The Areed Waqf for Scientific Research and Innovation participates in the 101st anniversary of the Turkish Directorate General of Foundations.

In a move to strengthen cooperation between Turkish and international endowment institutions, Dr. Saif Al-Suwaidi, Secretary-General of Areed International University for Graduate Studies and President of the Areed Waqf for Scientific Research and Innovation, participated in the event commemorating the 101st anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Directorate General of Foundations. The event was held in the presence of the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, along with several heads of Turkish endowment institutions.

Areed Waqf was invited to participate in this distinguished occasion, which witnessed the attendance of a select group of academic, political, and religious figures in Turkey. Dr. Al-Suwaidi expressed his pride in participating in this important event, highlighting the vital role of endowment institutions in promoting innovation and science, and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between academic and endowment institutions to achieve sustainable development and scientific innovation.

During his participation, Dr. Al-Suwaidi stressed the importance of supporting endowment institutions in disseminating knowledge and scientific research, highlighting the role of Areed Waqf in providing research grants and support to scholars and innovators across various fields. He also noted that this participation reflects Areed Waqf’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with endowment institutions in Turkey and other countries to advance scientific research and innovation.

In his speech during the event, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his great appreciation for the role of the Turkish Directorate General of Foundations in supporting endowment values, considering these institutions an essential part of Turkey’s social fabric, contributing to the promotion of knowledge, education, and public welfare.

The event concluded with an exchange of ideas on ways to enhance cooperation between endowment institutions in Turkey and around the world, and to provide support for research and educational projects that contribute to community development and the achievement of sustainable development.