Governor of Palestine Monetary Authority Visits Al-Quds Open University in Tulkarem and the Palestinian Industries Exhibition in Nablus

His Excellency Mr. Azzam Shawwa, the Governor of Palestine Monetary Authority, visited Al-Quds Open University with the Governor of Tulkarem Isam Abu Bakir and the Regional manager of the Housing Bank branches in Palestine Mohammad Al-Barghouti. Dr. Salameh Salim the President of Al-Quds Open University welcomed Mr. Shawwa and the accompanying delegates. These events were organized on the margins of the inauguration of the Housing Bank Tulkarem branch. Dr. Salim commended the role of Palestine Monetary Authority in developing the banking sector and enhancing the financial and economic opportunities to strengthen the Palestinian economy. Dr. Salim also briefed Mr. Shawwa about the construction of the new building of Al-Quds Open University in Tulkarem, which ensured educational atmosphere and academic facilities for students. 

Mr. Shawwa said Al-Quds Open University was one of the leading Palestinian universities in providing the banking sector with banking expertise. Mr. Shawwa praised the strategy of the University in developing scientific research and its impact on students. 

Mr. Shawwa also visited the Palestinian Industries Exhibition 2017 in Nablus on the margins of the inauguration of the Housing Bank Nablus branch. The Exhibition is organized at Al-Qal’a Hall in Nablus. The Chairman of Nablus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Omar Hashem joined Mr. Shawwa in the visit to thePalestinian Industries Exhibition 2017. 

Mr. Shawwa emphasized while touring the exhibition the importance of participating in such exhibition in support of Palestinian products, the pillars of the structure of a strong Palestinian economy. Mr. Shawwa also stated that Palestine Monetary Authority gave special attention and efforts, through the banking sector, to small and medium enterprises, which constituted 95% of the Palestinian economy.