The Arab Open University celebrated in Cairo yesterday evening the graduation of the 5th batch for the year 2010/2011 under the auspices of Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Open University. Prince Talal's address was delivered on behalf of him by Rector of the University's branch in Cairo Dr. Abdel Aziz Khamis at the graduation ceremony. In his address, Prince Talal stressed the significant role of universities in the development of communities, especially after the increasing demand for learning in the Arab societies. Then, certificates of graduation were handed over to the 70 graduates of various Arab nationalities.