In-Person Education Resumes at the Faculty of Economic Sciences in Nabatieh

The Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration at the Lebanese University - Fifth Branch, resumed in-person education in the city of Nabatieh. This step reflects the determination to continue the mission of the Lebanese University, strengthen the steadfastness of residents and their attachment to their land, and contribute to restoring normal life and revitalizing economic and social activity in the city and its surroundings.

In this context, the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Hassan Al-Mousawi, received the President of the Al-Shaqif Municipal Union, Khalid Badr al-Din, heading a delegation from the union. They discussed the situation of the faculty, its needs, and ways to ensure suitable conditions for the continuation of the educational process.

Badr al-Din congratulated the faculty administration on "the decision to resume in-person education in Nabatieh," praising "the importance of this step and its implications in the current circumstances." He affirmed that "the return of students and professors to classrooms is not limited to its academic dimension but constitutes a fundamental factor in strengthening the steadfastness of residents, consolidating confidence in the region's future, and contributing to reactivating the economic cycle and daily life in the city." He expressed "the readiness of the Al-Shaqif Municipal Union to cooperate with the faculty administration and provide whatever services and facilities are possible to support its journey and meet its needs."

On the same occasion, Al-Mousawi visited the Mufti and Imam of Nabatieh City, Sheikh Abdul Hussein Sadek, accompanied by members of the teaching and administrative staffs and the branch secretary. It was an opportunity to affirm "the national and educational role played by the Lebanese University, and the importance of continuing the presence of higher education institutions in Nabatieh, as they are a fundamental pillar in maintaining the vitality of the city, its social stability, and strengthening the connection of youth to their environment and society."

Al-Mousawi emphasized that "resuming in-person education in Nabatieh is not merely a return to lecture halls, but a message of trust, steadfastness, and faith in the future of the city and its people." He stressed that "the Lebanese University, representing a comprehensive national institution, plays a role that goes beyond academic education to contribute to local development and enhance social and economic stability." He noted that "the return of university life positively impacts various sectors, from commercial and service establishments to transport movements and other activities related to the presence of students, professors, and employees, in addition to its moral effect in reassuring residents and encouraging them to hold onto their city and restore the rhythm of their normal lives."

He concluded by affirming that "the success of this step relies on the unity of efforts between the university, local authorities, municipalities, and social figures," expressing his "appreciation for all initiatives supporting the faculty," and emphasizing that "investing in education is investing in humans and in the community's ability to rise above crises."