On April 3, 2018, Palestine Polytechnic University celebrated the inauguration of Munib Rashid al-Masri Building for innovation and excellence donated by his Excellency Dr. Munib Rashid al-Masri, in support of the development of the PPU and its promotion for excellence and innovation.
During the opening event, a tour has been made around the Palestinian Korean Center for Biotechnological Research, donated by the Korean government, emanating from the belief that the PPU is the right place for developing the vital and health sector in Palestine. Then they laid the foundation stone for the Students Services Building which will be funded by the Islamic Development Bank in Mecca, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development in Kuwait, and the Palestinian Telecommunication Group under the supervision of the Palestinian Economic Council (PECDAR). This modern building will provide the students with an outlet to practice their activities that hone their personality and develop their skills in all fields.
Among the attendees to the Opening of the Korean Building were Dr. Munib Rashid al-Masri and his family, the Chairman of the UGU Council and the PPU Board of Trustees Mr. Ahmad Said Tamimi and the Board members: Mr. Ibrahim Amro, Mr. Suleiman Abu Sneineh, Mr.Ahmed Basilah, Mr. Alaeddin Al-Ja’bari, Mr. Ref’at Tahboub, in addition to the Governor of Hebron District Mr. Kamel Hmeid, the Mayor of Hebron Mr. Tayseer Abu Sneineh, the Secretary General of Fateh Movement Mr. Imad Kharwat, the Representative of the Minister of Education and Higher Education Mr. Atef Al-Jamal. Among the attendees were also the University President Prof. Dr. Imad Khatib and his vice-presidents, and the academic and administrative bodies of the University, in addition to a large number of representatives of governmental, civil, national, community, and representative from the private sector and businessmen in the District.
At the beginning of the ceremony, al-Tamimi welcomed the attendees and thanked Dr. Munib Rashid Al Masri and all the generous donors from Hebron District. He then emphasized the PPU’s continuous efforts towards developing the University and all its programs and laboratories, pointing out that this event has come within the series of the continuous development in this regard.. Then he thanked Mr. Munib Rasheed Al-Masri, again for supporting the University mission and its role in building the young generations.
Mr. Muneeb as well praised the university efforts towards developing the University, and expressed his happiness for being there to witness the opening of this building, stressing the importance of investment in education to achieve development and independence in the State of Palestine. He also emphasized the vision of the Manib Rashed Foundation for Development that has aimed to improve the level of scientific research in the State of Palestine and support the steadfastness of the people of Jerusalem.
After that the University honored the senior donors and supporters of the PPU’s under construction buildings:
1. Dr. Munib Rasheed Al-Masri
2. The sons of the late Haj Izzat Abu Manshar
3. The sons of the late Abdul Ghaffar Saleh Tahboub, represented by Hajj Mansour Abdul Ghaffar Tahboub and his companions from Tahboub family.
4. Palestinian Telecommunications Group.
5. The sons of the deceased Nathira Abu Irmeileh (Om Issam al-Takrouri"
6. Al-Harbawi Industrial Co. for Sponge - The sons of the late Haj Abdul Hafez al-Harbawi
7. Fadel Abdeen & Sons Exchange Company - Owned by Haj Fadel Abdeen
8. Beit Al-Maqdis Glass Company- Owned by Farid Rushdi Shuweiki
9. Al Qawasmi Jewelery Company - Owned by the sons of the late Ghazi Qawasmi
10. Gilanko Trading & Industry Co.- Owned by Mr. Robin Al-Julani.
11. Al-Jarashi Company represented by Mr. Majdi Abu Sbeih
12. Mr. Tawfiq Mohamed Hraiz & Brothers for Aluminum
13. Mr. Younis Hussein Hraiz & Brothers for Aluminum
14. Mr. Salah al-Qawasmeh.
15. Mr. Hassan al-Qawasmeh
16. Mr. Munir al-Qawasmeh
17. High Seas Company- owned by Sons of the late Radwan Abu Sneineh and their Sons
18. Haj Rowhi Abdel Shakour al-Atrash
19. Al-Jabrini Dairy Products Company.
20. El Sharbaty Brothers Co. for Modern Stones & Marble
21. Haj Khalil Abu Shukhaidem.
22. Mr. Samer Farid Abu Hadid.
23. The sons of the late Hajj Abbas Bayoud al-Tamimi
24. National Aluminum & Profiles Co. (NAPCO)
25. Access Company, carrying the name of Hajja Um Bakr Awawdeh
26. Mr. Mazen Mohammed Al-Natsheh
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