A delegation from the Arab American University headed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Yousef Asfour, and the Acting President of the University, Dr. Bara Asfour, visited Al-Quds University Within the framework of enhancing academic and research cooperation with national universities. The delegation included Board Member Eng. Anwar Badawi, and Vice President of the University for the Ramallah Campus, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Asia. They were received by the President of Al-Quds University, Prof. Dr. Imad Abu Kishek, in addition to a group of professors and administrative staff at the university.

Dr. Yousef Asfour stressed the importance and status of Al-Quds University, noting that it is a leading force in the academic and research fields. He added: "We at the Arab American University seek to enhance cooperation with Al-Quds University through joint programs and partnerships with experts and researchers to produce joint scientific research. We also aim to achieve the utmost benefit from the advanced laboratories and equipment at both universities."

In turn, Dr. Bara Asfour stressed the commitment of the Arab American University to strengthening its academic partnerships, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in joint programs and the exchange of knowledge and expertise between researchers in both institutions. He said: “We are determined to build a strategic partnership with Al-Quds University, aiming to develop joint scientific research and exploit the advanced resources and technologies available to us. This initiative represents an important step towards achieving innovation and academic excellence, which contributes to enhancing the position of both universities at the regional and international levels.”

For his part, Professor Imad Abu Kishek expressed the importance of this meeting and his serious efforts to strengthen the bonds of partnership with the Arab American University and Palestinian universities in general. He added “The acceleration of technological and scientific development requires us to continuously think strategically in the field of higher education, and this partnership will benefit students and society.”

Prof. Abu Kishek stressed his pride and honor in reaching this stage of harmony and concord in visions with the Arab American University, emphasizing the importance of joint work and benefiting from the experiences of researchers and academics at both universities.

The meeting was followed by an introductory tour of the faculties and facilities of Al-Quds University. This visit comes within the framework of the Arab American University's efforts to enhance cooperation with national higher education institutions and develop academic and research partnerships.