The Arab American University concluded GIS technical training for Tulkarm municipality engineers, which lasted for three months with 90 practical training hours. The municipalities of Tulkarm, Qaffin, Deir Al-Ghsoun, Sayda, Kufr Al-Libbad, Anabta, and Baqa Al-Sharqiya participated in the training, in addition to the Joint Committee for Planning and Construction in a number of neighboring villages.

The closing ceremony was attended by Dr. Faisal Al-Sabah, Director of the Continuing Education Center at the Arab American University, Eng. Muayad Shehada, Director of the Local Government Directorate in Tulkarm, and Dr. Riyad Awad, Head of Tulkarm municipality.

During the ceremony, the trainees' projects were presented, which received great praise for their excellence and practical application of the tools they were trained for.

The trainees confirmed that the training strengthened their conviction in the importance of these systems in developing the work of municipalities, planning services, and making decisions on scientific bases.

The honoring activities began with a speech by Dr. Faisal Al-Sabah, who praised the Local Government Directorate for supervising the training in partnership with the University, and the Tulkarm Municipality for hosting the training.

He appreciated the trainees' commitment and keenness to meet the training requirements. Moreover, he stressed that AAUP will continue all necessary efforts to advance the applications of modern geographic systems in municipalities.

For his part, Engineer Muayad Shehadeh praised the University's efforts, and stressed the importance of training for municipalities. He called on engineers to continue developing their skills in this field.

Dr. Riyad Awad stressed the urgent need for such training in municipalities. He expressed Tulkarm Municipality's readiness to open its training halls and laboratories for any future training programs that the University intends to implement in Tulkarm Governorate.

In conclusion, Tulkarm Municipality was honored with the Arab American University shield in appreciation of hosting the training, and the trainer, Engineer Mujahed Sabbah, was honored, and certificates were distributed to the trainees.