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Speech of the President of Hadhramout University on the Occasion of the Conclusion of the First Hackathon Organized by the University<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
\nAll praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon the Seal of the Prophets, our master Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.<\/p>\n

Dear Vice Presidents of the University, the Secretary-General and their assistants,
\nEsteemed Deans of the Colleges, Directors of Centers and their deputies, and Heads of Academic Departments,
\nDistinguished Directors of the University\u2019s Supporting Institutions,
\nHonorable Guests,
\nEsteemed Faculty Members and their Assistants,
\nRespected University Staff,
\nMy dear students,
\nLadies and gentlemen,
\nPeace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.<\/p>\n

We welcome you to the closing ceremony of the first Entrepreneurship Hackathon organized by the University last month\u2014a creative milestone that marks the first event of its kind in the University\u2019s history. This event coincided with the inauguration of the Student Entrepreneurship Support Center.<\/p>\n

We are delighted to witness this day\u2014the day of harvesting ideas, effort, and innovation\u2014as we celebrate the conclusion of the University\u2019s first Entrepreneurship Hackathon. Throughout the hackathon days, we observed how this platform transformed into a vibrant hub of activity, where ideas converged and the foundations of promising projects began to unfold. I take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the creative and distinguished participants who won the hackathon awards.<\/p>\n

At Hadhramout University, we fully recognize that our role does not end with granting academic degrees. Rather, it extends to empowering students to shape their professional futures with their own hands.<\/p>\n

This hackathon was not merely a competition; it was a safe experimental environment designed to simulate the labor market\u2014an opportunity to test your abilities to convert challenges into investment prospects and to turn abstract ideas into viable, applicable business models.<\/p>\n

Esteemed attendees,
\nEntrepreneurship is the driving force of the modern economy and the pathway to creating\u2014rather than waiting for\u2014career opportunities. In your projects today, I have seen what inspires confidence: boldness in concept, practicality in solutions, and an entrepreneurial spirit unafraid of failure, but instead learning from it to reach excellence. Congratulations to you all for this high spirit and determination that brought you to this distinguished level\u2014a beginning of a promising and prosperous future, God willing.<\/p>\n

What comes after the hackathon?<\/strong>
\nToday’s closing ceremony marks the start of a new phase. The outstanding projects we observed will form the foundation of the activities of the Entrepreneurship Support Center. Genuine support will be provided through fully equipped, complimentary office spaces within the University\u2019s business incubator for forty participants. You will also be connected with investors and accelerators to help transform your prototypes into emerging startups\u2014launchpads toward real-world initiatives that benefit society.<\/p>\n

Honorable audience,
\nBefore concluding, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of this exceptional event. In particular:<\/p>\n