As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector, Applied Science Private University has signed a cooperation agreement with Umbrella Company for Advertising Boards Manufacturing, a leading firm specializing in indoor and outdoor printing, interior design projects, and graphic design.
The agreement aims to reinforce the collaboration between the two parties across various fields, including practical training, scientific research, entrepreneurship, and advertising—ultimately benefiting the university’s students as well as the academic and professional community.
The signing ceremony was attended by Professor Dr. Emad Al Fahmawee, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design, Dr. Ali Al-Hamouri, Head of the Department of Design and Visual Communication; Engineer Ahmad Saleh Al-Mansour, General Manager of Umbrella Company; and lec. Ines Daradkeh, the agreement coordinator from the Department of Design and Visual Communication.
The agreement outlines several key areas of cooperation, most notably:
- Developing and implementing joint training programs aligned with labor market needs to enhance the skills of students and graduates.
- Collaborating on research and teaching activities of mutual interest.
- Exchanging professional and technical expertise between both parties.
- Promoting entrepreneurship through knowledge transfer and the execution of joint practical projects.
- Organizing conferences and scientific workshops.
- Executing advertising campaigns, printed materials, signage, and promotional boards for university events.
This partnership represents a qualitative leap in fostering collaboration between academic institutions and productive sectors, supporting the educational process and paving the way for development and innovation.