ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and University of Africa, Sudanhave finalized matters for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for bilateral cooperation and academic excellence through joint ventures.

This was decided in a meeting between President IIUI, Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and Ambassador of Sudan, TajAddin Al-Hadi at new campus of the university. The meeting was also attended by the Dean of Arabic faculty Dr Muhammad Bashir and faculty members from Sudan working at IIUI.

Both sides would launch short courses of Arabic for faculty and students through mutual cooperation and agreed that seminars and conferences on important issues would be arranged. On the occasion, Dr Al-Draiweesh appreciated the efforts of both sides to sign a memorandum of understanding and extended cooperation between them. He also thanked the Ambassador for his support and cooperation.—PR