President of Majmaah University signs a service agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research
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His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Wasil, received in his office a delegation from Al-Majmaah University headed by His Excellency the President of the University, Professor Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Muzal, and the delegation participating from the university. During the meeting, the university’s efforts and areas of cooperation with the United Nations were reviewed, which reflect the Kingdom’s international efforts and interaction with the international community.
During the meeting, Ambassador Dr. Al-Wasil praised the great efforts made by the university, especially with regard to highlighting the Kingdom's efforts and the great steps it has taken in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
During the meeting, a training, research and advisory services agreement was signed with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in Geneva to enhance cooperation in areas of common interest in training, development and research and to enhance joint work in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The agreement was signed by the President of Majmaah University, Professor Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Muzal, and the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Mr. Nikhil Seth, in the presence of His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva, Dr. Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, and in the presence of the University Vice President, Professor Dr. Musallam bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, Advisor to the President of the University, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Rashoud, and Dr. Ayman Jamil Al-Barakati.
The agreement aims to establish the Ceval Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The center will represent the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) from its headquarters in the Kingdom and will contribute to advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda. The center will also specialize in supporting sustainable development.
The Saudi Arabia-based CEVAL Center joins the 24 CEVAL Global Network, whose mission is to enhance the capacities of government officials and civil society leaders and enable them to advance sustainable development. The network consists of international training centers for bodies and leaders across Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean. These centers provide innovative learning solutions for individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support national action to shape a better future.
Mr. Seth, Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, explained that the service contract agreement with the university will develop joint work to support the implementation of the Institute’s strategy and implement various capacity-building activities in the areas of cybersecurity, youth empowerment, and enhancing joint work to achieve the United Nations goals and other activities related to sustainable development, and developing human capital.
For his part, His Excellency the President of Majmaah University expressed the university’s pride in signing this agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, considering it a culmination of joint work and an affirmation of Majmaah University’s commitment to supporting the United Nations Global Strategy to achieve its goals for sustainable development 2030 and supporting and building national capacities to play a major and important role in the wheel of development, progress and prosperity that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect them.
The Deanship announces cooperation with Editage Company in scientific research and publishing services
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The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research announced the start of the possibility of obtaining research preparation services for publication, integrated editing and publishing support, statistics, and other services provided by Editage Company for faculty members and students at the university. Researchers affiliated with the university can now access these services directly when visiting the specialized partnership website, at the link: https://partner.editage.com/majmaah-university/
This comes in implementation of the agreement signed between the university and Editage Company on the sidelines of the annual research forum, to support researchers at the university by providing them with various research and publishing services at competitive prices.
Editage is a leading company in providing research support services globally and within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as King Saud University, University of Petroleum and Minerals, Princess Noura University, Jeddah University, Umm Al-Qura University, King Abdulaziz University, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and other prestigious universities and government sectors within the Kingdom.
The university was represented at the signing by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Ali bin Abdul Karim Al-Suwai.
SAUDI CIFAL CENTER PARTICIPATES IN A UN SIDE EVENT
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The Saudi Center CIFAL participated in the official side event organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and UNESCO, which was held at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) under the theme: Higher Education Institutions as Vital Partners in Designing and Delivering Sustainable, Resilient and Innovative Solutions".
The Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, attended the event which discussed how higher education institutions can play a pivotal role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through interdisciplinary learning, knowledge-based and community-oriented actions, and integrating sustainability as a core objective of education and research.
Education leaders from over 10 countries to discuss ways forward in making future policies for higher education institutions. Among the attendees were the Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research - Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations - Nikhil Seth, in addition to a group of presidents of international universities such as: Victoria University, Newcastle University, and high-level representatives from United Nations organizations and the governments of Ireland, Finland, and Croatia.
MU was represented in this event by the Vice-Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Muhammad Al-Shehri, and the Director of the Saudi Cifal Center, Dr. Ayman Al-Barakati, who pointed out that the support of MU's rector and the Chairman of Cifal Council has played a role in allowing the center to participate in such events.
MU PARTICIPATES IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
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At the request of MU Rector and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Cifal Center, Prof. Saleh Al-Mezal - MU participated in the Higher Education for Sustainability Forum (HESI) 2024, which was held as a special event under the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). The event aims to follow up and review the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The event was attended by His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, and high-level representatives from international organizations and governments. Prof. Mohammed Al-Shehri, the Vice-Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, represented MU as a speaker in this event.
The event focused on "The Future of Higher Education for Sustainable Development" and addressed the intersection between education, innovation, and sustainability, with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies amid the challenges facing the progress of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The event acted as a preparatory platform for future initiatives to be promoted or launched at the Future Summit 2024. The recommendations and strategies resulted from the forum will contribute to drafting policies and practices supporting action plans for sustainable development in higher education.
