Al-Quds University Receives Delegation from the Royal Humanitarian Foundation of Bahrain and Discusses Enhancing Cooperation to Support Jerusalem

Jerusalem - Afaq News - The President of Al-Quds University, Prof. Imad Abu Kishk, received a delegation from the Royal Humanitarian Foundation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, headed by the Acting Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, Engineer Ibrahim Dalhan Al-Dosari, in the presence of the Chairman of the University Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Al-Quds Empowerment Fund for Development, Munib Rashid Al-Masri, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Aref Saleh, the Deputy Governor of Jerusalem, Abdullah Sayam, and Engineer Mazen Sanqarat. This visit aimed to explore ways to enhance Bahraini-Palestinian cooperation and partnership in educational, humanitarian, and developmental fields.

Prof. Imad Abu Kishk welcomed the Bahraini delegation, emphasizing the importance of this visit in strengthening the bridges of cooperation between Palestinian and Bahraini institutions and supporting efforts aimed at serving the Jerusalem community, especially in the fields of education, humanitarian work, and sustainable development.

The university president pointed out that Al-Quds University views Arab and international partnerships as a lever to support education and enhance its impact on society, appreciating the role played by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation in supporting initiatives and projects that respond to humanitarian and developmental needs.

For his part, the Chairman of the University Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Al-Quds Empowerment Fund for Development, Munib Rashid Al-Masri, valued the partnership with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing the importance of building Arab and international partnerships that direct humanitarian work towards sustainable development projects that serve Jerusalem and its people.

In turn, the Acting Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, Engineer Ibrahim Dalhan Al-Dosari, affirmed the importance of cooperation with Al-Quds University and the Al-Quds Empowerment Fund for Development, noting the foundation's commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance education and humanitarian care, achieving a sustainable impact in the Jerusalem community.

The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Aref Saleh, praised the existing cooperation between Bahraini and Palestinian institutions, emphasizing the importance of enhancing partnerships that contribute to supporting education and humanitarian work in the city of Jerusalem.

The Deputy Governor of Jerusalem, Abdullah Siyam, also valued the visit and what it signifies in strengthening Arab cooperation with Jerusalemite institutions, pointing out the importance of supporting vital sectors in the city, foremost of which are education and social care.

For his part, engineer Mazen Sanqarat emphasized the importance of directing efforts towards sustainable development projects in Jerusalem, ensuring their lasting impact and providing resources that can be utilized to serve the Jerusalemite population and the most needy groups.

The visit comes as part of a cooperation path between the Royal Humanitarian Foundation in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Jerusalem Empowerment Fund for Development, which was strengthened during meetings held in Istanbul in June 2026, as part of the second international workshop titled 'Development Investment in Jerusalem... International Partnerships for Impact and Sustainability.'

The visit witnessed the announcement of the launch of the 'Bahrain Endowment Building to Support Education and Care for Orphans in the City of Jerusalem' project, along with holding symbolic ceremonies to lay the foundation stone for the project on the campus of Al-Quds University, in a step that reflects the transition of partnership from cooperation to launching sustainable development initiatives that serve the Jerusalemite community.