The American University of Kuwait Celebrates the Class of 2026

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) celebrated its Class of 2026 on Monday, October 5, 2026, awarding degrees to 526 graduates during a ceremony held at The Arena in 360 Mall. The ceremony was attended by AUK Founder and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; members of the University’s Board of Trustees; diplomats; distinguished guests; faculty members; Dr. Jasim Al-Ali, Secretary-General of the Council of Private Universities; and the graduates’ families and friends.
 
The ceremony opened with the national anthem, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran. AUK President Dr. Aseel AlAwadhi congratulated the graduates on their achievement and commending their accomplishments throughout their academic journey. She emphasized the importance of the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and values they had gained during their years at AUK, highlighting their future role in serving their communities and contributing to the future of Kuwait and the world.
 
The ceremony also featured remarks by Dr. Jasim Al-Ali, Secretary-General of the Council of Private Universities, followed by the guest speaker, author Bothayna Al-Essa, who addressed the graduates on the importance of knowledge and the human experience. She encouraged them to build on what they had learned throughout their academic journey and to use their knowledge and abilities to make a positive impact on their communities and the world around them.
 
Two class valedictorians also shared their reflections on their academic journeys and marking this important milestone with their fellow graduates.
 
The ceremony then proceeded to one of the most anticipated moments for the graduates: the conferral of degrees. AUK President Dr. Aseel AlAwadhi, alongside the College Deans, awarded degrees to the graduating class.
 
The ceremony concluded with graduates celebrating this memorable milestone and taking commemorative photographs with their families, friends, and faculty members, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their personal and professional journeys.
 

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