The forum asserts the vital role of transforming higher education institutions to keep pace with dynamic global changes and an unpredictable future, valuing local knowledge and partnerships, promoting sustainable and equitable development around the world.
All the areas that higher education institutions can possibly contribute to achieving their Sustainable Development Goals using emerging technologies were mentioned, including artificial intelligence
MU RECTOR WELCOMES THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF BAE SYSTEMS
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Prof. Saleh Al-Mizil, MU's rector, welcomed the Vice President of BAE Systems for Engineering, Eng. Khaled Al-Otaibi, to discuss a number of projects between between both sides in the research, educational, and industrial fields. This visit also aims to empower students in research and innovation to serve the vision of the Kingdom 2030.
MU's rector, Prof. Al-Mizil, highlighted the importance of forming strategic partnerships with industrial companies and institutions to create more training opportunities for students and faculty members, an act that is committed by the university since its establishment as a leading educational institution.
Eng. Al-Otaibi, pointed out that BAE Systems is very keen to collaborate with MU in the field of education, research and innovation.
Prof. Ahmed Al-Rumaih, the vice-rector for postgraduate studies and scientific research, commended this cooperation which aims to foster cooperation with the industrial sector and achieve excellence in research, development and innovation.
MU'S RESEARCH TEAM PUBLISHES A RESEARCH IN JOINT EFFORT WITH UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
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A research team at the College of Medicine, MU led by Prof. Khaled Al-Abd Al-Wahhab, and with the participation of Dr. Muhammad Shakeel and Dr. Meshary Al-Zahrani published a paper with in cooperation with the University of Hong Kong in China. The paper was published in the Journal of Global Health with a high impact factor (Impact Factor 7.664).
The published article titled: "Global impacts of COVID-19 on lifestyles and health and preparation preferences: An international survey of 30 countries” focuses on evaluating the large-scale impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people's lifestyles, health behaviors, and preparedness preferences in 30 different countries.
The study used an international survey approach to collect data on multiple aspects of life, health practices, and personal perceptions during the pandemic.
The study spans 30 countries around the world with 16,512 adults participating, suggesting a global and diverse view of the impacts of the pandemic. 16512 adults were recruited in 30 countries covering all World Health Organization (WHO) regions.
The research employed the survey methodology to collect a wide range of data related to lifestyle changes, health behaviors, and pandemic preparation preferences. The study showed the results of the effects of the pandemic on public health interventions and policies, as well as with regard to how people adjust their lifestyles and healthy behaviors during the pandemic. The study presents options and suggestions to improve strategies to promote well-being and mitigate negative impacts.
It is worth noting that this international cooperation of the university is not new as a number of the team's researches were published in 2021 in BMJ Open and Braine and Behavior journals.
MU SIGNS MOUs FOR TRAINING AND RECRUITING STUDENTS
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The Applied College has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two companies: El-faleh Sports House Company and Al-Sulaiman Real Estate Company. This MoU aims to exchange practical and academic experiences between the two sides.
Strategic partnerships, agreements, and MoU between educational institutions and various public and private sectors play effective role in supplying the labor market with national competencies and to saudaize a large segment of jobs. It also enhances the role of community partnership and constructive integration among the state institutions, which is a top priority of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to improve human resources, citizen efficiency, and skills.
The MoU aims to achieve several goals, including providing training and consulting experiences to students to develop their knowledge and skills, qualifying college students in the best specialized institutions, providing job opportunities for graduate students and exchanging diverse experiences with private sectors.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Shadi Al-Shuwaier, the CEO of the Applied College at MU, and Mr. Mohammed Al-Atallah, the director of human resources at El-Faleh Sports House Company Al-Faleh, and Mr. Khaled bin Mutlaq, the director of human resources at Al-Sulaiman Real Estate Company.
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MU signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) to enhance cooperation between the two sides in the field of data and artificial intelligence and as well as smart and secure digital products.
The MoU was signed by MU rector, Prof. Saleh Al-Mizil, and the Deputy Director of the National Information Center, Dr. Meshari Al-Meshari.
This MoU comes in line with the university's endeavor to enhance cooperation with various government sectors via providing a smart and secure digital environment, and launching many joint initiatives that contribute to the development of human cadres in the field of data and artificial intelligence. This will contribute to having a generation of national competencies capable of building an economy, an act that is likely to make the Kingdom among the developed countries by achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
MU SIGNS MOU WITH THE EMBASSAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
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Majmaah University (MU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to offer trainings on how to teach the Indonesian language. The signing ceremony was attended by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdulaziz Ahmed, and the Educational and Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Riyadh, Dr. Badr Al-Saleh. The MoU was signed by MU rector, Prof. Saleh Al-Mizil, and the Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Ahmed.
