Al-Quds University establishes the Hammad Al-Harazin College of Technology and Artificial Intelligence and signs a partnership with the Italian Sapienza

Jerusalem - Ofoq News - Al-Quds University established the Hammad Al-Harazin College for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, in conjunction with the signing of an academic partnership agreement with the Italian Sapienza University of Rome, in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Amjad Barham, and the Governor of Ramallah and Al-Bireh, Dr. Laila Ghannam, in a step that combines the development of a modern model of university education and the strengthening of international academic cooperation, through educational programs that link advanced scientific knowledge with professional qualification and the practical application of computing and artificial intelligence, and open horizons for developing joint academic programs and exchanging experiences and scientific research, in a way that enhances Students’ readiness for the requirements of the labor market and future professions.

The establishment of the college comes with the generous support of the Palestinian businessman, Mr. Hammad Al-Harazin, through the “Khair” Foundation, in a strategic investment aimed at developing a modern educational environment that combines advanced academic knowledge, professional qualification, and practical application, and contributes to the preparation of Palestinian cadres who possess the skills and competencies necessary to participate in the digital and knowledge economy, and enhance the opportunities of Palestinian youth to obtain a qualitative education with international standards.

In his comment on the agreement, the President of Al-Quds University, Professor Dr. Imad Abu Kishk, valued the academic partnership with the Sapienza University of Rome, expressing his thanks to its President, Professor Dr. Antonella Polimeni, for opening new academic horizons for Palestinian students, and expanding their opportunities for education and international academic exchange.

As expressed by Prof. Dr. Abu Kishk expressed his appreciation to Mr. Hammad Al-Harazin for his commitment to supporting Palestinian youth and ensuring their access to high-quality education in accordance with international standards, stressing the importance of this initiative in expanding educational opportunities and enhancing the process of developing Palestinian higher education.

The college is based on an educational vision that goes beyond the traditional separation between academic education and vocational qualification, by developing flexible and integrated educational programs and paths that combine advanced scientific foundations, practical training, and professional competencies, and link theoretical knowledge with application and innovation, giving students broader opportunities to develop their abilities and prepare for the rapid transformations in the nature of professions and the needs of different sectors.

In the field of computing and artificial intelligence, the university seeks to develop academic and professional programs based on practical applications of technology and artificial intelligence, and employs them in innovation and solving real-world problems, in a way that enhances integration between scientific knowledge and technological applications, and supports the preparation of competencies capable of keeping pace with digital developments and contributing to the development of various sectors.

At the level of international partnerships, the cooperation agreement with the Sapienza University of Rome in Italy represents a step towards expanding academic and research cooperation, developing programs and curricula, and enhancing academic exchange opportunities for students and members of the two faculty. Al-Quds University is also working to expand its cooperation network with other European universities, providing opportunities to develop joint programs, explore paths for dual degrees in accordance with approved agreements, exchange academic and research experiences, and enhance international openness and recognition of qualifications.

The college's philosophy is based on competency-based education that focuses on mastering applied and professional knowledge and skills, through flexible paths that respond to scientific and technological developments, and support continuous learning and renewable specializations, which enhances the competitiveness of graduates locally and internationally, and qualifies them to integrate into the labor market and contribute to innovation and development.

The establishment of the Hammad Al-Harazin College for Technology and Artificial Intelligence represents a strategic step in the development of Palestinian higher education. It is not limited to establishing a new college, but extends to building an educational model that combines advanced knowledge with professional competencies and applied artificial intelligence, and is open to European universities through academic partnerships, which contributes to building human capabilities qualified to compete globally, and participate in the development of the digital economy and the knowledge economy.