The Center for Continuing Education at the University hosted the businessman Shaddad Khanfar in a lecture entitled "Success Story", organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences at the University.
During his visit, the President of Arab American University Professor Ali Zidan Abu Zuhri met with the guest and gave him a presentation about the establishment of the university and its difficulties. He also referred to the academic programs in the bachelor's and master's degrees, noting that the university hosts the successful personalities to convey their experiences to the students and benefit from their experiences when they work in the labor market.
The Dean of the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Prof. Aysar Sussan, represented the University at an international conference organized by the American Society for Competitiveness in Washington, DC, entitled "Cooperation and Competition in the Global Marketplace"
Professor Sussan presented his research paper entitled "Social Trends and Multiple Generations Under One Roof", noting that during the conference he was selected as a member of the Advisory Board of the American Society for Competitiveness.
The conference was attended by international experts and scientists, including Dr. Michael Czinkota, an international marketing expert from Georgetown University, as well as the President of the American Society for Competition, Mr. Grover E. Norquist, Past economic adviser to former US President George W. Bush.
The University and the Palestinian Monetary Authority signed a joint cooperation agreement in scientific research specialized in economics, business and financial sciences, exchanging experiences and enhancing students’ skills, organizing seminars and awareness conferences in many areas of common interest.
The agreement was signed in Arab American University Ramallah campus The Governor of Monetary Authority, H.E Mr. Azzam Shawa, and President of the University, Prof. Ali Zidan Abu Zuhri, attended by the Academic Advisor Prof. Walid Dib, VP of Administration and Financial Affairs Mr. Faleh Abu Ara; VP of International Relations Dr. Dalal Erekat, VP of Planning and Development Affairs Dr. Moaz Sabha, Dean of Scientific Research Dr. Mahmoud Manasra, and from the Monetary Authority the Public Relations Manager Mrs. Irene Saadeh.