Alumni Achievement Award for Dr Al Rasheed during the 3rd GCC Alumni Reunion Dubai

The 3rd annual Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Alumni reunion of the University of Arizona (UA) was held on 23rd January 2014 at the Armani Hotel, Dubai. GCC alumni came from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to attend the annual event, hosting of which is shared by the GCC countries. Furthermore, it was attended by Ann Weaver Hart, the President of The University of Arizona, and 12 other Faculty and staff members.

Coinciding with the reunion, President Hart announced that Dr Turki Faisal Al Rasheed, Alumni of the U of A, has been awarded the Alumni Achievement Award for 2014.

The Alumni Achievement Award is given to an alumnus or alumna who has attained prominence in his or her field of endeavor and demonstrated outstanding service to the University of Arizona. This Award is the highest honor the UA Alumni Association can bestow upon alumni, and is presented during commencement ceremonies. It is endorsed by the Arizona Board of Regents, the University of Arizona, and the UA Alumni Association, the President of the University of Arizona and the Chair of the Arizona Board of Regents.

Dr Al Rasheed will officially accept the award at the graduation ceremony at the University of Arizona on 17th May, 2014.