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The American University of Kuwait held its 10th Annual Awards Night last week to celebrate students' academic achievements and extra-curricular involvement during the past academic year. The Awards Night is also the time when students recognize AUK faculty and staff for their support and encouragement throughout the year. The event was coordinated by the Division of Student Affairs-Department of Student Life, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business and Economics, and hosted by faculty member, Dr. Chris Ohan.
The event commenced with a welcome note from AUK President, Nizar Hamzeh, who acknowleged the awardees not only for their "excellent scholastic records but also for their willingness to seek a balance between their academic and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities." He also stressed that competing at a high level, or volunteering time in a club or athletic capacity, while also undertaking university study can present its own challenges. "This is not always easy to strike," said President Hamzeh "But, the students receiving awards tonight have proven that with balance comes great success both on and off the field, on and off the classroom."
The Awards Night honors students, faculty and staff in different categories of performance. The top three University awards, which are considered the highlights of the event, are the Student Affairs' Award, the Founders' Award and the President's Award. They are intended to recognize students who stand out in the crowd and embody the values and expectations of citizens of the AUK community. Students in these categories are nominated by peers, faculty and staff, interviewed by committee and recommended to the Vice President for Student Affairs and President for final selection. The recipients of these awards were students who have shown exceptional academic achievement and involvement in activities outside of the classroom among other criteria.
Other award categories include;
University Service Awards which honor student employees, students involved in service and student athletes for their hard work and dedication.
Academic Achievement Awards awarded by the College Deans, with support from Department Chairs, for outstanding academic performance for the academic year were
Student Life Awards which honors students and student organizations who made significant contributions to life at AUK. Members of the Student Life department and Professor Hala Al Najjar, Coordinator of the Education Program presented awards to students this year.
Student Government Association Awards, presented to faculty and staff members nominated by students as the most innovative, supportive, and humorous as well as best mentors.
The Vice-President of Student Affairs Dr. Carol Ross-Scott commented on the ceremony saying, "AUK Student Awards night celebrates the engagement of students in activities outside the classroom," emphasizing that student programs and activities such as student media, athletics, curriculum related organizations, service clubs, and leadership bring the university experience to life. "Involvement compels our students to push the boundaries of excellence, academically, and in extra-curricular activities. We want our students to be better prepared to serve the competitive, global society and awards night is where we highlight their achievements of the academic year," said Dr. Ross-Scott
For the past decade, AUK has been arming its students with the most powerful and effective tool, the liberal arts education. One of the fundamental tenants of such an education is not only one's intellectual development but also personal growth and development, traits which are often enhanced when students are engaged in college life outside the classroom. Whether in leadership positions, participating in academic societies, athletics or in volunteer service, extra- and co-curricular engagement propels student readiness for life after college. This Awards' night celebrates this principle of excellence by recognizing our students ability to excel inside and outside of the classroom
Award Categories and Recipients
Founders' Award: May Omran
President's Award: Sally Zaghloul
Student Affairs' Award: May Omran
University Service Awards
| Founders' Award: | May Omran |
| President's Award: | Sally Zaghloul |
| Student Affairs’ Award: | May Omran |
University Service Awards
| Sabeekah Al Jasem | |
| Mohammed Al-Faqan | |
| Fay Al Rasheed | |
| Nathalie Matta | |
| Ali H. Kamal |
Student Employee Awards
| Alumni Affairs | Fatemah Al-Ali |
| College of Business & Economics | Alia Assaf |
| Department of Arabic & Foreign Languages | Hana Khalaf |
| Department of Communication & Media | Hana Khalaf |
| Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering | Ali Nawab |
| Department of International Relations | Abdulmajid El-Kassem |
| Department of Social Sciences | Rana El-Zoheiry |
| Department of Student Life | Nour Jaber |
| Department of Student Life | Abdurrahman Chowdhury |
| Department of Student Life | Carol Ghali |
| Department of Student Life | Rawan Esmael |
| Office of Admissions | Dana Maan |
| Office of Public Affairs | Muneera Al-Khulaifi |
| Office of the Dean CAS | Farah T. Madi |
| Tutoring Center | Sara Abdel Baki |
| Tutoring Center | Ajab Ali Hussain |
| Tutoring Center | Fatemeh Ebrahimi |
| Tutoring Center | Manit Kaur |
| Writing Center | Stephanie Khalil |
| Writing Center | Maria Bedrossian |
| Writing Center | Maymoonah Toubeh |
| Registrar | Haya Al-Jouda |
| Library | Marina Matta |
| IEP | Rana Youssef |
| IEP | Sara A. Mohamed |
| IEP | Yasmin Abou Zeid |
| IEP | Fatemah Al-Attar |
| IT | Yousef Hamadah |
Outstanding Athlete Award
Sarah Al-Qenaei
IEP Academic Achievement Award
Shafeeqah Hussain
Abdelaziz Al-Mesbah
Aref Froutan
Elisa Verrazzo
Academic Achievement Awards
College of Arts and Sciences
| Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Nourah K Al-Omar |
| Department of International Relations | Jessie Trago |
| Department of Music & Drama | Faisal G Al-Bahairi |
| Department of Arabic & Foreign Languages | Fatma Al-Adwani |
| Department of Communication & Media | Noor Kassem |
| Department of Graphic Design & Art | Jumana Al-Refaie |
| Department of English | Reem Al Hasawi |
| Department of Math & Natural Sciences | Hala R. Al Faisal |
| Department of Computer Sciences & Information Systems | Maitha Al-Jassmi |
| Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering | Maymoonah I Toubeh |
College of Business and Economics
| Department of Accounting | Aisha Al-Hunaidi |
| Department of Economics | Yousef Al-Jenai |
| Deparment of Finance | Sally Zaghloul |
| Department of Management | Farah Shimi |
| Department of Marketing | May Omran |
SGA Student Body Awards
| Innovative Lecturer Award | Dr. Amir Zeid |
| Most Supportive Faculty Award | Dr. Mohammed EL Abd |
| Most Supportive Faculty Award | Dr. Christopher Ohan |
| Most Supportive Staff Award | Shoug Al-Othman |
| Most Supportive Staff Award | Hala Al Abdulrazzaq |
| Faculty Mentorship Award | Dr. Issam Damaj |
| Staff Mentorship Award | Heba Mansour |
| Most Humorous Faculty Award | Dr. Ahmad Rabaa'i |
| Most Humorous Staff Award | Hussein Diab |
Student Life Awards
| Advisor of the Year | Dr. Kathy Nixon |
| Rising Star of the Year | Ali Kelkawi |
| Exceptional Organization Member of the Year | Aisha Al-Hunaidi |
| Exceptional Organization Member of the Year | Fajer Ben Naser |
| Student Leader of the Year | Khaled Al-Rubaian |
| Student Leader of the Year | Samarth Puri |
| Program of the Year | Liberation Village |
| Most Improved Organisation | International Relations Club of AUK |
| Organization of the Year | Finance Club of AUK |
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In an official ceremony held on the 8th of May, 2014, the President of American University of Kuwait (AUK), Professor Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, officially announced the inauguration of AUK's first research and development center f in informatics, sciences and engineering (RISE). The event, which took place at the AUK Auditorium, featured remarks by the event honoree and keynote speaker, Professor Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin, General Director of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS).
The event started with opening remarks by President Hamzeh who officially announced the inauguration of RISE, emphasizing that "The new center reflects our goal and commitment to excellence in research. I am confident that the center will lead our future research efforts in the area of informatics, sciences, technology and engineering into the future."
Professor Dr. Shihab-Eldin acknowledged AUK for taking forward such a project which he said will be another step towards the advancement of scientific research within Kuwait and the Arab World at large. He specifically emphasized the importance of establishing research centers within private universities, which will support national research and development efforts.
Dr. Rawda Awwad, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at AUK, pointed out that "RISE strategically supports the values that guide AUK in areas of research and scholarship, and provides an important venue that enables both faculty and students to partake in an essential ingredient that informs progress and positive change, namely the production of knowledge-the hallmark of the liberal arts."
