Dr. Beshara Doumani attends fifth meeting of the Association of Palestinian Public Universities in Gaza

President Dr. Beshara Doumani attended the fifth meeting of the Association of Palestinian Public Universities held in Al-Azhar University-Gaza on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Hosted by Al-Azhar University President Dr. Omar Milad, the meeting was attended by Dr. Imad Abu Kishek, president of Al-Quds University; Dr. Nabil Hasasneh, president of Hebron University; Dr. Amjad Barham, president of Palestine Polytechnic University; Dr. Nasser Farhat, president of the Islamic University of Gaza; Dr. Ayman Sobh, president of Al-Aqsa University. Dr. Abdel Naser Zaid, president of An-Najah National University; Dr. Samir Najdi, president of Al-Quds Open University; and Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, executive vice president of Bethlehem University, attended the meeting via Zoom.

The attendees discussed the outcomes of the meeting held with the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Mahmoud Abu Mwais, on February 16, 2023. They agreed to exchange experiences on joint projects, encourage academic and student exchange between Palestinian universities in Gaza and the West Bank, hold scientific and cultural workshops and conferences and establish joint academic programs to facilitate the enrollment of students regardless of their location.

Founded in December 2022, the association holds periodic meetings to enhance academic, administrative and professional collaboration between public universities; advance higher education institutions; exchange experiences; overcome common challenges; and promote the entrepreneurial and leading roles of Palestinian universities.