ICCI and IIUI discuss to collaborate for promoting industry-academia linkages - Press Release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Islamabad -- October 22, 2019 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)

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A delegation of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) led by its President Prof. Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and held discussions with Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, President ICCI the possibilities of collaboration to promote industry-academia linkages for the benefit of industry and students. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Munir, Vice President (AF and P), Prof. Dr. Aqdas Naveed Malik, Vice President (HS and R), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khalily, Vice President (Academics), Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Zia, Vice President (Female Campus), Prof. Dr. Samina Malik Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Ahmed Shuja Executive Director CAEPE, Dr. Fazl e Rabi Mumtaz Media Advisor to President IIU, Dr. Ashraf Abdul Rafay Advisor to President on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah Dean Faculty of Management Sciences, Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani Director Distance Education Directorate and Dr. Tasneem Fatima Faculty of Management Sciences were in the delegation.

Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President of IIUI said that they wanted to develop close cooperation with ICCI to develop strong industry-academia linkages for the mutual benefit of industry and students. He said ICCI and IIUI should organize a joint workshop or seminar inviting economic experts with focus on Pakistan Vision 2025. He said both sides should consider collaboration for incubation centres to promote business start-ups. He invited ICCI delegation to visit IIUI to see its facilities and explore prospects for collaboration in areas of interests. He said that IIUI would consider the recommendation for giving scholarship to needy students and offering...