Situated within the lively Salmiya campus of Kuwait's first liberal arts institute, RISE will serve as the University's primary source for research and development in the various areas of sciences and technology. "The center holds unique opportunities for multidisciplinary research in Kuwait," said Dr. Amir Zeid, RISE Director and Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. "In the early Golden Age of this region, our strength lied in the multidisciplinary knowledge of our scientists. Today, with its strong commitment to liberal arts, RISE aims to revive the old trends."
RISE is a collaborative effort between the different AUK science and engineering departments. It adapts an integrative model by forging connections between academic disciplines, local & international innovators, academia & industry, as well as technology & society.
The main objectives of RISE include:
- Expanding the innovative research and development environment within Kuwait
- Hosting collaborative research and development projects with selected local industries
- Establishing research collaboration and joint research projects with world-class institutes
- Hosting scholars and initiating original research projects of international interest
- Organizing international conferences and workshops
The inauguration event, which took place at AUK, saw a significant number of attendees who included AUK faculty and staff members, AUK students and alumni, as well as selected invitees from the business sector.
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For the 11th consecutive year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) has participated as the exclusive Diamond Sponsor in the education section of EDUCAREER 2014, the annual Education & Training Exhibition held at Kuwait International Fairgrounds (KIF) from April 27th until April 30th. This year, EDUCAREER coincides with the 10th anniversary of AUK and its celebration of a decade of contributions to Kuwait's higher education sector.
AUK Vice President for Admissions and Public Affairs, Amal Al-Binali; and the Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Carol Ross, were present at the opening ceremony to meet the Minister of Education & Higher Education, Mr. Ahmed Al-Mulaifi, who inaugurated the exhibition with ceremonial ribbon cutting, followed by a tour around the participating booths
The AUK Admissions team was also present to meet with prospective students and visitors and respond to inquiries about the admissions process, the different academic programs offered at AUK, the IEP program, government Scholarships, and campus life. Prospect students were also offered the opportunity to start their application process and schedule campus tours.
During the exhibition, representatives from the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK played an active role in promoting their services, training programs and workshops to both youth and adult learners.
EDUCAREER has always been a major annual admissions and marketing activity for AUK. The AUK booth at EDUCAREER has historically drawn a wide range of visitors including public and private high school students, parents, young professionals, and local media. This year AUK is expecting to see a higher footfall, especially that it had introduced the widely demanded Electric Engineering and Human Resources majors.
Currently, the American University of Kuwait offers 15 distinct degree programs in the following academic disciplines:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Management, and Human Resources
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in: Communication and Media, English, Graphic Design
- International Studies, and Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in: Computer Science, Information Systems
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
AUK is accredited institutionally by the Private Universities Council (PUC) in Kuwait. Its business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); its social sciences, arts and humanities programs are accredited by The American Academy for Liberal Education's (AALE); and its Intensive English program is accredited by the Commission for Intensive English Program Accreditation (CEA).
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The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 10th annual Career Fair for AUK students in April 2014. Each year, employers from leading companies around Kuwait visit AUK to discuss future employment opportunities with AUK students. This initiative is part of AUK's commitment to provide its students with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with future employers and explore career options. The Career Fair was organized by AUK's Career Services and Wellness Center (CSW).
The Career Fair took place in the AUK Auditorium, where 23 local and multinational companies from around Kuwait met and spoke with AUK students about possible career paths.
AUK President, Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, inaugurated the Fair with the traditional cutting of the ribbon ceremony. In his opening speech, he welcomed all the participants to the 10th Annual Career Fair, which coincides with AUK's 10-year anniversary.
AUK is proud to have obtained several American programmatic accreditations, Hamzeh explained. "ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) for all programs in the College of Business & Economics and currently the College is under consideration for the AACSB( Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)," said Hamzeh. He also explained that AUK's College of Arts and Sciences received accreditation from AALE (American Academy for Liberal Education) for Arts & Graphic Design, Humanities, Social Sciences , as well as accreditation from the Commission on English language Accreditation (CEA) for its Intensive English Program. "Currently, we are working on ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation for Engineering programs and NASAD (The National Association of Schools of Arts and Designs for Arts and Graphic Design program in the College of Arts and Sciences," he added.
This event was open to AUK students and graduates and was sponsored by the platinum sponsors Gulf Bank and National Bank of Kuwait (NBK); the gold sponsors KIPCO Asset management and Alghanim Industries; and the silver sponsors 4fest and 4films Printing Group, United Real Estate Company, and Alshaya.
