December 2025
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Praise be to Allah, the Most Generous, Who taught by the pen, taught man that which he knew not. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the teacher of humanity and guide of mankind, and upon his family and companions.
Esteemed Guests:
Mr. Salem Ahmed Al-Khanbashi, Governor of Hadhramout and Chairman of the Local Council
Vice Presidents of the University, the Secretary-General, and their Assistants
Presidents of Universities
Deans of Colleges, Directors of Centers, their Deputies, and Heads of Academic Departments
Directors of Supporting Institutions
General Directors of Ministerial Offices in Hadhramout
Honored Guests
Faculty Members and their Assistants
University Staff
Dear Students
Distinguished Audience:
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
Allow me at the outset to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Salem Ahmed Al-Khanbashi, Governor of Hadhramout and Chairman of the Local Council, and to congratulate him on earning the trust of the political leadership and his appointment as Governor. We pray that Allah grants him success in fulfilling this great responsibility during these challenging times. We also express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Mabkhout Mubarak Bin Madhi, former Governor of Hadhramout, for his dedicated efforts in serving the governorate and his continuous support for Hadhramout University and its various activities.
Honorable Ceremony:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this joyous occasion organized by Hadhramout University to celebrate the graduation of the 27th cohort of Bachelor’s degree holders, the 22nd cohort of Master’s degree holders, and the 6th cohort of Doctoral graduates.
Today, we celebrate the graduates of the academic year 2024–2025, totaling 2,312 graduates, including 2,124 Bachelor’s degree holders and 191 graduates with Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
We take pride in our female graduates, numbering 153 graduates from the College of Education branch in Mukalla, Doan. We also commend the success of the Girls’ Education Program in Rural Areas, funded by the Silah Foundation and Al-Awn Foundation for Development, which covered the districts of Doan, Amd, Huraidah, Hura and Wadi Al-Ain. We hope this program will continue and expand to include other rural districts, with additional institutions contributing to its funding.
Since its establishment, Hadhramout University has supplied the labor market with 48,323 graduates holding Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees.
Dear Graduates:
I salute you all on this bright day—the day of harvest and fruition—when the highest meanings of joy and pride are embodied! It is the day when a new constellation of knowledge knights graduates from Hadhramout University, ready to carry the torches of science and enlightenment into the fields of work and achievement.
To our Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral graduates:
Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment! You have exerted sincere effort, endured long nights, and overcome challenges, and success has been your ally. Your degree is not merely a piece of paper; it is a testament to unwavering determination, enlightened intellect, and a spirit aspiring for excellence! You have invested your most precious resources—your time and effort—and your endeavors are blessed.
Today, we proudly honor a distinguished group of our sons and daughters who have achieved excellence and honors:
Doctoral graduates: You are the future of scientific research, opening new horizons to solve societal problems and contribute to its development.
Outstanding Master’s graduates: You exemplify the pursuit of advanced learning and specialization, representing the next generation of leaders and academics.
Top-ranking Bachelor’s graduates: You are the promising elite embarking on your professional journey, and we expect great contributions from you in serving your community.
Our recognition today is a tribute to knowledge and excellence. May you always be role models for your peers.
On this joyous occasion, I extend heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and especially to the top achievers and honor students for their distinction. I pray for your continued success in your future endeavors.
Dear Students:
You have every right to take pride in your university, for it is an institution with a broad vision and limitless ambition, striving to become a global university in the future. Last year, the university entered the QS World University Rankings and maintained its position for two consecutive years—an achievement reflecting the quality of its academic and research performance and affirming its ability to compete globally.
This historic achievement places upon us—university leadership, college deans, faculty members, staff, and students—a great responsibility: to preserve this accomplishment and advance steadily in global rankings.
On this occasion, we express our sincere gratitude to all university affiliates—faculty members, assistants, staff, and students—for their efforts in elevating the university to this distinguished level.
Further evidence of the university’s broad vision and boundless aspirations was witnessed last month through diverse scientific events, including a creative milestone—the first-ever Hackathon in the university’s history—coinciding with the inauguration of the Student Entrepreneurship Center and the launch of the Fourth International Scientific Research Week. These initiatives affirm the university’s commitment to placing scientific research at the core of its academic mission and developmental path, believing that knowledge, research, and innovation are the true foundations of comprehensive progress.
The university is dedicated to fostering an environment for applied research, scientific exchange, and strengthening cooperation with higher education institutions locally and internationally. Later this month, the university will host an Academic Development Week, underscoring that development is not a luxury or an option but a strategic necessity and a commitment to our students and society, compelling us to remain at the forefront of academic innovation.
Dear Graduates:
Your graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter! The world awaits you—a world that is ever-changing and fast-paced! Your duty today goes beyond practicing your profession. Allow me to offer you some advice:
- Never stop reading, learning, and developing your skills—knowledge is an endless journey.
- Be ambassadors of your university through your ethics, dedication, and sincerity.
- Use the knowledge you have acquired to serve your community and contribute to the advancement of your nation.
- Do not fear failure; take it as a lesson to correct your path and face challenges with resilience. Do not let discouraging realities break you—rise from the rubble of despair with unwavering hope and determination.
In conclusion, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to:
Families and parents: who were the pillars of support and now reap the fruits of their patience and sacrifices with tears of joy.
Faculty members and assistants: the beating hearts of generosity who spared no effort or knowledge—our deepest appreciation for your noble mission.
All university staff: for their tremendous efforts in creating an ideal educational environment.
Before I conclude, I must express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Mabkhout Mubarak Bin Madhi, former Governor of Hadhramout and Chairman of the Local Council, for his gracious sponsorship of this ceremony and his valued support for the university and its activities. I also extend thanks to all who have contributed and continue to contribute to the development of Hadhramout University, particularly Engineer Abdullah Ahmed Baghshan, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, and other supporting institutions, especially Silah Foundation for Development and Bin Dol Islamic Bank for Microfinance.
I proudly acknowledge the strategic and exemplary partnership between Hadhramout University and the local authority in Hadhramout Governorate.
Special thanks go to the Vice Presidencies for Student Affairs and Graduate Studies, college deanships, and the unsung heroes—the staff and organizing committees in the Vice Presidency for Student Affairs, the General Investment Administration, and the General Administration of Facilities—for their efforts in preparing, organizing, and ensuring the success of this ceremony.
Finally, my sincere gratitude to you, dear attendees, for gracing our celebration with your presence, adding beauty upon beauty and light upon light.
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
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