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The festival aims to support and promote Palestinian national products, introduce local products to consumers, and highlight the economic, industrial, agricultural, and cultural assets of Tulkarm Governorate.
The announcement was made during a press conference held at the University today, attended by Tulkarm Governor Maj. Gen. Dr. Abdullah Kmeil; PTUK Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs Dr. Alaa Issa; Chairman of the Tulkarm Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Qais Awad; Fatah Secretary in Tulkarm Iyad Jarrad; Director General of Al-Fajr Media Network Yousra Al-Saraghli; representatives of official and civil society institutions, the private sector, and partner organizations; and a number of media professionals. The conference confirmed that the University will host the festival’s activities on its campus.
Speaking on behalf of PTUK President Prof. Dr. Hussein Shanak, Dr. Alaa Issa welcomed the attendees and expressed the University’s pride in hosting the press conference announcing the launch of the fourth Tulkarm Festival, “We Build It 2,” describing it as an event that reflects joint efforts to strengthen economic and commercial activity in Tulkarm Governorate.
Issa emphasized the importance of partnership and integration among the Governorate, the Tulkarm Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Al-Fajr Media Network, local community institutions, and the private sector. He noted that holding the festival demonstrates that advancing the Governorate and supporting its economy is a collective responsibility that requires concerted efforts from all sectors.
Issa explained that PTUK’s role extends beyond education and scientific research to include community service, local development, and strengthening partnerships with national, economic, and community institutions. He affirmed that the University places its resources, expertise, and community relationships at the service of initiatives that strengthen ties between the University and its local surroundings, support Palestinian products, stimulate commercial activity, and provide a platform for showcasing local products, services, and capabilities.
He added that “We Build It 2” is more than a shopping festival; it provides a platform for joint action, turning challenges into opportunities, promoting a culture of supporting local products, and encouraging community members to invest in their talents, capabilities, and projects. He expressed his hope that the festival would achieve its objectives of stimulating commercial activity, supporting entrepreneurs and business owners, promoting local products, and strengthening community partnerships.
For his part, Tulkarm Governor Maj. Gen. Dr. Abdullah Kmeil emphasized the importance of the fourth Tulkarm Festival, “We Build It 2,” noting that this year’s edition will feature broader participation from companies, commercial and economic sectors, banks, and other companies from across Palestine. He said this reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen economic activity in the Governorate and continue working despite various economic and social challenges.
The Governor commended the efforts of PTUK, the Tulkarm Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Al-Fajr Media Network, and all institutions and sectors involved in organizing the festival. He noted that the increased exhibition space and number of booths demonstrate Tulkarm’s ability, along with its institutions and various sectors, to advance its economic development, strengthen its economic presence, and work collectively as one team.
For his part, Chairman of the Tulkarm Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Qais Awad, speaking on behalf of the two organizing bodies—the Tulkarm Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture and Al-Fajr Media Network—said that the fourth edition of the festival will feature broader participation from companies and commercial and economic sectors, along with a diverse program of activities. He noted that this reflects the private sector’s capacity for partnership, impact, and cooperation, as well as its role in promoting Palestinian products and introducing consumers to national products.
Awad also commended the efforts of PTUK, Tulkarm’s institutions, and all partner organizations and sectors in supporting the success of the festival.
Through hosting the festival’s activities, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie reaffirms its commitment to its community role and to strengthening partnerships with the institutions and sectors of Tulkarm Governorate. The University also continues to contribute to initiatives supporting economic, social, and cultural development, in line with its mission as a national university that is open to its surrounding community and an active partner in the process of development and nation-building.
