattouh at Issam Houri Hall at Beirut Arab University- Beirut Campus. The agreement stipulates the establishment of a Master’s Diploma specializing in Combatting Money Laundering and Funding Terrorism which is the first program of its kind to be taught in Arabic. The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Nehale Mustafa, the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at Beirut Arab University, as well as a number of Academic Staff at the University and a delegation from the Union of Arab Banks. The ceremony opened with a speech delivered by Mr. Wissam Fattouh, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Banks. He highlighted the importance of the agreement, in terms of disseminating the culture of combating money laundering and funding terrorism. He maintained that the current aggravation of extremism and terrorism, endangering the remains of stability both socially and economically, necessitated a practical initiative aiming at providing the banking sector with professional graduates, specializing in combating money laundering and funding terrorism. Realizing the importance of this initiative in the Arab Region, the Union of Arab Banks, in cooperation with Beirut Arab University, launches a Master’s Diploma specializing in combatting money laundering and funding terrorism. It is the first program of its kind to be taught in Arabic in accordance with international standards. The program aims to provide graduates of the Faculty of Business Administration, Economics, Financial and Banking Sciences of its various branches and specializations, and graduate new recruits in the Arab banking sector, and employees whose responsibilities overlap with the contents of the program. They will be provided with the necessary information in accordance with the regional and international legal and legislative requirements.

A Cooperation Agreement between BAU and the Lebanese Industrial Research Achievements Program

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/A-Cooperation-Agreement-between-BAU-and-the-LebaneseIndustrial-Research-Achievements-Program

Mr. Freij Sabonjian, the Minister of Industry, and Professor Amr Galal El Adawi, President of Beirut Arab University, together with Mr. Nehmé Afram Head of the Association of the Lebanese Industrialists and Dr. Hasan Al Sharif, representing the National Council for Scientific Research, signed an Agreement of Cooperation between the Lebanese Industrial Research Achievements Program and BAU.

The Agreement Objectives

The agreement aims at procuring a framework within which both parties can carry out common activities such as:

• Establish industrial and graduate research projects between BAU and the industry sector.
• Conduct a feasibility study when necessary.
• Exchange information and experience.
• Provide the necessary funding for the common activities, conferences and seminars.
• Seek other concerned parties especially the industrial institutions and international organizations.
• Encourage factories to welcome students in their labs and to provide them with the necessary scientific experience and production technology.
• Seek harmony between the engineering, science and technology programs and the industry and the job market needs.
• Contribute in all of the activities which revenues will be used to equip the university labs with the necessary tools to conduct applied research.

Beirut Arab University Signs an Agreement of Cooperation with Al Mina Municipality

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Tripoli-Campus/Event/Beirut-Arab-University-Signs-an-Agreement-of-Cooperation-with-Al-MinaMunicipality

The Head of Al Mina Municipality Mr. Abdulkader Alameddine and President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El Adawi signed an agreement of mutual cooperation to support the scientific activities in AL Mina Municipality- Tripoli and to benefit from the logistic capacities, the data charts available at the municipality and the scientific experiences at BAU. A meeting for this purpose was held in BAU- Tripoli Campus in the presence of the Head of the Municipality Council and members, BAU President Professor El Adawi, BAU Vice President for Tripoli Branch Affairs, Professor Khaled Baghdadi, BAU Secretary General Dr. Omar Houri, Deputy Secretary General for BAU- Tripoli Branch, Mr. Mohammad Hammoud, as well as Tripoli Branch Coordinator and Head of the Alumni in Tripoli Mr. Ahmad Sankari. During the meeting, BAU president noted the “importance of cooperation with Al Mina Municipality” saying “we have become a part of it as the campus falls in its geographic realm, and thus we have to employ all of our potentials to help the municipality achieve a lot of projects. Being dear to our hearts, Al Mina requires our absolute support and contribution in its development at all levels especially that it has a unique corniche in Lebanon.”.