The MoU signed with the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia comes in light of the agreement previously signed by the Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Minister of Education of Indonesia during the historic visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to the Republic of Indonesia. The MoU aims to train international Indonesian students at the university to be qualified in teaching the community the Indonesian language. The students will be internationally certified in training by the SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.
Prior the signing, the Ambassador also met with MU rector in his office to discuss several topics related to the MoU.
The Ambassador was escorted in a tour to the university's facilities including the Astronomical Observatory, where he was briefed about the equipment and achievements in moon sighting. The visit also included discussions on joint research projects on astronomy and related religious matters.
At the end of the visit, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia attended the university's graduation ceremony for the 14th batch under the patronage of Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz.
It is worth mentioning that this cooperation is the first of its kind between the Indonesian embassy and Saudi universities.
Japanese Ambassador Visits College of Sciences and Humanities in Ghat
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Based on the directive of His Excellency the President of the University, the College of Sciences and Humanities in Ghat, represented by His Excellency the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Council of the College of Science, Dr. Omar bin Muhammad Al-Omar, received His Excellency the Ambassador of the State of Japan to the Kingdom, Mr. Fumio Iwai, and his accompanying delegation at the College building during his visit to Al-Ghat Governorate.
His Excellency was briefed on the college's facilities, computer laboratories, and student clubs such as: English Language Club, Law Club, and the college's community initiatives, activities and student initiatives were also presented.
During the visit, workshops were held with the Department of Business Administration, and some innovative projects were presented to His Excellency the Ambassador, and His Excellency the Ambassador praised the efforts made by His Excellency the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the College.
At the end of the visit, His Excellency Dr. Omar Al-Omar presented a commemorative shield to His Excellency the Ambassador, praising his visit to the college and the governorate.
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Within the framework of cooperation with government agencies of a common nature, the Vice President of the University, Prof. Dr. Muslim bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, met with the team of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization headed by Mr. Fawaz Al-Enezi.
Where the Vice President reviewed the aspects of joint cooperation between the university and the authority and ways to enhance them, and discussed a number of aspects of cooperation, represented in the possibility of benefiting from the consulting center at the Standards and Metrology Authority to improve work performance, cooperation in the use of university students and faculty members of the laboratories affiliated to the authority in the completion of scientific theses, and training the technical staff at the university according to specialization and need, in addition to the authority's rehabilitation of facilities, laboratories and technical consultations, and providing awareness lectures to all students and faculty members. and the community, with the aim of spreading the culture of quality.
After that, the delegation of the Authority paid an exploratory visit to the laboratories of scientific research centers, and the water testing laboratory at the university, accompanied by the university team headed by Dr. Abdullah Bajahzar.
The University Signs a Training Contract with the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority
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The university, represented by the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services, signed a training contract with the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in the field of training the employees of the Reserve Development Authority, where the university was represented in signing the contract by the Vice President of the University, Prof. Dr. Muslim bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, and on the part of the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, Chairman of the Authority, Mr. Nasser bin Rashid Al-Nasser, and in the presence of the Dean of the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services, Dr. Saad bin Muhammad Al Rashoud.
The signing of this contract comes to increase the functional efficiency of the Authority's cadres, develop and qualify human cadres, and raise the functional and institutional excellence of the Authority's cadres, and the contract included a number of items, including identifying the targeted training materials, building training plans for the Authority's cadres, providing and developing training programs, providing support in obtaining accredited accreditations and licenses locally and internationally, providing trainers, experts and qualified consultants for training, in addition to measuring the impact and effectiveness of the training and rehabilitation activities provided.
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His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al-Wasil, received in his office a delegation of Majmaah University headed by His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Mizil, and the delegation participating by the university, and during the meeting, they reviewed the university's efforts and areas of cooperation with the United Nations, which reflect the Kingdom's international efforts and interaction with the international community.
During the meeting, Ambassador Dr. Al-Wasil praised the great efforts made by the university, especially with regard to highlighting the Kingdom's efforts and the great strides it has made in implementing the sustainable development goals for 2030.
During the meeting, an agreement was signed to hold training, research and advisory services with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in Geneva, in order to enhance cooperation in areas of common interest in training, development and research, and to enhance joint work in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The agreement was signed by the President of Majmaah University, Prof. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Mizil, and the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Mr. Nikhil Seth, in the presence of His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva, Dr. Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, and in the presence of the Vice President of the University, Prof. Dr. Musallam bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, the Advisor to the President of the University, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Rashoud, and Dr. Ayman Jamil Al-Barakati.
The agreement aims to establish the CEFAL Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the center will be represented from its headquarters in the Kingdom by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and will contribute to the advancement of the United Nations Agenda 2030, and the center will also specialize in supporting sustainable development.
The CEFAL Center in Saudi Arabia joins the twenty-four centers in the CEFAL Global Network, whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of government officials and civil society leaders, enabling them to advance sustainable development.
