PIB Signs Cooperation Agreement with Friends of Birzeit University Association
Palestine Islamic Bank (PIB) signed a cooperation agreement with the Friends of Birzeit University Association to contribute to supporting underprivileged students and empowering their right to education by supporting the Association’s activities and providing training opportunities and assistance programs for students, with the aim of developing their skills and preparing them for the labor market.
The cooperation agreement was signed at PIB's headquarters in Ramallah, with the Bank’s General Manager, Dr. Imad Al-Sadi, and the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Birzeit University Association, Nisreen Hidmi Masrouji in attendance, in addition to representatives from both sides.
The cooperation agreement includes providing training for graduate students benefiting from the Association’s programs, with the aim of developing their skills and preparing them for the labor market and its evolving requirements. The agreement also includes supporting the Association’s productive workshops, contributing to enhancing its stability by diversifying its sources of income.
Dr. Imad Al-Sadi, General Manager of Palestine Islamic Bank, said that education is the cornerstone of a more sustainable future that keeps pace with rapid developments across all fields. He affirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting educational initiatives that ensure everyone’s access to their right to education, especially less fortunate groups, in a way that guarantees equal opportunities, noting that investing in education ensures building the future of society as a whole.
Al-Sadi added: “This agreement is part of the Bank’s commitment to its social role and its constant keenness to support the education sector in Palestine. We give great importance to investing in youth and empowering students. It also comes as part of a series of activities that the Bank will implement during the coming period within its annual sustainable social responsibility program, under the continuous guidance of the Board of Directors, which is keen to enhance the Bank’s role in this area.”
Al-Sadi stressed the importance of practical training for graduate students in preparing them for the labor market, noting that the Bank has undertaken many initiatives in this field in partnership with Palestinian universities, with the aim of achieving integration between the educational and hands-on aspects in a way that contributes to developing and enhancing graduates’ skills. He also commended the efforts and initiatives carried out by the Friends of Birzeit University Association in empowering students, preparing them for the labor market, and providing them with a supportive environment throughout their educational journey.
For her part, Nisreen Hidmi Masrouji, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Birzeit University Association, said that this agreement represents an important step in strengthening the partnership between the Association and institutions in the banking and private sectors, in a way that serves the Association’s mission of supporting students and empowering them academically and professionally.
She added: “We highly value this partnership with Palestine Islamic Bank, which reflects a genuine belief in the importance of investing in education and youth as two essential pillars for building a more sustainable future for our Palestinian society. Supporting disadvantaged students is not limited to enabling them to complete their educational journey, but goes beyond that to providing a supportive environment that opens broader horizons for learning, development, and gaining practical experience. Through this partnership, we seek to contribute to preparing students and graduates who are ready and confident, and who possess the skills and knowledge that qualify them to enter the labor market efficiently.”
She affirmed that the Association works to build quality and sustainable partnerships with national institutions, with the aim of creating real opportunities for students and graduates, connecting them with market needs, and supporting the Association’s programs and productive workshops in a way that contributes to enhancing the sustainability of its work and expanding its social impact.
She also expressed her thanks and appreciation to PIB, represented by its management and Board of Directors, for its support and care of the education sector and youth empowerment, affirming that this partnership constitutes a model of integration among national institutions in serving Palestinian society.
The signing ceremony was attended by board member Mr. Hassan Qassem and the Association’s General Manager, Mr. Mohammad Dawood. On PIB’s side, it was attended by Assistant General Manager for Financial and Administrative Affairs Mr. Rami Taha, Human Capital Department Manager Ms. Wafaa Odeh, and Public Relations Unit Manager Mr. Mohammad Marar.
Palestine Islamic Bank’s sustainable social responsibility policy emphasizes the need for the Bank to actively contribute to serving society by building distinguished partnerships that contribute to strengthening the process of development and construction.