The President of the University of Hargeisa, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Sulub, welcomed a delegation of researchers from Israeli universities. The delegation was led by Prof. Zohar Amar of Bar-Ilan University and included Dr. Yaron Serri of the Open University of Israel 🇮🇱 and Mr. Elron Zabatani of Ariel University. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Fuad Abdi Obsiye, also attended the meeting.
The discussions focused on academic and research collaboration, including opportunities for joint projects and knowledge sharing. (Wow)
During their visit, the researchers worked with the University of Hargeisa Biodiversity Center to conduct field research across different parts of Somaliland. Their work examined traditional medicinal practices, ethnopharmacological knowledge, related markets, and the diversity and distribution of incense-producing plants.
The visit marks an important step toward expanding international research partnerships, academic exchanges, and collaborative biodiversity research between the University of Hargeisa and the participating Israeli universities.
