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Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (PTUK) met with a delegation from Wiki Palestine Association to explore opportunities for cooperation in documenting the Palestinian narrative and enhancing Palestinian content on Wikipedia, with the aim of strengthening Palestine’s digital presence and encouraging student participation in the production of verified knowledge.
Prof. Hussein Shanak, President of PTUK, received the delegation, headed by Executive Director Raed Fares and included Board Member Iyad Odeh and Programs and Activities Coordinator Batoul Al-Qaysieh.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Rima Daraghmeh, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences; Dr. Olfat Abu Jarad, Head of the English Department; Mr. Samer Al-Sa'bi, Director of the Fashion Center; Mr. Azmi Saleh, Head of the Public Relations and Media Unit; Mr. Jebreel Hijjeh, Director of Media and Publications; and Mr. Omar Joudeh, Public Relations Director.
During the meeting, Prof. Shanak emphasized that PTUK, as the oldest public higher education institution in Palestine, possesses a rich academic and historical legacy that deserves greater visibility across digital platforms. He highlighted the importance of documenting the University’s history, achievements, and academic programs, as well as showcasing its advancements in doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and diploma programs.
He also pointed to the University’s leadership in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the achievements of its students, its performance in international rankings, and the inclusion of the PTUK Research Journal in the Scopus database. Prof. Shanak further underscored the University's commitment to providing high-quality education through affordable tuition fees, in line with its mission of contributing to human development.
Prof. Shanak welcomed the prospect of cooperation with Wiki Palestine, expressing the University's readiness to host exhibitions and training workshops and to explore the necessary steps toward signing a memorandum of understanding. Such collaboration would support the implementation of joint programs aimed at equipping students with Wikipedia editing skills and enabling them to contribute to the development of reliable Palestinian content.
For his part, Raed Fares, Executive Director of Wiki Palestine Association, presented the Association’s mission of documenting and promoting the Palestinian narrative through Wikipedia. He explained that the Association works with universities and Palestinian institutions to train students in content creation, editing, and knowledge verification. Fares noted that Arabic Wikipedia attracts hundreds of millions of monthly visits, making it a highly influential platform that offers significant opportunities for Palestinian academic institutions to enrich its content.
The meeting also featured discussions on the importance of strengthening Palestine’s digital presence in light of the challenges facing the Palestinian narrative. Participants stressed that investment in reliable digital knowledge represents one of the most effective means of preserving national identity. Both parties agreed to continue coordination on the development of joint training programs and to explore the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the University and the Association.
