Arab Planetarium Society conducts workshops at SAASST
In this context, Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Director of SAASST, emphasised that the Arab Planetarium Society plays a vital role in promoting education in astronomy and space sciences in the Arab world. The Society effectively bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, supports new generations of students and researchers, and contributes to the development of academic institutions in this field.
Marwan Shwaiki, President of the Society, noted that the organization was established in 2020 under the patronage of Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, President of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences. He highlighted the Society's ongoing efforts to build collaborative ties with planetariums across Arab countries and to provide scientific and technical support to institutions involved in astronomy and space sciences. Shwaiki also underscored the importance of raising public awareness about the value of planetariums as educational tools.
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