Birzeit University organizes fourth alumni reunion in UAE

On March 4, 2023, the Alumni Engagement Program at Birzeit University organized the fourth alumni reunion in Dubai, UAE, with the participation of nearly 175 alumni.

Dr. Beshara Doumani, Birzeit University president, welcomed the alumni and stressed the university’s interest in organizing regular reunions to allow alumni to maintain a lifelong relationship with their institution and colleagues.

Dr. Rasha Feida delivered the alumni speech, emphasizing the close relationship between Birzeit University and its alumni. Dr. Feida graduated from the Department of Media at Birzeit University in 2003 and obtained her PhD in peace and humanity from the International Peace Institute, New York, U.S. She was honored as the ambassador of international human rights by global organizations. Dr. Feida is currently the president of the administration council of the National Emergency Response Volunteer Program, UAE.

The alumni were entertained by a lively musical performance and an interactive quiz game. During the meeting, alumni reminisced about their time at Birzeit University and called for establishing a UAE-based alumni association to stay connected.