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Yara Hamdan Abdullah, the new director of the Arab Open University

17-9-2019

The Arab Open University (AOU) announced the appointment of Dr. Yara Hamdan Abdallah as Director of the University in Lebanon at the start of the new academic year, succeeding Dr. Fayruz Farah Sarkis. Recalling, that Abdullah joined AOU in 2004 and held several senior administrative posts, the latest was assistant director for academic affairs which she assumed since 2013. Abdullah holds a PhD in business administration, an MA in economics and a Bachelor of Science in law. The AOU statement said the new director will work to promote the role of the university in higher education in Lebanon consistent with its vision and its academic and development values. This is attained through provision of education opportunities of international standards and in line with modern British curricula for young people, and in partnership with the British Open University, the statement added. (Al Akhbar, September 17, 2019)

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