The School’s dedicated senior management and faculty seize the opportunity to connect with our alumni across the globe, near and far.
Inaugural Business Alumni Reunion in Saudi Arabia and Dubai
HKUST’s presence in the Middle East dates back over a decade, beginning with the launch of its MBA program partnered with Saudi Aramco in 2013. Building on this foundation, we organized two alumni gatherings to reconnect with them and other graduates who live and work in the region. As our first-ever HKUST Alumni Reunion in Saudi Arabia, alumni from across the region came together to celebrate their shared experiences. The energy and camaraderie among our fellow alumni highlighted the strength of our global and vibrant community. The cocktail event featured a presentation by our Acting Dean, Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, who shared updates on HKUST and the School’s recent developments.
The alumni met with the delegation, including Prof. TAM Kar Yan, Vice-President for Administration and Business and Acting Vice-President for Institutional Advancement of HKUST; Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Acting Dean of HKUST Business School; Prof. FONG Yuk Fai, Associate Dean; and Chris TSANG, Assistant Dean (Administration) and MSc Program Director.
The team later traveled to Dubai, where Prof. Hui delivered an exclusive masterclass titled “Blockchain, Web 3, and Applications in Healthcare,” providing a managerial overview and practical insights into blockchain technology and showcasing the School’s cutting-edge teaching.
Looking ahead, we are excited to deepen our engagement with the Middle East. This dynamic region offers tremendous potential to enrich our School community and expand our global presence.
First-ever Alumni Get-together in Malaysia
In Malaysia, alumni from various programs came together for a delightful dinner filled with heartfelt connections and meaningful conversations. Special thanks to Mr. Chris TSANG, our Assistant Dean and MSc Program Director, and Ms. Della WONG, Head of Executive Education, for representing the School and engaging with our fellow alumni. The exchange of stories and laughter was truly invaluable. The delegation also took the opportunity to visit the Universiti Malaya and the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation to explore potential collaborations.
Catching Up with Future Scholars
Meanwhile in the US, Prof. LIM Wooyoung of the Department of Economics met with a group of alumni who are advancing their academic careers through PhD studies in local prestigious universities.
Prof. Lim connected with JIANG Jiayi (middle) and LEUNG Ho Fung (right), who are pursuing their PhD at the University of Arizona.
Prof. Lim met with ZHANG Shiyu (right), who is pursuing his PhD at the California Institute of Technology.
