City University concluded its Christmas and New Year’s internal tournament in chess and backgammon with the participation of 36 players. The tournament was held at the sports club over a period of two weeks.

The results were as follows:

Chess:

• First place: Reda Dakmak
• Second place: Ahmed Al-Jundi

Backgammon:

• First place: Ahmed Al-Ali
• Second place: Fouad Al-Halaw

At the conclusion of the tournament, Dr. Maya Qassir, Head of the Finance Department, Dr. Saadullah Halimi, Chairman of the Academic Council, Dr. Raneem Al-Sayed, Director of the Office of Research and Internal Audit, Mr. Dany Hariki, Director of Student Affairs, and Mr. Diaa Anton, Sports Officer, presented the awards to the winners. They wished everyone a happy holiday season and expressed their hope that the new year will bring good and peace to all.

Quotes:

• Dr. Maya Qassir: “We are proud of our students for their participation in this tournament and for their passion for sports. We are committed to providing our students with the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, both academic and athletic.”
• Dr. Saadullah Halimi: “This tournament is a great way for our students to come together and compete in a friendly and supportive environment. It is also a great opportunity for them to learn new skills and develop their strategic thinking.”
• Mr. Dany Hariki: “We are grateful to the students who participated in this tournament and to the staff who helped to organize it. We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future.”

About City University

City University is a private university located in Tripoli, Lebanon. It was founded in 1986 and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.