Open its doors to verb-ing

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Open its doors to verb-ing

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Dear Professor

What is the correct verb form after this expression? Infinitive or gerund ?

Aleppo University is now opening its doors to welcome / welcoming new students.

Thanks and best regards
Antoine Ghannoum
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Re: Open its doors to verb-ing

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welcome (verb, not gerund)
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