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Sunday, July 9, 2023
The Speech of His Excellency the Minister of Communications, Dr. Yitzhak Sidr, at the First International Conference on Digital Transformation: Empowering the Digital Future

May the peace, blessings, and mercy of Allah be upon you

Prof. Ali Zedan Abu Zuhri, President of the Arab American University

His Excellency Minister Ahmed Assaf, General Supervisor of the official media

President's representative,

Mr. Stefan Embled, Director of the Palestine Branch of the World Bank

His Excellency Eng. Mohammed Bin Omar - Director General of the Arab Organization for Communication and Information Technologies

Excuse me at the outset to express my happiness participating in the opening ceremony of this international conference. I would like to thank the organizers of the event for the kind invitation and for the important organization at this crucial technical stage.

Sunday, July 9, 2023
Speech of the General Supervisor of Official Media, Minister Dr. Ahmed Assaf, at the First International Conference on Digital Transformation

Gentlemen, honorable guests, may Allah bless your morning

Mr. Representative of the President, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and President of the University

Greetings

At the outset, I must extend my sincere thanks to the organizers of this important conference, which is related to the better future that we wish for our people.

Since the Corona pandemic, the shift towards digitalization has become a preoccupation for all countries and institutions, and global spending on digital transformation is expected to double over the next 5 years, from about 500 billion in 2020 to more than 1,000 billion in 2025.

Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Speech of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Abu Mowais, at the First International Conference on Digital Transformation

His Excellency President Abu Mazen, the sponsor of the conference, may Allah protect him, and his representative Dr. Ziyad Abu Amr.

Honorable Dr. Yousef Asfour, and his deputy, Honorable Engineer Zuhair Hijjawi,

My brothers, distinguished ministers, members of the platform of honor,

Gentlemen, each as per their love for Palestine, and all of you are the beloved of Palestine.

Honorable audience, in higher education, there are three directions for digital education:

First: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) such as CHAT GPT and machine learning, and here these technologies are already being used to personalize learning experiences, adapt content to individual learning styles, and provide real-time feedback to both teachers and students. AI and machine learning can also help in automating administrative tasks and data analysis, which saves teachers valuable time to focus on teaching.

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Speech of the Representative of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas at the First International Conference on Digital Transformation

I am honored to stand before you today as a representative of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazen, President of the State of Palestine, may Allah protect him, under whose auspices this important and strategic conference is being held. I am honored to address this distinguished audience at the first international digital transformation conference, whether they are participating in this hall, through social networks, on satellite channels.

Sisters, brothers, and distinguished attendees,

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Dr. Yousef Asfour's Speech at the First International Conference on Digital Transformation

May the peace, blessings, and mercy of Allah be upon you,

Excuse me first to pray for the souls of the Palestinian martyrs who passed away yesterday in defense of the soil of this country.

His Excellency Dr. Ziyad Abu Omar, the Representative of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas, may Allah protect him.

Excellencies, Honorable University Family, Distinguished Guests,

First: We announce today the establishment of the (National Center for Digital Transformation) at the Arab American University.

Second: The University has taken many steps so far to achieve its transformation into a digital university, and today I announce to you that the university's board of directors has started preparing a plan to transform the Arab American University into a fully digital university.

Thursday, July 6, 2023
AAUP Concludes the Events of the First International Conference on Digital Transformation, and the Participants Recommend Cooperation to Advance Progress and Investment by Promoting the Use of Modern Technology in all Sectors of Life

Under the auspices of the President of the State of Palestine, Mr.

The conference, which was held over two days, aimed to provide a meeting point for government and private sectors, academic institutions, regional and international organizations, and information technology companies to exchange ideas and insights through experts, and provide opportunities that help enable the digital future, inspire innovation, drive growth, and promote sustainability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Announcing the Start of Accepting Applications for Admission to the Residency Program in Orthodontics for Fall Semester of the Academic Year 2023/2024

The University Specialized Dental Center at the Arab American University in Ramallah announces the start of accepting applications for enrollment in the residency program in Orthodontics for Fall Semester of the academic year 2023/2024, starting from Wednesday 05/07/2023 until Thursday 07/09/2023.

 

Admission Requirements:

Sunday, June 25, 2023
The Department of Social Sciences at the Arab American University Hosts the South African Ambassador

The Department of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Arab American University, as a part of the Ph.D. program in Conflict Resolution, hosted the South African Ambassador to the State of Palestine, Mr. Sean Beinfeldt.

The ambassador presented the experience of South Africa in its quest for self-determination, and the most important stations it went through to reach reconciliation and realization of rights, stressing the role of youth and women in the pursuit of freedom and the restoration of lifted political, social and economic rights.

Sunday, June 25, 2023
AAUP Hosts a Delegation from the United Nations University

The Arab American University in Ramallah received a delegation from the United Nations University in Guimarães - Portugal, represented by Prof. Dr. Delfina Soares, Prof. Dr. Luis Barbosa, and Prof. Dr. Salim Zoghbi.

The delegation was received by Dr. Majdi Owda, holder of the UNESCO Chair in Data Science for Sustainable Development and Dean of the Faculty of Data Science, and Dr. Raed Shomali from the Department of Administrative and Financial Sciences at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. During the meeting, the two parties discussed the possibility of creating joint projects to develop and employ data science in various fields. They also discussed some of the challenges and obstacles facing some institutions in employing data science and devoting it to facilitate business and data access smoothly.

Sunday, June 25, 2023
AAUP Organizes a Visit for Computer Science Students to Jawwal Company

The Arab American University - Ramallah Campus organized an educational visit for undergraduate students in computer science to the headquarters of Jawwal Company, in coordination between the Faculty of Data Science and the Computer Science Club.

The visit provided the students with an opportunity to explore the work environment at Jawwal, learn about the company's current activities and projects, as well as interact with professionals in this field.

Discussion sessions and interactive workshops were held in the aim of exchanging knowledge and experiences between students and specialists in the company.

The Arab American University considers this visit as a valuable opportunity for students to develop their understanding of the practical applications of computer and data science.

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