Mohammed Kaabar (Mathematical Sciences), has been selected as one of the 25 recipients of the 2026 Peer Reviewers Extraordinaire Award by MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching), a program of California State University, Long Beach. The recognition was announced during the OLC Innovate 2026 Conference, an international conference organized by the Online Learning Consortium in March.

The Peer Reviewers Extraordinaire Award honors scholars who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the rigorous evaluation of educational resources and scholarly materials. Kaabar was recognized for his outstanding contributions to academic peer review, educational quality assessment, and the advancement of innovative learning resources used by educators and students worldwide. This distinction highlights his continued dedication to scholarly excellence, international academic collaboration, and the improvement of digital learning in higher education.