Al-Quds University Establishes AI College, Partners with Italy's Sapienza
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Al-Quds University has launched the Hammad Al-Harazin College of Technology and Artificial Intelligence and signed an academic partnership with Sapienza University of Rome. The college, supported by businessman Hammad Al-Harazin, aims to integrate advanced knowledge with professional skills in AI and computing. The partnership with the Italian university will foster international academic cooperation, student and faculty exchange, and joint program development. This initiative seeks to enhance the readiness of Palestinian students for the digital economy and global job market.
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- Al-Quds University established the Hammad Al-Harazin College of Technology and Artificial Intelligence.
- An academic partnership was signed between Al-Quds University and Sapienza University of Rome.
- The new college aims to bridge academic knowledge with professional skills in AI and computing.
- The initiative is supported by businessman Hammad Al-Harazin through the "Khair" foundation.
- The partnership will facilitate student and faculty exchange and joint academic programs.
Al-Quds University has announced the establishment of the Hammad Al-Harazin College of Technology and Artificial Intelligence, coinciding with an academic partnership agreement signed with Sapienza University of Rome. The new college aims to develop a modern university education model and foster international academic cooperation through programs linking advanced scientific knowledge with professional qualifications and practical applications in computing and artificial intelligence. The initiative is supported by Palestinian businessman Hammad Al-Harazin through the "Khair" foundation, with the goal of creating a modern educational environment that prepares Palestinian cadres with the skills needed for the digital and knowledge economies.
Al-Quds University President Emad Abu Kishk praised the partnership with Sapienza University of Rome, thanking its president, Antonella Polimeni, for opening new academic horizons for Palestinian students and expanding their opportunities for international exchange. He also expressed gratitude to Hammad Al-Harazin for his commitment to supporting Palestinian youth with high-quality, globally-standard education.
The new college's vision transcends the traditional separation between academic and vocational education, offering flexible, integrated programs that combine advanced scientific foundations with practical training and professional competencies. It seeks to equip students with the ability to adapt to evolving professions and industry needs. The university plans to develop academic and professional programs focused on practical AI applications to foster innovation and problem-solving.
The agreement with Sapienza University of Rome is seen as a step towards expanding academic and research collaboration, developing curricula, and enhancing exchange opportunities for students and faculty. Al-Quds University is also working to broaden its network with other European universities to explore joint programs, dual degree pathways, and knowledge exchange, promoting international recognition of qualifications.
The establishment of the Hammad Al-Harazin College represents a strategic move to advance Palestinian higher education. It aims to build a model that integrates advanced knowledge with professional skills and applied AI, fostering globally competitive human capital and contributing to the digital and knowledge economies.
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