The Arab American University took part in the international conference “Orientalism, Neo-Orientalism and Post-Orientalism in African, Middle East, Latin American, Asian/Chinese Studies” which was held at the University of Shanghai – China, on the 15th anniversary of Edward Said’s passing and the 40th anniversary for the publication of his infamous book “Orientalism.”
Dr. Nahed Habiballah presented a paper “National Identity and Post-Orientalism” in which she distinguishes between two types of nation-states in relation to their integration into the global world in an era of Globalization. Those nation-states are defined by their roles as either “producers” or “consumers” of knowledge.
Dr. Imad Abd Elkhaliq, Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry at the Arab American University, participated in a special meeting for the International Orthodontic Board's Board Licensing Committee held in Washington, DC.
Dr. Abd Elkhaliq pointed that the International Federation of Orthodontists has formed a scientific committee specialized in orthodontic examinations worldwide, they are only 16 countries including the State of Palestine. The Orthodontic Program is the only one in Palestine offered by the Arab American University. Pointing, the university has recently established a new campus in the city of Ramallah specialized for this program and fully equipped with the latest technologies.
The head of the university library Mr. Hasan Al-Saeed in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair which was held recently at the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, with the participation of many International and Arab publishing houses.
Mr. Al-Saeed purchased the university library a collection of books and modern references, which serves the university research and teaching process and many disciplines especially the masters in contemporary public relations, sports sciences, and law.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair has become one of the largest exhibitions to present books and welcome its visitors with the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority encouragement and support.
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