Anan Yousef Al-Deek, a student of strategic planning and fundraising from Faculty of Graduate Studies of Arab American University in Ramallah, discussed his Master's thesis entitled "The Possibilities and Challenges of the Palestinian of Israel in Building the Palestinian Economy"
The researcher studied the economic possibilities of Palestinians of Israel, specially their experience gained from the Israeli market, the abundance of capital, and the challenges faced by the Palestinians in the 48 territories in building the Palestinian economy from the bureaucracy of the Palestinian laws, the lack of knowledge of the investment environment, the opportunities available in the State of Palestine, the Possibilities of entering to the Arab world through the Palestinian gate, and the cheap labor force comparing it with the Israeli market.
The representative of the Australian Consulate in Palestine, Marsha Pius, visited Arab American University in Ramallah Campus to discuss ways of cooperation with the university and its academic programs.
The Chairman of Boards of Directors Dr. Yousif Asfour, and Vice-President of International Relations at Dr. Dalal Erekat, and Board Member Mr. Bahaa Asfour welcomed the delegation and discussed with them the ways of academic cooperation in regarding student exchanges, exchange of faculty members and administration staff, as well as finding new academic programs that will enhance the change in the institutions of the Palestinian society through education, in alliance with the university’s vision to cooperate with international universities to create educational and research partnerships.
A delegation from University of Flensburg - Germany visited Arab American University in Ramallah to discuss ways of cooperation with the university and its academic programs.
The delegation represented the University of Flensburg in Germany, its Vice President for International and European Affairs Prof. Monica Igmoller, the Director of International Bureau at the University, Professor Orlik Barker, and Prof. Ralf Westenber, attended with Dr. Zeina Barakat. They were welcomed by Vice President of International Relations at Arab American University Dr. Dalal Erekat, and Vice President for Planning and Development Dr. Maaz Sabha. Dr. Moaz Sabha.