The Grand Conference Hall of the University of Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, hosted a ceremony this morning, Tuesday, June 24, 2024, to honor outstanding students for the 2024/2025 academic year. The ceremony was attended by the university's distinguished president, Professor Mohamed Taher Halilat, along with local authorities, represented by the governor of the state, Mr. Abdelghani Filali. The ceremony was also attended by the commander of the Fourth Military Region, security and military authorities, executive directors, representatives of institutions and bodies from various sectors in the state of Ouargla, and the revolutionary family. The ceremony was also attended by the university's Secretary General, the Director of University Services, the Director of the Higher School for Professors, and the university family. The university's president, Professor Mohamed Taher Halilat, delivered a speech on the occasion, praising the efforts of the outstanding students and emphasizing the importance of education and knowledge in building and advancing society. He also thanked all the university's professors and administration for their efforts to provide students with the best means to acquire knowledge and understanding. Representatives of the honored students also delivered a speech expressing their happiness and pride in being honored by their colleagues. They urged all students to exert more effort and persevere to achieve success and excellence.
During the ceremony, students from various disciplines were honored in recognition of their academic excellence and diligence throughout the academic year. The honored students included 31 undergraduate students and 30 master's students. The ceremony also honored special categories of students, including 13 people with disabilities, as well as nine foreign students. Six student teams were also honored for receiving the "Label" badge. The external expert from the ENSP Foundation, the head of the Quality Assurance Cell, and its members at the university were also honored for their efforts in advancing the University of Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, as evidenced by its ISO 9001/2015 certification. A special honor was also given to Professor Kadri Mohamed Mehdi, Deputy Director in charge of External Relations and Cooperation, for his efforts in advancing the University of Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, internationally.
In the same context, the distinguished Professor Mohamed Taher Halilat, President of the University of Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, received a special honor from the Regional Organization of Lawyers of the Ouargla Region, for his distinguished achievements in higher education and scientific research in the province. In a move that reflects the university's interest in local and national sports, the state's sports teams were honored for their achievements. These teams included the women's mini-football team, the Ruissat Municipality Future Team, the Ruissat Municipality Future Team, the Beni Thour Youth Team, the Ouargla Women's Basketball Club for People with Disabilities, and the Ouargla Youth Union Women's Handball Club. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the state governor delivered a speech congratulating the outstanding students on their accomplishments and urging them to continue to excel and innovate. He also emphasized the Algerian state's interest in higher education and called for the need to develop and modernize it to keep pace with global developments.