Nahyan bin Mubarak witnesses the celebration of the University of Birzeit with its centenary in the Emirates

Dubai, February 9 / WAM / His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, witnessed the celebration of the University of Birzeit, on the occasion of its first centenary in the UAE, which was held yesterday evening at the “CINTTITITITITITION” Institute in the sustainable city of Dubai.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Talal Shahwan, President of Birzeit University, His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Asaad, Consul General of the State of Palestine in Dubai, His Excellency Mr. Saad Ghazal, Deputy Consul General of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mr. Abdul Jabbar Odeh, Birzeit University Ambassador in the Emirates, and Mr. Saad Abdel Hadi, And Dr. Lina Barakat is from the University Board of Trustees.

This first event to celebrate centenary outside Palestine is the culmination of the Berzeit University march, which was founded in 1924 as an elementary school for girls, before it develops to one of the most prominent academic institutions in the Arab world, while constantly preserving its mission in empowering Palestinian youth, enriching the scientific and cognitive scenes.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said in his speech during the celebration that Birzeit University is carrying out its responsibilities in preserving the Palestinian identity, and contributes with confidence and competence in shaping Palestinian societal awareness and promoting affiliation and loyalty to the homeland, as it is a prominent university that always comes between the advanced universities in the world, despite the many difficulties it faces A university that serves the student, takes care of his interests, teaches the issues of the homeland, is linked to his career, and contributes to the development of knowledge, and works hard and a commitment with all sectors of society in beloved Palestine. It has great credibility inside and outside Palestine, and it also has the confidence and respect of the scientific and academic parties in the region and the world.

His Excellency congratulated the university with a hundred years since its establishment, expressing his appreciation for its history of giving and achievement, and said, “We all wrapped strongly about the noble goals of this university. The university’s centenary represents a historical point that deserves reflection and pride, and pushes to look at the future with confidence and optimism, in which we affirm with all strength that This university will remain with the help of God a university for the present and the future.

His Excellency emphasized that this ceremony is an honest expression of the emotions of the Emirates towards Palestine, and he said, “The UAE, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State,” may God protect him “is constantly defending the rights of the Palestinian people, and always seeks to provide all means of support and support for him In all areas, we in the Emirates appreciate the efforts of all institutions that serve society and people in Palestine, and the University of Birzeit, in conformity, an example and a living model for an important national institution, which seeks to develop the individual, the progress of society, and affirm national values ​​and principles, and also the common human values ​​and principles in All all over the world. “

For his part, the President of the University, Dr. Talal Shahwan, affirmed that Birzeit University is not just an educational institution, but rather a symbol of persistence and determination, and we believe that education must be linked to the living reality, enhance our Palestinian culture, and work to protect our collective memory.

At the end of the celebration, the University of Birzeit, represented by its president, members of its board of trustees, graduates and graduates, and all the attendees, expressed its deep gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, for honoring this historical event, and his generous participation in celebrating the university centenary.

The university emphasized that the presence of His Excellency and his inspiring speech, which carried the meanings of support and appreciation to the message of Birzeit University, reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening fraternal ties with Palestine, and supporting the education and knowledge sector in the Arab world.

The university also expressed its deep thanks and appreciation to the UAE and its wise leadership for hosting this distinguished event, and its embrace of this historical effectiveness that embodies the depth of brotherly relations between the Palestinian and Emirati peoples.

She praised the pioneering role that the UAE plays in supporting academic and cognitive institutions, and its constant eagerness to enhance the values ​​of education and innovation in the region.

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