Umm al-Fahm Opens "Abu Sameh for Science - Iskander" Center
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Umm al-Fahm municipality inaugurated the "Abu Sameh for Science - Iskander" center on Mount Iskander on October 10, 2026. The facility honors the late educator Mohammed Yusef Jbarin "Abu Sameh" and aims to foster scientific and creative activities. Built at a cost of 7.3 million shekels, the center will also house the School for the Gifted, providing advanced learning opportunities for talented students.
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- The "Abu Sameh for Science - Iskander" center opened in Umm al-Fahm on October 10, 2026.
- The center honors the late educator Mohammed Yusef Jbarin "Abu Sameh".
- The project cost approximately 7.3 million shekels.
- It will serve as the new location for the School for the Gifted.
- The center aims to host scientific, technological, cultural, and creative activities.
Umm al-Fahm municipality officially opened the "Abu Sameh for Science - Iskander" center on Mount Iskander on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event honored the late educator Mohammed Yusef Jbarin, known as "Abu Sameh," who was highly regarded in the city. The opening ceremony, attended by Mayor Dr. Samir Subhi Mahamid, Jbarin's family, local dignitaries, and a large public gathering, included a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Municipal spokesperson Abd al-Munim Fuad Mahamid emceed the event, highlighting the center's significance for education and as a tribute to Jbarin's community contributions.
The program began with a Quranic recitation by student Yazan Mahamid. Mayor Mahamid emphasized the importance of investing in knowledge and stated the center aligns with the municipality's vision to enhance educational infrastructure and support young talent, while also commemorating impactful individuals. Jbarin's widow, Jihad Jbarin, expressed the family's gratitude for the honor, and his nephew, Dr. Hassan Jbarin, director of the Adalah Legal Center, shared details of "Abu Sameh's" life and extensive community work.
The center will serve as the new headquarters for the School for the Gifted, whose director, Sumaya Ighbariya, noted its role in providing an advanced and inspiring learning environment for talented students. Speakers and attendees praised the municipality's decision to name the center after Jbarin, recognizing his dedication to education and community service. The large turnout underscored the community's affection for "Abu Sameh" and their support for educational initiatives.
The "Abu Sameh for Science - Iskander" center, built at a cost of approximately 7.3 million shekels, is designed to host scientific, technological, cultural, and creative activities, aiming to foster innovation and serve as a new educational beacon for Umm al-Fahm.