"This year's Fair felt extra special," said Abir Itani, AUK Career and Personal Counselor at CSW. "It was exciting to recognize that some of the companies participating in the Career Fair were being represented by our own alumni. This made the experience so much more personal, as we had the opportunity to see our former students in action."
During the event, students had an opportunity to explore career paths and receive advice on their resumes from professionals and various corporate representatives. Speaking as an AUK graduate, Mariam Bin Nakhi, who was at the Fair representing Al-Ahli Bank, explained she felt proud of AUK students, and the institute's commitment to continuously deliver opportunities to its students.
The Career Services and Wellness Center (CSW) aims to promote wellness education, serve as a resource for students, staff and faculty, and provide counseling for students and alumni. Counseling follows American Counseling Association (ACA) standards which require confidentiality between client and counselor. Career services provide career counseling, professional trainings, and job readiness. Personal counseling addresses a wide range of academic, personal and social concerns. Disability services offer reasonable accommodations and assistance for students. The CSW is committed to help students learn, think and become...
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The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK has announced its partnership with Collaboration, Management & Control Solutions (CMCS) to offer new courses in the months of May and June as part of the CCE certified learning and development program. The new courses are specially designed to assist professionals in advancing their careers.
The first course, "Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation", will be offered in May of this year. The 35 hour course is suited to a wide range of industries and is designed for executives and mid-career employees with at least 3 years of project management experience, as well as for Senior Project Managers who wish to enhance and update their knowledge. The PMP certification is accepted worldwide as proof of project management experience and competency. Based on the PMBOK 5th Edition, this specialized course is designed to train participants on the latest project management trends and to enhance the skills and knowledge necessary in the increasingly competitive market. The deadline for registering for this course is 11th May.
The second course, "Office Management and Effective Administration Skills", will be offered in June of this year. This intensive two-day course is designed to offer participants an extended understanding of their roles in a modern dynamic workplace, as well as the key contributions they can make to organizational success. The program is suitable for Office Administrators, Supervisors, Executive Secretaries and Personal Assistants. The course teaches the participants to review their work relationships, develop their personal organization, communication and interpersonal skills, and develop an action plan to help themselves, their bosses and their colleagues work in more effective and efficient ways. The deadline for registering for this course is 28th May.
Since its establishment in 2004, the Center for Continuing Education (CCE), has been offering wide range of professional certified courses in the areas of business, management, leadership and language, as well as a rich menu of options for customized corporate training programs. The center strives to deliver quality training by working with American University professors and certified professional experts, all in an effort to positively impact Kuwait professional society.
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To commemorate World Health Day, the Library at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized an event entitled Tips, Ticks and Talks to promote healthy practices that should be observed to escape avoidable stress on the mind and body. The event was moderated by the Library Media Intern, Abdulrahman Albastaki, and was catered with food provided by Caveboy Grubs, a local health food provider.
Professor Maryam Hosseinnia, Associate Professor of Graphic Design at AUK, who also instructs yoga sessions, has spent some time travelling to different places to learn a variety of yoga techniques. She explained that yoga can help the body overcome stress and bring relief to the mind. Yoga can be practiced anywhere at any time. Her tip to the attendees was, "Anytime you feel the need to do it [yoga], then just do it."
The Director of the Career Service and Wellness Center at AUK, Jason Sullivan, shared with the attendees some methods on how to deal with and eliminate stress. He offered some tricks to promote restful sleeps and deeper relaxation. Sullivan suggested taking long, hot showers before going to sleep and taking up coloring as a hobby, as it helps the mind to relax. He also advised students to escape stress by avoiding last-minute preparations for their exams and presentations.
Finally, Fadhel Husain, founder of Caveboy Grubs, talked about selecting the food items most suitable for the digestive system and the importance of getting checked for any food allergies. Caveboy Grubs specializes in offering a healthier alternative to traditional treats. Following the presentations, students and faculty attending the event were invited to sample some of Caveboy Grubs items.
The World Health Day is an annual event initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1950. Traditionally celebrated on April 7 of each Year, the date WHO was founded, World Health Day is seen as an opportunity by the organization to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year.
