Waaaub Riyadh Chapter

We are proud to welcome to our growing chapter Distinguished Alumni Antoine Tayar. Antoine has built an exceptional career bridging international business leadership, public service and community engagement. With more than three decades of experience, he spent much of his career with multinational companies in Canada and the Middle East before founding ATpublic his own consulting practice in business development, communications, and change management.

Antoine was elected Municipal Councillor and Acting Mayor of Mount Royal, just 5 years after his arrival to Canada, becoming a strong advocate for civic and community causes. His dedication was recognized in 2024 when he received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for public service and volunteerism.

At AUB, Antoine remains deeply involved: he serves on the Advisory Board for North America, mentors students and young alumni, and contributes to the selection process of an alumni trustee board member. He also sits on several business associations, including the Canada-Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Currently, he is leading a Business Development and Change Management project with Marina Inc. a major Saudi printing and manufacturing company.

Distinguished Alumni Salem Al Saudi, Senior Landscape Construction Manager at MISK City
participating today in the Landscape and Playspaces Middle East conference in Riyadh , representing Misk City | مدينة مسك, and presenting on its vision and mission.

The presentation focused on how the Misk City masterplan establishes an ecosystem that reflects innovation, empowers Saudi youth, and advances a sustainable future. Central to this vision is fostering urban and green spaces, embedding sustainable practices, and shaping a pedestrian-friendly city that enhances community well-being and enriches urban life.

As a city with purpose, vision, and mission, Misk City aims to create an environment that inspires connection, growth, and long-term impact.

🏀 Congratulations to our basketball tournament champions! You played with heart, teamwork, and true alumni spirit. Well-deserved victory! 👏🔥

The moment we’ve all been waiting for… 🏀
The official roster for the WAAAUB Riyadh Basketball Tournament 2025 is here!
Months of training, late-night practices, and unmatched passion- all leading to this.

These alumni players aren’t just representing teams. They’re representing the spirit, pride, and unity of the AUB alumni community in Riyadh. Every pass, every rebound, every shot, it all matters now ✨✨✨

The esteemed committee of the WAAAUB Riyadh Chapter: Committed to serving, empowering, and uniting our alumni in Riyadh while strengthening our bond with our AUB Alma Mater!

An inspiring evening in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, where a delegation of the renowned Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut met and engaged with Riyadh based AUB alumni industry leaders in the fields of engineering, technology, architecture, consulting and sustainability.

In the presence of the Lebanese Ambassador Dr. Fawzi Kabbara, MSFEA Dean Alan Shihadeh, AUB Alumni Riyadh Chapter President Yehya El Oueini and committee members, new strategic collaborations were discussed with prominent AUB alumni representing organizations, such as PIF, Al Mabani, Khatib & Alami, Red Sea Global, Parsons, Riyadah Front, Egis, Nesma & Partners, Al Bawani, KPMG, PwC, SETS, Al Ikaria, STC, and Bonian among other leading organizations.

Join the AUB Alumni Chapter in Riyadh for our annual Sahur! A special gathering to reconnect, reminisce, and share hope for a brighter future. Limited spots available—secure your spot now!

🔗 Register now via the link in bio.

نعتز بتراث هذا الوطن العظيم ومسيرته الحافلة بالإنجازات، ونسأل الله أن يديم على المملكة الأمن والازدهار والتقدم. كل عام والسعودية بألف خير 🇸🇦

Beyond proud of our AUB Alumni Runners who participated in this year’s ! A big applause to the ones who made it to the finish line, your dedication, perseverance, and spirit are truly inspiring❤️

This event aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry through:
🔹 Joint projects tackling industry challenges
🔹 Innovation hubs with cutting-edge facilities
🔹 Prototyping, testing & data analysis support
🔹 Customized training & executive education

Thank you to all the AUB alumni in Riyadh who attended today’s Padel Tournament! It was a fun, energetic, and a memorable gathering. Always a pleasure to meet and connect with our fellow alumni. Stay tuned for our upcoming basketball and tennis tournaments❤️

We’re thrilled to announce a recruitment collaboration with the growing International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank, in Riyadh! Supporting the career development of our alumni remains a top priority. 2024 was our year of alumni unity, 2025 will be our year of collaborations and growth ✨✨