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This came during the minister’s visit to the campus of the Arab American University in the city of Ramallah to view the medical and health services provided by the University to the local community and students, through laboratories, centers and factories.

The reception was attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Hazem Khanfar, Assistant President of the University for Community Affairs, Dr. Laila Herzallah, Director of Public Relations, Mr. Firas Saifi, and Activities Officer in the Public Relations Department, Ms. Samah Dawahdeh. The Minister was accompanied by the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Mr. Daoud Al-Deek, and a number of the Ministry's staff, the Youth Affairs Officer and Women's Affairs Staff Coordinator in Jenin, Iman Nazzal, and a member of the Revolutionary Council of the Fatah Movement, Wafaa Afif.

Around 20 students enrolled in the Effective and Wise Citizenship Training Program participated in the trip, and they were taken to explore the history of their homeland.

The tour included a visit to the old town of Jenin, whose neighborhoods and streets hold stories and tales of the past, and the ancient Burqin Church, which is a witness to the religious and cultural diversity in Palestine. The students also visited the historic Abdul Hadi Palaces in Arraba, which reflect the antiquity and authenticity of Palestinian civilization.

The delegation included the Director of Public Relations, Mr. Firas Saifi, and the Activities Officer, Ms. Samah Dawahdeh. The delegation was received by the Mayor, Mr. Abdul Hakim Abdul Razek, and a number of members of the municipality and its staff.

During the meeting, the two parties discussed ways to enhance cooperation by implementing a number of programs, and providing the municipality with expertise from faculty members and students in technological as well as other fields, in addition to organizing activities for school students.