The network consists of international training centers for bodies and leaders across Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean, providing innovative learning solutions for individuals, organizations, and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support action at the national level to shape a better future.
The Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Mr. Seth, explained that the service contract agreement with the university will work to develop joint work to support the implementation of the Institute's strategy, implement various capacity-building activities in the fields of cybersecurity and youth empowerment, and promote joint work to achieve the goals of the United Nations and other activities related to sustainable development, and the development of human capital.
For his part, His Excellency the President of Majmaah University expressed the university's pride in signing this agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, considering this the culmination of joint work, and an affirmation of Majmaah University's commitment to supporting the United Nations global strategy to achieve its goals for sustainable development 2030, and supporting and building national capacities to play a major and important role in the wheel of development, progress and prosperity experienced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Highness the Crown Prince His faithful reign, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect them - .
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Under the patronage of His Excellency the Vice President of the University, Prof. Musallam bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Investment Fund and the Deanship of Student Affairs, and the Deanship of Human Resources at the university also signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of training with the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services to implement training programs for all university employees.
The Investment Fund was represented in signing the memorandum with the Deanship of Student Affairs, Director of the Investment Fund, Dr. Saad bin Mohammed Al Rashoud, and the Deanship of Student Affairs was also represented by the Dean of Student Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Student Fund, Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Afaisan, the memorandum included the distribution of tasks between the relevant authorities, where the Investment Fund undertakes financial affairs and the associated offering of competitions, concluding contracts and following up the collection of dues, while the Deanship of Student Affairs is concerned with raising The technical specifications that must be provided by the operators to meet the needs of colleges and university units and their employees, follow up their performance and evaluate their commitment to quality standards, price list and approved items, and assigned to the General Administration of the General Administration of the Horizon the tasks of identifying and coding the proposed facilities for investment and estimating the rental value for them, as well as supervising the designs of these facilities, and following up the commitment of operators to health requirements and security and safety standards approved at the university.
On the other hand, the Deanship of Human Resources at the university signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of training with the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services to implement training programs for all university employees. The memorandum of understanding was signed by His Excellency the Vice President of the University, Prof. Musallam bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, and His Excellency the Dean of the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services, Dr. Saad bin Muhammad Al Rashoud, where the memorandum included the Institute's provision of training programs and workshops that meet the needs of the university's employees, and the provision of certified trainers in the field of programs to be implemented, in order to ensure the development of professional performance and raise the skill level, as these programs will be held in headquarters prepared and approved by the university in which all capacity development requirements are met. Humankind.
Deanship of Information Technology signs an agreement with Adobe
The Deanship of Information Technology, represented by His Excellency Dr. Adel bin Mohammed Al-Saeed, signed an Enterprise Term License Agreement with the international company Adobe to provide its products of specialized programs in graphics and the web for all university employees and students, and this agreement is the first of its kind at the level of emerging universities in Saudi Arabia.
His Excellency Dr. Al-Saeed expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the President of the University, Dr. Khalid bin Saad Al-Muqrin, for his continuous support and sound guidance in order to provide distinguished and diverse services to the university's employees.
A copy of Adobe's free products can be requested for university employees and students by accessing the electronic services in the university portal and submitting a request to the technical support team at the Deanship of Information Technology via the link http://login.mu.edu.sa/user/login
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A delegation from the college visits King Faisal Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh
In implementation of the direction of the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Majmaah University to activate community partnership and expand bridges of communication and cooperation with the relevant health authorities, and under the patronage of His Excellency the Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dr. Nasser bin Ali Al-Jarallah, a delegation from the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Majmaah University visited King Faisal Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh on Tuesday 2014/10/30 to learn about the resources available in the various departments of medical laboratories in the hospital. This visit provided the possibility of searching for partners for cooperation in addition to many ways on how to conclude a cooperation agreement between the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Majmaah University and King Faisal Hospital, in order to open the way for distinguished training opportunities for university students and qualify them to compete in the labor market and cooperation in the field of scientific research for teachers and students. The delegation was received by the Head of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dr. Sayed Dayel, and he welcomed His Excellency Dr. Raed bin Suleiman ElBaradei, Vice Dean of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the accompanying delegation, consisting of faculty members in the Department of Medical Laboratories. During the meeting, they discussed ways of cooperation between the college and the hospital, and the future vision was shed on the possibility of benefiting from the resources available in the hospital so that the college students have more excellent training opportunities. After that, the delegation toured the various departments of the medical laboratory and listened to a brief explanation of some specialists about the devices available in these departments. At the end of the visit, and on behalf of the Dean of the Faculty, the head of the delegation, Dr. Raed Baradei, thanked His Excellency the Head of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the team of the departments of laboratory medicine for their hospitality and welcome.