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On March 24, Ms. Ghaidaa Mohamad, Instructor of Arabic for the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented her book, Excerpts and Sayings by Mahatma Gandhi, to the members of the AUK community as part of the ongoing Faculty Speaker Series. The book contains a collection of Gandhi's most famous sayings translated into Arabic, and summarizes many of Gandhi's ideas relating to education, economy, peaceful resistance, ethics, education, and industries.
Excerpts and Sayings by Mahatma Gandhi is a 130 page book that contains items selected, and translated, by the author which she believes reflect Gandhi's life philosophy in general, and contains images of Gandhi taken throughout his life.
"Throughout this project, I have become acquainted with translation as a tool, a sort of a magic wand that resurrects the dead. I found myself living Gandhi's thoughts, emotions, behavior and choices as I browsed through 18 of his works, searching for his most enlightening quotes. And they were many," explained the author. The book also covers a variety of topics the assassinated leader came across during his intellectual and philosophical journey.
In her presentation, Ms. Mohamad emphasized Gandhi's ideas on social activism and human rights, and she gave local and international examples of people who devote their lives to noble missions. She also shed light on Gandhiâs environmental philosophy, and his idea on the relationship between cities and villages.
The book was published by Masaa Publishing, Bahrain; a publishing house that is known for its encouragement and support of writers within the GCC. They have recently been involved in a fiction writing competition in Bahrain, and have launched the Ali Al Safi Fund, named after a promising young poet who died in an accident ten years ago, to support young and talented GCC poets.
Following her presentation, Ms. Mohamad proceeded to sign copies of her book for the attendees.
In November 2013, Excerpts and Sayings by Mahatma Gandhi was released and sold by Masaa Publishing during the annual Book Fair in Kuwait last year, and is now available at AUK bookstore. For further information, contact Masaa Publishing (instagram @masaapublishing).
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The Arabic Literature Club of the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized a workshop entitled "The Art of Arabic Calligraphy" run by the calligrapher Jassim Al-Nasrallah. The 5-day workshop introduced the participants to cultural and historical information about the different types of artistic Arabic fonts with special emphasis on the Thuluth font; a type of Islamic script developed around the 11th century. That was the first workshop of its kind to be organized by the Arabic Literature Club, and it was open to the public.
The workshop started with Al Nasrallah providing the 15 workshop participants with explanations and descriptions of the ways of writing Arabic letters in Thuluth font while giving examples of how to apply the font to letters, words and punctuations.
The aim of the workshop was to help amateur calligraphers to develop their calligraphy skills. Al Nasrallah's approach in training the participants involved perfecting their letter-drawing techniques, which led to complete word development, and finally the creation of full sentences. By the end of the course, each participant was required to write a verse or quote from the Holy Quran on a final poster to be evaluated by the Al Nasrallah.
The workshop also gave Al Nasrallah an opportunity to share his personal experiences with calligraphy and how he managed to develop his skills through practice and training for years under the supervision of renowned calligraphers.
The workshop ended with a ceremony in which the participants received certificates of completion and the calligrapher received an award of appreciation from the Arabic Literature Club.
The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait is a student organization interested in different aspects of the Arabic language and culture such as Arabic poetry and literature. The main purpose of the Club is to reveal the Arab identity and practice Arabic language at AUK. Most of the club events currently focus on Arabic literature and poetry. The Arabic Club aims to host more cultural events that would include Arabic music and hosting of famous experts in the Arabic language to share their experience and thoughts with the students.
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The Chartered Financial Analysts Society in Kuwait organized a challenge, entitled the CFA Institute Research Challenge, for university students in Kuwait to create and present an equity report for Jazeera Airways. Held for the first time in Kuwait, students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Kuwait University (KU), the American University of the Middle East (AUM), and the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) participated in the challenge.
Five students majoring in Finance at AUK participated in the CFA Institute Research Challenge; Sally Zaghloul, Jihan Kablaoui, Manit Kaur, Nigel D'souza and Mireille Tannous. Prior to conducting their research, the students had the opportunity to meet with Jazeera Airways Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Donald Hubbard, who provided all the participants with a briefing on the airline's performance in recent years, then proceeded to answer questions the participants had.
