Birzeit University President Khalil Hindi and an accompanying delegation briefed Qatar’s Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the obstacles encountered by institutions of higher education in Palestine, particularly the challenges facing Birzeit University. His Highness said he valued BZU and its leading role in providing community service, while expressing his understanding of the Palestinian plight.

The Birzeit delegation met with the Crown Prince in early February. Hindi was accompanied by Vice President for Advancement and Communication Ghassan Khatib, Dean of the Faculty of Arts Mahdi Arar and Director of the Advancement Office Manal Issa. Also attending was general director of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Azmi Bishara.

The meeting engaged issues including prospects for cooperation, scientific exchange between Qatar University and Birzeit University, joint research and exchange visits of professors and students, in addition to possible educational opportunities at the University of Qatar.

The delegation also met with Palestinian and Qatari figures in the Gulf country to illuminate Birzeit University achievements and challenges and discuss prospects for cooperation.