9 October 2026 

Dr. Hiam Lotfi/ Lebanon: ANECD Advisory Board Member, and Dean of Quality Assurance at the Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS)

This great person left us keeping an indelible mark on the field of early childhood. He contributed significantly to the development of its modern educational concepts and methods. His work embodied a profound humanitarian vision based on empowering children and providing them with equal opportunities for development and learning. His exceptional personality, filled with tolerance and understanding, made him a role model in humanitarian leadership and a source of inspiration for all those working in service of childhood and society.