• Wednesday, 30-04-2025

PTUK President Ties Academic and Developmental Partnerships in Kuwait

As part of Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie’s efforts to strengthen its Arab presence and institutional partnerships, University President Prof. Hussein Shanak held a series of official meetings and specialized visits in Kuwait.

These took place alongside his participation in the 57th General Conference of the Association of Arab Universities and focused on fostering academic and developmental cooperation and supporting the university’s future projects.

Prof. Shanak, accompanied by Dr. Ismail Zakaria, a lecturer in the Faculty of Sports, began his engagements by meeting with the former Kuwaiti MP and Chairman of the Arab Parliament, Mr. Ali Salem Al-Diqbasi. The discussions revolved around institutionalizing partnerships to enhance collaboration between the university and Kuwaiti entities.

In a productive meeting with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, represented by Dr. Mohamed Al-Eryani and Dr. Yousef Mohieddin, Prof. Shanak explored ways to support the completion of the Student Services Complex and the Sports Complex Pool. The fund representatives were invited to visit the university soon.

Prof. Shanak also met with officials from Kuwait’s Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, including Director-General Dr. Hassan Al-Fajjam, Academic Deputy Dr. Mishaal Al-Mansouri, and Training Deputy Dr. Khaled Al-Rasheed. The discussions led to an agreement to draft a memorandum of understanding covering academic and training collaborations, support for infrastructure and modern laboratory projects, scholarships for university students, and faculty exchange programs.

During a meeting with the Kuwait-based Al-Najat Charity Association, led by Dr. Faisal Al-Zamel, Prof. Shanak presented the university’s development projects. The association expressed willingness to fully sponsor one project and agreed to recruit distinguished university graduates.

Prof. Shanak also engaged with the leadership of Namaa Charity Association, represented by Engineer Walid Al-Bassam, to propose initiatives supporting needy students, contributing to building enhancements, and providing modern educational logistics.
The visit concluded with an open meeting with members of the Palestinian community in Kuwait. Prof. Shanak acknowledged the vital role the community plays in supporting Palestinian education, highlighted the university’s achievements and challenges, and called for increased engagement and support.
“These diverse meetings reflect the Arab world's commitment to education in Palestine and lay the groundwork for impactful partnerships that will empower the university academically, in research, and within the community,” Prof. Shanak remarked.

He added, “The enthusiasm and interaction we witnessed in Kuwait underscore the depth of our historical and future ties and inspire hope for a promising educational future with feasible development projects.”