Rafik Hariri University (RHU) was proudly represented by Dr. Zeinab Srour and Dr. Sally El Arabi Kodsi, Assistant Professors in the College of Business Administration, at the 9th Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference 2025 held at the Suleiman Olayan School of Business at AUB under the theme “Sustainable Rebuilding in Times of Crisis.” Their participation demonstrated RHU’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, research involvement, and women’s leadership in data science.


The conference provided an essential platform to exchange innovative ideas and examine how data-driven methods can support sustainable development and resilience in difficult times.

The event was attended by Lebanon’s Ministers of Labor, Public Health, Social Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence & Technology, highlighting the national importance of advancing data science as a tool for progress and innovation.