Abu-Ghazaleh and Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Honor Outstanding Iraqi Students at Jordanian Universities

Special to TAG Educa News Agency

AMMAN – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), and Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan HE Ms. Safia Al-Souhail honored outstanding Iraqi students at universities across Jordan during a special ceremony held at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University. 

Ms. Al-Souhail expressed her appreciation to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for his efforts regionally and internationally, and for recognizing Iraq's outstanding students who have excelled at various universities across the Kingdom. The Ambassador also thanked all educational institutions and stressed on the important role of education, capacity building and training in supporting Iraqi students.

She expressed her pride in this these students who have managed to excel in all diverse specializations, particularly in Pharmaceutical studies stressing on the continuous cooperation and cultural exchange between Jordan and Iraq which started in the 70s and remains strong particularly in the field of education stating that senior Jordanian officials did graduate from Iraqi universities and today Jordan is doing the same
The Ambassador informed students that TAG-Org will guide them in achieving their goals and help them find job opportunities – as it is challenging to match today’s labor market needs with students’ acquired skills.  

Meanwhile, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his love for the country of Iraq and TAG-Org’s proposed cooperation with the Embassy of Iraq in facilitating educational, capacity building, and training services. He indicated, “Iraq represents Arab history, civilization and culture, and it has a special place in my heart as I consider it the backbone of all Arab countries”. 

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh addressed students saying that they should always take their education to another higher level, and that every Iraqi student who wants to enroll at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAGSB) will receive a special scholarship, noting that TAGSB has the lowest unemployment rate among its graduates.  He also stressed on the importance of acquiring a Management in Business Administration (MBA) degree, as it can be applied to all aspects of life − not just business.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh informed students that TAG-Org’s mission is to create awareness on the importance of directing nations towards knowledge creation and the world of ICT – especially for the young generation who intend to build the future.” He added, “Solving all our problems, including unemployment and debt, is through knowledge creation and innovation.”

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh praised HE the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan for her role, work, motivation, and readiness to contribute to Iraq − noting that she has also been selected to be the Ambassador of Iraq in Palestine, as she is in Jordan. He advised students, “If you want to reach the peak, you must have a mission – and to sacrifice everything to fulfil this mission.”

The event was held in the presence of a number of distinguished university professors, journalists and media representatives and students’ families. Outstanding students were awarded shields and certificates meanwhile, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh offered them 32 TAGITOPS.