Many individuals and institutions played a hand in this outcome. Our special thanks go to President Bacow and other Harvard officials for their efforts to ensure that this young man was able to enter the Class of 2023 with his peers.

We also wish to acknowledge and thank the U.S. Embassy in Beirut for reviewing his bona fides and reissuing him a visa, enabling him to arrive in time for the start of classes.

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After obtaining a U.S. visa, Ismail traveled from his home in Tyre, Lebanon, to Boston Logan International Airport on Friday, August 23rd. Upon his arrival to the U.S., immigration officials questioned Ismail for several hours and examined his social media before refusing him entry.

Ismail is one of the most talented students that Amideast has worked with through the Hope Fund program. He achieved one the highest scores in Lebanon on the baccalaureate exam this summer and plans to major in biology.

Register now to represent your institution at our college fairs in two of Egypt's most populous cities: Cairo on October 11 and Alexandria on October 12.

In June, in conjunction with their semiannual meeting in Beirut, they demonstrated their commitment to youth in a novel way by planting a cedar tree in the Barouk Cedar Reserve. Explaining their gesture, Board Chair Mrs. Wafa Saab said, “The cedar, a symbol of elevation, eternity and strength, affirms our commitment to our mission to create hope among the youth of Lebanon and beyond, and to provide them with life-changing opportunities.”

Those services include English language and professional skills training, access to scholarship and exchange program activities, and academic advising and testing. Last year alone, nearly 2,000 students and professionals enrolled in the center’s English language programs.

The Inclusive Art Gallery celebrates inclusion and the talents of people of determination. It will also feature the AccessAbility exhibition, which tells the individual stories of people with disabilities. Located at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace hotel, it will be open to members of the public from March 14 - 23.

Amideast and the Citi Foundation are pleased to launch training programs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to help unemployed technical and college graduates improve their job readiness and ability to find employment.

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