My Dear Students,

I welcome you to the Arab International University (AIU), a scholarly sanctuary founded on the conviction that knowledge without ethics is a void without meaning and a force without direction. Our university was established with the firm belief that knowledge is not merely power, but a power rooted in a refined ethical conscience that illuminates life's paths and builds a sustainable human civilization.

We envisioned this institution as a beacon of intellectual and cultural enlightenment, embracing scientific talents from both within Syria and abroad. We open our doors to every student seeking a distinguished education that keeps pace with modern scientific advancements while remaining anchored in the noble values that strengthen the Syrian character and consolidate its cultural identity and heritage.

Today, we take pride in being classified among Syria’s exemplary universities, supported by state-of-the-art technology and a distinguished academic faculty. Our staff is committed to instilling ethical values in our students, for knowledge without ethics is like a dry river—it cannot sustain life nor quench the thirst of humanity.

We call upon our esteemed faculty members to be role models of diligence and dedication, carrying the torch of integrity and honesty. We entrust them to guide their students toward innovation and organized effort, driven by a scientific spirit dedicated to the public good.

I invite you, my dear students, to cooperate closely with your professors and to embrace patience and perseverance. Let your pursuit of knowledge be a journey of moral and human cultivation before it is an academic one; true knowledge is a mission that builds nations and elevates societies.

In conclusion, I commend the efforts of the University Council, the administration, and the academic bodies. Their work in enhancing the quality of education and scientific research, and in expanding the horizons of local and international cooperation while preserving our identity and values, is truly invaluable.

May our university remain an ever-renewing lighthouse for beneficial knowledge—knowledge that blends with high ethics, nourishes the mind, elevates the soul, and contributes to a refined human civilization that our nation and future generations will be proud of.

May God grant you success in your pursuit of excellence, and may you be ambassadors of knowledge and ethics wherever you go.