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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Fostering Global Talent: Hazem Ben-Gacem Arab Scholars Program Donation Agreement Signing Ceremony at Tsinghua
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A landmark moment took place on June 26, 2025, at the Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, with the signing of an agreement to establish the 'Hazem Ben-Gacem Arab Scholars' Program' at Tsinghua University. The ceremony marked Hazem Ben-Gacem's generous donation to launch this program for talented students from Arab countries, supporting Tsinghua University's efforts to encourage global talent and cultural exchange. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Mohammed Shaikho, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to China; Mr. Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy Hafez, Head of the League of Arab States Beijing Mission, Mr. Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and CEO of BlueFive Capital; Prof. Yang Bin, Vice Chancellor of Tsinghua University Council; Yang Fan, Associate Dean of the Graduate School; and Ms. Ren Yilin, Deputy Secretary-General of the Tsinghua University Education Foundation. In his speech at the ceremony, Mr. Hazem Ben-Gacem said: 'For over a thousand years, the Arab region and China have cultivated a significant and multifaceted relationship characterized by robust trade, knowledge exchange, and cultural dialogue. Through this donation, I hope to establish a bridge of friendship between Chinese and Arab youth, allowing more outstanding Arab students to study at Tsinghua University, kickstarting a generation of future Arab leaders who would cultivate these important connections.' Mr. Hazem Ben-Gacem reflected on his multiple visits to China, describing the country as humble, eager to learn, virtuous, and hardworking. He also expressed his keenness to carry forward the spirit of lifelong learning and tradition of cultural exchange, building a China-Arab youth community with a shared future, that would become a beacon for cross-civilizational communication and cooperation. Prof. Yang Bin expressed the university's sincere gratitude for Mr. Hazem Ben-Gacem's generous donation. He noted that in recent years, Tsinghua University has been actively enhancing its global influence through strategic initiatives, with a particular focus on deepening engagement and cooperation with countries in the Arab League region, thereby significantly advancing cultural exchange between the two sides. The scholarship motivates recipients to pursue academic excellence and serves as an important milestone in strengthening friendly ties between Tsinghua University and the Arab world. It vividly embodies the shared values of openness, inclusiveness, mutual respect, and the pursuit of common progress across cultures and borders. About Mr. Hazem Ben-Gacem: Hazem Ben-Gacem (Chinese Name: 夏本佳), a Tunisian national, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BlueFive Capital, a newly formed global investment manager based in Abu Dhabi. Hazem is a renowned veteran of the investment industry in the Middle East, with more than 30 years of experience in private equity investment across industries and geographies. He was previously the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Investcorp, the largest non-sovereign asset manager in the Middle East.
Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
China's Tsinghua University Launches First Scholarship Program for Moroccan, Arab Students
Marrakech – A historic scholarship program targeting Arab students, including Moroccans, was officially launched at China's prestigious Tsinghua University on Thursday, June 26. The Hazem Ben-Gacem Scholarship Program will provide world-class educational opportunities to students from Arab League member states, strengthening Arab-Chinese relations through academic collaboration. The launch ceremony brought together prominent ambassadors, dignitaries and university officials at Tsinghua University. This groundbreaking initiative will fund six Arab students pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies at the renowned Chinese institution beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. According to a statement from the university, Tsinghua University is recognized as one of China's top institutions, known for its excellence in technology and engineering fields. Often compared to MIT, the university was founded in 1911 and encompasses 20 faculties with 90 undergraduate programs covering a wide range of disciplines. The university's graduates have significantly contributed to the economic, cultural, scientific, and technological development of the People's Republic and far beyond. Current Chinese President Xi Jinping is among its most distinguished alumni. 'For over a thousand years, the Arab region and China have been connected through dynamic exchanges of goods, knowledge and cultural dialogue,' said Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and CEO of BlueFive Capital. 'By giving talented Arab students the opportunity to study at Tsinghua, a beacon of Chinese academic excellence, we hope to develop leaders who will continue this spirit of curiosity and strengthen this centuries-old cooperation,' he continued. Professor Yang Bin, Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese university, noted that the scholarship program 'represents an important step in Tsinghua's commitment to developing international talent.' He added, 'By welcoming these exceptional students from the Arab world, we enrich our campus intellectually and culturally, while also providing Arab students with a valuable opportunity to benefit from Tsinghua's rigorous academic environment.' The Hazem Ben-Gacem Scholarship Program is the first of its kind specifically designated for Arab students at Tsinghua University. The program will provide annual funding for students from Arab League member countries for five years, supporting up to fifteen students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Hazem Ben-Gacem, who founded BlueFive Capital, previously served as co-CEO of Investcorp, the largest non-sovereign private equity firm in the Middle East, until September 2024. Throughout his 30-year career, he has overseen more than 40 private investment deals across various regions worldwide. Ben-Gacem has funded several scholarship programs at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Kennedy School, and Oxford University. The Tsinghua University Education Foundation, established in 1994, was China's first university foundation created after the country's reform and opening. Its mission is to support education development in China, improve the quality of university teaching and research, promote Tsinghua University's culture and vision, and solicit philanthropic support from domestic and international organizations and individuals. The foundation aims to mobilize resources effectively and maintain added value, helping to strengthen Tsinghua University's position as one of the world's top universities. It leverages the university's scientific and technological capabilities to support community initiatives and enhance social progress through education advancement. Tags: Morocco China RelationsscholarshipsTsinghua University
