KAU graduates first group of women engineers

King Abdulaziz University celebrated the graduation of its first batch of female electrical and industrial engineers.

Hanaa Al-Naeem, dean of KAU’s Women’s College of Electronic and Industrial Engineering, congratulated the graduates and their parents for the achievement.

“The university has produced a new generation of graduates and future creators during its graduation ceremony. The ceremony included graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Communications and Media, College of Design and Art, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, the Higher Education Institute and the English Language Institute,” said Al-Naeem.

She said the university equips the fresh graduates with various educational and vocational skills.

“The Women’s College of Electronic and Industrial Engineering gave women a chance to become pioneers in society. They will build society and break new grounds,” said Al-Naeem.

Ulla Al-Baity said she graduated from the college with honors.

“My colleagues and I are so proud to be the first batch of women graduating from the College of Electronic and Industrial Engineering from a public university. We can’t wait to prove our skills and capabilities in the workplace,” said Al-Baity.

Walaa Balamash said she also graduated with honors.

“We have a lot of challenges ahead of us. But we are confident that we will prove we deserve to be in the workplace as engineers,” said Balamash.

Rahaf Al-Harby said as a graduate of the Women’s College she is aware of the challenges in front of her.

“We are extremely proud and grateful to be the first batch of women graduating from a public university. We know that many other public universities will follow in our footsteps,” said Al-Harby.