Achievements
Over the past 48 years, ASAI has been actively involved in the development of human resources and capacity building in the Arab States and beyond. From its inception, ASAI has been committed to addressing the evolving needs of the labor force. These achievements have been made possible through the generosity of contributors, the support of Trustee Members, Members of the Board of Directors, graduates, and countless individuals, businessmen, institutions, and banks. Here are some of our notable achievements:
Provided financial aid to 31,000 students, totaling $32 million.
Financial Aid
Supported 120 scholarships for academic staff members of Palestinian Universities who acquired Ph.D. degrees in technical and applied sciences.
Scholarships for Academic Staff
Assisted 30 physicians in government and private Palestinian hospitals to complete sub-specialties in highly needed health fields.
Specialized Medical Training
Allocated 500 scholarships to top students attending vocational schools
Vocational Scholarships
Provided educational grants to over 17,600 students enrolled at universities in Gaza & West Bank at 3rd or 4th year level under the supervision of respective Deans of Students.
Educational Grants
Supported the improvement of research and teaching by providing advanced laboratory equipment for faculties of engineering and pure sciences at all universities in the West Bank and Gaza.
Advanced Laboratory Equipment
Allocated grants for infrastructure projects at 3 Palestinian Universities: Al-Quds University, Al-Najah University, and The Islamic University in Gaza.
• Infrastructure Projects
Supported the “Vision Progress” project, inviting professors from Western universities to teach one semester or a year on sabbatical leave at universities in the West Bank & Gaza. Ten professors participated.
"Vision Progress" Project
Provided financial aid for 25 candidates towards academic and practical training at the Maritime Academy in Alexandria, Egypt. They were subsequently employed as Captains at various shipping corporations in Kuwait and the Gulf countries.