AUB EMBA Alumni

25/08/2025

Dear EMBA Alumni Friends,

As you may know, alumni have been invited to take part in electing one of our own to the *_AUB Board of Trustees_*.

If you have not received the voting email, you may reach out to the address provided above.

Please keep in mind that WAAAUB rules strictly prohibit campaigning in any form, whether direct, indirect, or through this WhatsApp group.

Wishing all candidates the very best, and looking forward to strong alumni participation in these important elections.

Best regards,
Abdel Salam Bdeir

On behalf of the AUB Alumni - EMBA Chapter Committee

To all AUB alumni! Have you cast your ballot for one alumni-elected member of the AUB Board of Trustees yet? If not, do it now. Make your voice heard. The deadline to vote is midnight Beirut time, September 12, 2025.
If you haven’t received an email with your ballot from Simply Voting, check your “junk” folder. If you still can’t find your ballot, email waaaubnomcom@aub.edu.lb before September 5, 2025.

15/08/2025

We are pleased to invite you to an informative course designed for professionals seeking to enhance their pricing acumen and drive profitability.

•Focus Areas:
-Developing effective pricing models
-Implementing value-based pricing
-Leveraging data analytics to optimize pricing decisions
•Why to attend:
Pricing is one of the most powerful levers for profitability, yet it is often underrepresented in traditional curricula. This workshop will equip you with practical tools and insights to make data-driven pricing decisions that maximize business impact.

•Schedule:
Each day is structured into three focused sessions, with a coffee break and lunch included:
-9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
-11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
-1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more clarification please direct message our colleague Raghed Al Hassan

01/08/2025

Prompt Engineering Workshop was held at AUB OSB on July 24, 2025

Objective: sharpen AI skills and supercharge creativity by

1. Crafting powerful AI prompts through live demos and practical exercises.
2. Getting a fast-paced tour of cutting-edge AI tools like Make, Napkin, Gamma, MidJourney, and more.

Delivered by: Mohamad Al Srouji
Moderated by: Sara Abdul Samad & Kamel El Ghossaini
In coordination with: AUB EMBA Chapter

22/07/2025

Thank you to each of our EMBA Alumni for attending today networking Cocktail & contributing to its success. Your time, energy, and dedication were valuable in creating a welcoming and impactful experience.

As was communicated earlier all proceeds from the event will go to support financial aid program. Every contribution helps open doors for deserving students and makes a lasting difference in their lives.

Thank you again for your support and for making this event a meaningful one.

Thank You for Making a Difference

19/05/2025

Calling all AUB alumni!

The WAAAUB Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for one alumni-elected trustee to be proposed for election to the AUB Board of Trustees for a 3-year term starting March 2026.
• Nomination Deadline: May 31, 2025
• Age Limit: Nominees must be 72 or younger as of March 2026
To nominate yourself or someone else, email: waaaubnomcom@aub.edu.lb
Find out more about WAAAUB 2025 elections here:

https://alumni.aub.edu.lb/s/1716/bp20/Interior.aspx?sid=1716&gid=2&pgid=3789

26/04/2025

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The Case Hub - OSB and the WAAAUB EMBA chapter are pleased to invite for an exciting panel discussion titled "More than Teaching Tools: Case Studies for Leadership, Impact, and Legacy." 📚

🗓 Thursday, May 8
🕔 5–6 PM Beirut Time
💻 Online

Through personal stories, practical examples, and interactive discussion, panelists will demonstrate how case studies can be created, adopted, and adapted to foster growth, learning, and influence in the corporate world.

Panelists:
🔹 Dean Yusuf Sidani – Dean, Suliman S. Olayan School of Business
🔹 Dr. Kamel Abdallah– CEO, Canal Sugar & Adjunct Faculty, OSB
🔹 Ms. Hala Achkar Slaiby – Head of Strategy and People, MSE
🔹 Ms. Nesrine Demashkieh – Business Development Executive, SADCO
🔹 Dr. Amr El Kebbi – Assistant Professor, OSB

📌 Don’t miss this chance to dive into meaningful conversations about the corporate world and beyond through the case method.

Please Register now using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/NmCV7aAs2g

We look forward to an insightful conversation,

25/03/2025

, 2025
Hotel

12/03/2025

Dear EMBA Alumni,

OSB is excited to invite you to a series of insightful Master Classes led by Professor Marwan Sinaceur, a distinguished expert in negotiation, leadership, and organizational behavior. Each Master Class is designed to be highly interactive, incorporating real-life case studies and simulations to enhance your learning experience.

*Register Below*
Master Class on "Negotiation": https://forms.office.com/r/NPwctBzL7a
Master Class on "Obstacles to Leading Change": https://forms.office.com/r/pSPW3xAAq4
Master Class on "Leadership through Crisis": https://forms.office.com/r/2fHWmDu9DQ

16/11/2024

Exciting News: Launch of Elyas Rouhban’s New Venture!

We’re thrilled to announce that our colleague, Elyas Rouhban, a business professional leader in the construction and power sectors, has launched a new venture: Inma Consult.

Best of luck Elyas for this exciting new chapter.

For more details please click the below link or direct message Elyas at +96181424794.

Exciting News: Launch of Elyas Rouhban’s New Venture! We’re thrilled to announce that our colleague, Elyas Rouhban, a business professional leader in the…

08/11/2024

Prioritizing Wellbeing and Mental Health in Times of Crisis

As part of our Well-Being and Mental Health initiative, we’re excited to announce the Introductory Webinar: “Prioritizing Wellbeing and Mental Health in Times of Crisis“ scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm Beirut time.

This webinar is part of a series designed to provide valuable support and resources to help us navigate this challenging time. Please stay tuned

Please register to help us understand your expectation and tailor the webinar accordingly.

Register for free:

https://lnkd.in/edp-uvUw

For more info please visit WAAAUB_EMBA_Chapter LinkedIn

30/06/2024

The EMBA Chapter Launch at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business at AUB.
25.June.2024

Thank you to Dr Fadlo R. Khuri, MD, Dr Yusuf Sidani, Dr Imad Baalbaki, Salma Dannawi Oueida , AUB leaders, Professors and teams for the valuable welcoming ceremony celebrating the new chapter executive committee:

1- President: Abdel-Salam Bdeir (ASB) (BBA 1991 EMBA 2005).
2- Vice President: Antoine Abboud - EMBA (EMBA 2020).
3- Treasurer: Nada Abdel Samad (EMBA 2023).
4- Secretary: Aziza Noujaim (EMBA 2021).
5- Members at Large:
a- Raghed Al Hassan (BS 2001, MS 2003, EMBA 2022).
b- Nesrine Demashkieh (BS 1999, EMBA 2017).
c- Arze Salloum (EMBA 2021).

03/06/2024