International University Debate Championship in Qatar
The team from the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL) achieved second place in the seventh International University Debate Championship in Qatar. The team, composed of students Rawan Harshi, Hiba Dahini, and Rowa Sharaf El-Din, represented Lebanon after qualifying at all stages with merit and distinction. Notably, this is the first time a Lebanese team has reached this rank, competing in the final round against the team from An-Najah National University in Palestine.
Additionally, student Rawan Harshi was awarded third place as the best speaker in the championship, while student Hiba Dahini ranked tenth. The final ceremony in the capital, Doha, featured cultural, academic, and social activities from various countries, attended by Lebanon’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ms. Farah Berri. The students received training on debate techniques and skills from Mr. Hassan Al-Husseini, the head of the Debate Dialogue community.
The team qualified last January in the “National University Debate Championship 2024 in Lebanon,” organized by the SMART Center in partnership with the Debate Dialogue community and in collaboration with the Qatar Debate Center. This enabled them to represent Lebanon alongside teams from the Lebanese University and the American University of Beirut, where USAL excelled and secured its spot to compete in Qatar, ultimately achieving second place.
USAL Student Mohammad Jihad Al-Mallah Wins Third Place in Barista Competition at HORECA
With his talent and passion for the art of coffee, Mohammad Jihad Al-Mallah, a student at the Faculty of Business Administration – Hospitality Management at the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL), secured third place in the prestigious barista competition held as part of HORECA — one of the world’s leading hospitality exhibitions.
Competing against a group of top coffee-making professionals, Mohammad impressed the judges with his mastery of every detail, from precise drink preparation to intricate latte art, leaving a lasting impression on the panel.
Students Kusay Al-Okla and Hassan Saeed Discover Security Vulnerabilities in Major Applications
Kusay Al-Okla, a Computer Science student at USAL, successfully discovered a security vulnerability in Amazon’s systems. As a result, the company recognized his contribution by listing his name on its official Hall of Fame for cybersecurity contributions.
Meanwhile, fellow student Hassan Saeed achieved a remarkable milestone by identifying two major security vulnerabilities — one in LinkedIn and the other in Meta systems — earning him recognition from both companies and a place on each of their Halls of Fame.
These accomplishments highlight the excellence of USAL students in cybersecurity and technology, and underscore the importance of supporting young talents in innovation and advanced tech fields
Tech for Accessibility Hackathon
Student Fatima Mubarak from the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL) won first place in the Tech for Accessibility Hackathon with her team, successfully developing an application called “Vision Safe” as an assistive tool to enable visually impaired individuals to locate and navigate around objects. Many Lebanese universities participated in the competition.
Short Story Competition - Ministry of Education and Higher Education
Student Remy Wahbeh from the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL) won first place in the “Lebanon as We Dream” short story competition in Arabic among universities in Lebanon. The award ceremony was attended by representatives from universities, secondary schools, organizers, participating students, and a representative from the Minister of Education and Higher Education, along with cultural and educational stakeholders at the National Library in Sin El Fil. A total of 630 stories were submitted by students from Lebanon.
This competition was launched by AUF in the Middle East, BEMO Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and supported by the Association of Al-Sabeel, Antoine Library, and L’ORIENT LE JOUR newspaper during a press conference at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The organizers aimed to give Lebanese youth hope for a brighter future and an opportunity to dream of a more beautiful Lebanon aligned with their aspirations, while also providing a platform for Lebanese youth to showcase their abilities and values.
USAL Student Rawan Harshi Serves as Judge in International Debate Championship
The University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon is proud to announce that Media student Rawan Harshi was selected as an accredited judge in the 7th International Schools Debate Championship, following her successful completion of the adjudication exam.
Rawan had previously participated as a member of USAL’s debate team in the International Universities Debate Championship in Qatar, where the team ranked second overall. She was also awarded third best speaker in the tournament.
Other Achievements by USAL Students:
- The female students from the Media Department secured second place in the “National University Debate Championship 2024” and qualified to represent Lebanon in Qatar in the “Seventh Arabic University Debate Championship.”
- Student Sara Qanso from the Physical Education Department won first place in the Ouyama International Cup in Lebanon 2024.
- Student Ahmad Shamss ranked 12th in the Arab region and 40th in Asia at the 2023 Triathlon Championship in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
- Fatima Jaloul from the Physical Education Department won first place in the Kata at the Sarouh International Kyokushin Karate Championship in Iran 2023.
- Fatima Mubarak from the Computer Science Department achieved first place in the “Tech for Accessibility Hackathon” for developing an assistive tool for visually impaired individuals in 2023.
- Student Hassan Said from the Computer Science Department discovered three security vulnerabilities in the Instagram application in 2023.
- Student Remy Wahbeh won first place for her short story “Lebanon as We Dream” among universities in Lebanon, organized by AUF in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in 2023.
- The university’s football team won against the Antonine University team in a friendly match in 2023.
- The university team won against the Arab Open University team in football in 2023.
- Student Ali Faqih secured first place in the General Lebanese Championship in the Elite Muay Thai Championship in 2023.
- Student Rahaf Al-Sayed participated in the Arab Reading Challenge and was honored by the Ruler of Dubai in 2022.
- Student Mohammad Atwi won first place in the Lebanese Championship in Kickboxing in 2022.
- Students Rahaf Ismail, Fatima Jaloul, and Sara Qanso achieved top ranks in the Arab Kyokushin Championship in 2022.
- Students Khalil Zaarour and Kamil Fouani from the Physical Education Department competed in the Lebanese University Championship in Muay Thai in 2022.
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