Palestinian Islamic Bank Signs Cooperation Agreement with Birzeit University Friends Association

SadaNews - The Palestinian Islamic Bank signed a cooperation agreement with the Birzeit University Friends Association to contribute to supporting underprivileged students and empowering them to exercise their right to education by supporting the association's activities and providing training opportunities and supporting programs for students with the aim of developing their skills and preparing them for the labor market.

The cooperation agreement was signed at the headquarters of the Palestinian Islamic Bank in Ramallah, in the presence of the bank's General Manager, Dr. Imad Al-Saadi, and the Chairwoman of the Birzeit University Friends Association, Nasreen Hadmi Masrouji, along with representatives from both sides.

The cooperation agreement includes providing practical training for graduating students benefiting from the association's programs, aiming to develop their skills and prepare them for the labor market in line with its evolving requirements. It also includes support for productive workshops affiliated with the association, contributing to enhancing its stability by diversifying its income sources.

Dr. Imad Al-Saadi, General Manager of the Palestinian Islamic Bank, stated that education is the fundamental pillar for building a more sustainable future that keeps pace with the rapid developments in all fields, emphasizing the bank's commitment to supporting educational initiatives that ensure everyone has their right to education, especially for underprivileged groups, thereby ensuring equal opportunities. Investment in education guarantees the building of a future for the community as a whole.

Al-Saadi added: "This memorandum comes in the framework of the bank's commitment to its community role and its continued interest in supporting the education sector in Palestine, where we place high importance on investing in youth and empowering students. It also comes as part of a series of activities that the bank will implement in the coming period under its annual program for sustainable corporate social responsibility, with continual guidance from the Board of Directors, which is keen to enhance the bank's role in this regard."

Al-Saadi emphasized the importance of practical training for graduating students in preparing them for the labor market, pointing out that the bank has implemented numerous initiatives in this area in partnership with Palestinian universities to achieve integration between the educational and practical sides, contributing to developing and enhancing graduates' skills.

Al-Saadi praised the efforts and initiatives implemented by the Birzeit University Friends Association in empowering students and preparing them for the labor market, and providing a supportive environment for them in their educational journey.

For her part, Nasreen Hadmi Masrouji, Chairwoman of the Board of the Birzeit University Friends Association, indicated that this memorandum represents an important step in enhancing the partnership between the association and institutions in the banking and private sectors, serving the association's mission to support students and empower them academically and professionally.

She added: "We highly value this partnership with the Palestinian Islamic Bank, which reflects a genuine belief in the importance of investing in education and youth as they are two essential pillars in building a more sustainable future for our Palestinian community. Supporting underprivileged students does not only involve enabling them to complete their educational journey, but extends to providing a supportive environment that opens wider horizons for learning, development, and the acquisition of practical experiences. Through this partnership, we seek to contribute to preparing students and graduates who are more ready and confident, possessing the skills and knowledge that qualify them to efficiently engage in the labor market."

She confirmed that the association works on building qualitative and sustainable partnerships with national institutions, aiming to create real opportunities for students and graduates, connecting them with market needs, in addition to supporting the programs and productive workshops belonging to the association to enhance their sustainability and expand their community impact.

She also expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the Palestinian Islamic Bank, represented by its management and Board of Directors, for its support and interest in the education sector and youth empowerment, confirming that this partnership serves as a model for integration among national institutions in the service of the Palestinian community.

The signing meeting was attended from the association's side by Board Member Mr. Hassan Qassem and the Association's General Manager Mr. Mohammed Dawood, and from the bank's side by Assistant General Manager for Financial and Administrative Affairs Mr. Rami Taha, Director of Human Capital Ms. Wafa Auda, and Director of Public Relations Unit Mr. Mohammed Marar.

The sustainable corporate social responsibility policy of the Palestinian Islamic Bank emphasizes the necessity of its effective contribution to serving the community through establishing distinguished partnerships that contribute to enhancing the process of development and construction.