UQU graduate challenges disability; His Highness the Emir of Qassim includes her in the Sisters of Men Award; UQU President directs her admission to postgraduate studies

She lost her sight, but not her insight, her passion for life and excellence, her love of knowledge, her eagerness to learn, and her desire to dive into life, challenging all the difficulties she faced. She overcame her visual impairment at first, then she moved step by step towards achieving her ambitions, which are no less than those of her healthy peers, and even excelled them with determination, perseverance, and conquering challenges.

She is the visually impaired student, Jihan Mohammed Al-Majdal, one of the graduates of the eighteenth batch from the university. She graduated with honors from the Islamic Sharia specialization at the university, relying on her abilities, self-confidence, and skill in using modern technology, adapting it to suit her needs and health condition, which enabled her to excel and succeed in all her academic stages.

Graduate “Jihan” presented a role model of perseverance and determination that our dear kingdom possesses. She is one of the daughters of this giving nation, whose wise government – may God protect it – supports all its citizens, especially those with special needs, who receive state care and attention to help them achieve their ambitions and aspirations.

From this perspective, His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Qassim Region, upon hearing and seeing the story of the blind graduate “Jihan,” while he was graciously sponsoring the graduation ceremony of the eighteenth batch at the university, hastened to announce the inclusion of “Jihan” in the "Shaqaiq Al-Rijal" (Sisters of Men) Award of the Al-Qassim Region Emirate, wishing her to be among its winners, God willing. He also announced that a mechanism would be sought to benefit from her in the judging committee, as she is an honorable example.

His Highness said: “We thank God that we have found among our sons those who are armed with faith in God Almighty, and possess this will, determination, and self-reliance. Congratulations to the nation for having such examples of distinguished students in the Qassim region and throughout the Kingdom.”.

From his side, His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Dawood, President of the University, announced the acceptance of graduate Jihan Al-Majedil into the postgraduate program in appreciation of her struggle and excellence, and for being one of the honorable role models from the university.