Prince Saud bin Mishaal attends King Abdulaziz University graduation

Under the patronage of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, and on his behalf, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the region, attended the graduation ceremony for the 56th class of King Abdulaziz University, which included 25,489 male and female graduates from various disciplines, held at the King Faisal Conference Center at the university.

The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, officials, academic leaders, college deans, and the graduates’ families. The 56th graduating class comprised approximately 25,489 students, including 10,489 men and 15,000 women, across different academic degrees.

Upon his arrival, the royal anthem was played, followed by a recitation from the Holy Qur’an. Graduates then delivered a speech expressing their joy at this achievement and the beginning of a new journey marked by ambition and service to the nation, thanking everyone who supported them throughout their studies.

International students also delivered a speech, expressing gratitude to the Saudi government, its leadership, and King Abdulaziz University for their support and care, and voicing pride in the university, its faculty, and the comprehensive academic and research environment in the Kingdom.

The event continued with a video presentation highlighting the success story of graduate Fatimah Al-Ghamdi, who overcame challenges to earn her university degree at an advanced age, serving as an inspiring example of determination. This was followed by the health colleges’ graduates taking their professional oath.

University President Dr. Tareef bin Youssef Al-Aama delivered a speech thanking the Kingdom’s leadership for its ongoing support of education, the Governor of the region for his patronage, and the Deputy Governor for attending and sharing in the graduates’ joy. He affirmed the university’s commitment to preparing qualified national talents to contribute effectively to comprehensive development in line with national goals.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region honored top-performing students from each college and outstanding graduates, and commemorative photos were taken to mark the occasion.