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- Country of residence: Palestine
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"I have always heard negative
words that I will not get my chance as a refugee, but I have never found this
matter an obstacle in my life. Prosperity is divided by God, and man must
strive and persevere to obtain it."
With these words, Dr. Sana Fayez
Kaddoura expressed to Al-Awda News Network after receiving the Women Pioneer
Award for Excellence in Information and Communication Technology at the 25th
International Conference for Women Leaders organized by the Middle East
Excellence Awards Institute in the United Arab Emirates.
Sanaa Fayez Kaddoura, from the
village of Suhmata, Acre district, Palestine. Born in the United Arab Emirates,
she returned to Lebanon in her childhood, where she received her education from
elementary school until her graduation from Beirut Arab University, majoring in
"computer science." She later started her career in the UAE. She was
nominated for this award by Zayed University, in which she holds the position
of professor, as this award is given in view of the achievements and
contributions of the candidate in the fields of research and teaching.
The award was handed over to Dr.
Sana by Mayi Musk and Dr. Muhammad Al-Kindi, who were invited to hand over the
awards to the candidates.
Maye Musk is considered a globally
influential woman for her success as a woman in her field and for the success
of her son, Elon Musk. Dr. Mohammed Al Kindi is the former Minister of
Environment and Water in the UAE and an influential man of his many accomplishments.
Dr. Sana expressed in a message
addressed to the youth in general and the Palestinian youth who have the issue
in particular through Al-Awda News Network: Success is the fruit of hard work,
perseverance and staying up late at night. Success does not come in vain and is
not presented to anyone on a plate of gold. If we reflect on the stories of
successful people throughout history, we will find that behind every success
story there are years of effort.
The Palestinians should arm
themselves with the flag. Academic degrees and scientific success is the most
important password in life.
I also ask refugee young men and
women to stop placing imaginary obstacles to their lives and success. I urge
everyone to acquire academic degrees and develop themselves with the skills
required in the labor market, and I urge them to choose their university majors
carefully so that their skills put them on the path of development.
Regarding her future goals, Dr.
Sana told Al-Awda News Network: My goal is to continue on the path I have drawn
and to contribute more in my fields of work, which are teaching and scientific
research. As a university teacher, I seek to continue imparting my knowledge
and experience to university students with integrity and honesty. Teaching
honestly is an important success for me. As a scientific researcher, I would
like to gain more knowledge and use research in computer science to solve
life's problems.
I conclude by saying that every
person has a role to play in life. And mastery of work is success, regardless
of the nature of the work or the task that we do. And I urge everyone to strive
in the path of purpose and honesty in work, as they are the two main keys to
achieving the demands.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Sana
raised the number of awards she received during her educational and
professional career to four awards, as her first award was the Gamal Abdel
Nasser Award for Scientific Excellence, and the reason for her winning is that
she was the first in her class when she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from
Beirut Arab University, then she won the best award. A teacher when she was
working as a teacher at Beirut Arab University in Lebanon.
This year, she won two awards, the
first is the Women's Pioneer Award for Excellence in Information and
Communication Technology, and the second is the Young Researchers in Computer
Science award from the International Venus Awards for Women Foundation.
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