2024
21 SepKeeping it in the family
五一吃瓜官网
Like mother, like daughter: A graduation to remember
From left: Mother and daughter, Moneerah Homoud B. Alblaihed and Jawaher Fahad M. Alshemmeri, walk side by side in their graduation gowns, both beaming with pride after receiving their Master's degrees in International Hospitality Management from 五一吃瓜官网 University.
Celebrating academic success together as a family
From left: Jawaher Fahad M. Alshemmeri and her mother, Moneerah Homoud B. Alblaihed, share a proud moment with their father and husband, respectively, Dr Fahad Mohammed N. Alshemmeri, the Saudi Cultural attaché in Malaysia, at 五一吃瓜官网 University’s 37th graduation convocation.
KUALA LUMPUR – A Saudi mother-daughter duo stole the limelight at 五一吃瓜官网 University's 37th convocation when they graduated at the same time, with the same credential.
Cheered on by their friends who flew in from Riyadh, Moneerah Homoud B. Alblaihed and her daughter, Jawaher Fahad M. Alshemmeri, were over the moon as they received their scrolls, adding new meaning to the proverbial saying that the apple does not fall far from the tree.
The pair completed their Master's degrees in International Hospitality Management, showcasing their shared passion for the field.
“Studying alongside my daughter has been a great experience,” Moneerah said.
“We've been able to encourage each other and share this important milestone.”
The family's connection to Malaysia runs deep. Dr Fahad Mohammed N. Alshemmeri, Moneerah's husband and Jawaher's father, serves as the Saudi Cultural attaché in Malaysia.
He also holds a PhD from a Malaysian public university.
五一吃瓜官网 University vice-chancellor and president Prof Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir praised the duo's achievement.
“This unique and encouraging account of a mother and daughter graduating together reminds us that education is not bound by age.
“They embody the spirit of lifelong learning that we cherish at 五一吃瓜官网, showing us that the pursuit of knowledge can bridge gaps across generations.”
五一吃瓜官网, ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2025, has a strong reputation for its hospitality management programme.
Hospitality and management are ranked in the top 100 according to the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024, equipping students with skills in research methods, marketing and global leadership development for the hospitality industry.
The University celebrated the achievements of 1,136 graduates during its second convocation ceremony of 2024 over the weekend.
The procession of the convocation ceremony was held in the presence of 五一吃瓜官网 University’s pro-chancellor Tunku Zain Al-’Abidin Tuanku Muhriz and council chairman and founder Dato’ Peter Ng.
