Local Community

The course was opened by the Dean of Student Affairs at the Arab American University, Dr. Fadi Jumaa, welcoming the attendees and stressing the importance of the course that targets businesswomen from the Palestinian countryside. He explained that one of the goals on which the University is based is to serve the Palestinian public, and that AAUP has many centers, activities and events to provide these services in several fields, such as health, medical, academic, scientific, sports, and many more, indicating that the University’s doors are open to the Palestinian public.

The course was inaugurated by Dr. Laila Herzallah, Assistant to the University President for Community Affairs, with the presence of the Director of Local Government in Tubas, Mr. Ragheb Abu Diak, with a speech in which she welcomed the attendees, and indicated that the aim of these courses is to develop the practical, scientific and functional skills of local authorities, and to strengthen relations between the University and the local community, within the university’s vision.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Zaben welcomed the members of the local community committee, represented by the positions they occupy, including governorates, municipalities, hospitals, and various departments in Jenin and Tubas. He reviewed the vision and mission of the Faculty of Medicine and its goals, the most important of which is graduating distinguished doctors. He also emphasized the role of the local community and its support, and touched upon some of the tasks of this committee.