The CFA Institute Research Challenge required the participants to play the role of financial analysts and value a publicly traded stock, provide a written paper for their analysis and then present their recommendations to a panel of investment industry experts. The AUK team was mentored by Mr. Raghu Mandagolathur, Senior Vice President at Kuwait Financial Centre/Markaz.
"After weeks of intense and careful preparation, we were able to present and justify our analysis clearly during a questions and answers session fielded by an imposing panel of judges," said Sally Zaghloul, a Finance Major at AUK and team leader. The panel included Mr. Talal Al-Tawari, Head of GCC stock at Gulf Investment Company; Mr. Ziad Al-Qaisey, Chief Investment Officer at KAMCO; Mr. Karim Kamal, Executive Director for Brokerage & Research at NBK Capital; and Mr. Gururaj Rao, Chief Investment Officer at Noor Financial Investment Company.
Professors John Russell, Dean College of Business and Economics, and Mr. Rafiqul Bhuyan, Professor of Finance at AUK, attended the presentations to encourage and support AUK's team.
Following the challenge, a ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Salmiya where the AUK team was awarded with Outstanding Investment Research certificates.
The 2014 CFA Institute Research Challenge in Kuwait was organized by CFA Mr. Robin Bhattacharya, who also served as the intermediary between the student participants and Jazeera Airways. The team was mentored throughout the completion of the challenge by Dr. Bhuyan, and Mr. Raghu Mandagolathur, Senior Vice President at Kuwait Financial Centre/Markaz.
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The Office of Admissions at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized the 4th annual High School Football Tournament (HSFT) for private high school students in March. This year, male and female teams from 8 schools across Kuwait participated in the tournament. Finalist teams met at the AUK campus' football field on March 24th and March 30th to compete for the tournament titles.
Female finalist teams included the Gulf English School (GES), Kuwait International English School (KIES), the Lycee Francais du Koweit (LFK), American International School (AIS), as well as 2 teams from the American School of Kuwait (ASK).
The two ASK teams won the first and second places in the girls finals, AIS won the third and LFK came in fourth. Marine Villefranche from LFK was awarded Most Valuable Player of the tournament for the skills she displayed on the field. The Golden Boot Award went to Bibi Al-Bader, who scored 7 goals for ASK throughout the tournament, and Dina Noamani from GES was recognized as Best Goalkeeper.
Participating schools in the boys' tournament included GES, KIES, ASK, LFK, Dana Bilingual School (DBS), Arab Bilingual Academy (ABA), and the British School of Kuwait (BSK). ASK won the tournament title, GES came in second place, BSK came in third, while LFK came in fourth. The Golden Boot Award went to Fahad Al-Rezahan from GES for scoring 17 goals in the tournament. Mohammed Bin Haji from ASK was recognized as Most Valuable Player, and Ziad Al-Fulaij, also from ASK, was awarded Best Goalkeeper for his skills.
AUK President, Nizar Hamzeh presented the medals to the winner teams, as well as to the title awardees at the different categories.
The Football Tournament is held annually to engage High school students in different activities, and to provide a venue to promote healthy competition among students. "We would like to thank all of the private high schools that participated in this year's event. It is a great experience to see the competitiveness and sportsmanship of the football tournament every year. We look forward to seeing these great athletes on campus playing for AUK in the upcoming years," said Maher Dabbouseh.
AUK President, Nizar Hamzeh
Tournament Awards
ASK Girls Team Tournament Winner with AUK President
ASK Boys Team Tournament Winner with AUK Admissions Staff
Maher Dabbouseh, AUK Admissions Director Handing Medals to the Winning Team
President Hamzeh Handing the Golden Boot Award to Bibi Al-Bader from ASK
President Hamzeh Handing the Most Valuable Player Award to Marine Villefranche from LFK
President Hamzeh Handing the Best Goalkeeper Award to Dina Noamani from GES
Fahad Al-Rezahan - GES - Winner of Golden Boot Award
Mohammed Bin Haji - ASK - Winner of The Most Valuable Player Award
Ziad Al-Fulaij - ASK - Winner of Best Goalkeeper
Photos from the final matches
