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Al-Taqwa University Ranked in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Al-Taqwa University is ranked by the Times Higher Education Impact Raking 2024 for its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Afghanistan. On June 12, 2024, The Times Higher Education (THE) published the Impact Rankings 2024, recognizing global universities for their efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With more than 2150 universities from 100 countries submitting data across the 17 SDGs, The THE's Impact Rankings is the most accurate and biggest ever picture of universities' Impacts in the areas of research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching for the SDGs. In the overall ranking, Al-Taqwa University has ranked 1001-1500 world's leading universities. In the SDGs ranking, Al-Taqwa University is ranked 401-600 out of 1093 universities for SDG 1: No Poverty, 401-600 out of 1681 universities for SDG 4: Quality Education, 600+ out of 741 universities for SDG 15: Life on Land, 801-1000 out of 1086 universities for SDG 16: Peace Justice & Strong Institutions, and 1501+ out of 2031 universities for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. "The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings provides an opportunity for higher education institutions to highlight the positive work they are doing for society in terms of sustainability, health and well-being, Justice and economic growth," said Khushal Jawad, Al-Tawa University's Chancellor. "It’s great to see that we have secured such a high global impact ranking despite a significant increase in the number of entries for 2024," said Dr. Abdul Hameed Seerat, Al-Taqwa University’s Vice Chancellor for Academic affairs.  Al-Taqwa University has made sustainability a top priority for the university integrated with its' research, practices, teaching, and strategic partnerships. Al-Taqwa University's Sustainability club is responsible for advancing the SDGs at the university and leading the process to plan, coordinate, and compile data for the university's application to THE Impact Rankings. "The Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings is important because it considers all aspects of University operations and the impact they have on society. As an anchor institution, we are committed to aiding economic and social growth across the many communities we serve, "said Dr. Sayed Abdul Moiz the Dean for Economics Faculty. In 2023, Al-Taqwa University published its first SDGs report 2022-2023, highlighting the institution's contributions towards achieving the SDGs. AU remains committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and advancing these SDGs across the university and at the national level. To view Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, please visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings#!/length/-1/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc For more information about our Sustainability Club, please visit: https://www.altaqwa.edu.af/sustainability

Faculty of Economics Arranges a Study Tour to Intercontinental Hotel

The Faculty of Economics organized a study tour to the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul on May 8, 2024. The purpose of the study tour was to meet with the hotel leadership, better understand the hotel’s policies, plans, and exchange ideas and recommendations. Students learned about the hotel management and the overall operation of the Intercontinental Hotel (the only 5 star hotel) in Kabul, Afghanistan. They met with the heads of various hotel’s departments and had a question and answer session regarding the 5 star hotel management in the country. "We thank the executive board of the intercontinental hotel for assisting such an opportunity for our students to come and meet with the heads of different departments at the hotel and give them a practical and experiential tour to improve their insight into tourism and managing a 5 star hotel," said Dr. Sayed Abdul Moiz, Dean of Economics Faculty at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education. Economics Faculty students have attended several study tours to the related national and international organizations and have learned essential topics related to their field of study. All in all, the study tour was efficient and useful for students in maintaining a good practical experience from the site and going forward to improving their abilities. Students described the field visit quite useful and thanked the economics faculty leadership for arranging such interesting study-tours for its students. Meanwhile, the leadership of the Economics Faculty promised to further enhance practical learning approaches for its students. At the end, Mr. Wojohullah “Amin”, head of BBA department at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education thanked the hotel management for their cooperation in facilitation of the tour. If you have a passion to start a business of your own, then the Bachelor's in Business Administration is an ideal first step to pursue with us at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education. For more information on our BBA program, please visit: https://www.altaqwa.edu.af/bba Towards a Promising Future…

Faculty of Economics Arranges a Study Tour to Ministry of Industry and Commerce

The Faculty of Economics organized a study tour to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on May 8, 2024. The purpose of the study tour was to meet with the Ministry's leadership, better understand the Ministry's policies, plans, and exchange ideas and recommendations on advancing the Ministry's strategic objectives towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: sustainable economic growth and SDG 1: poverty reduction in Afghanistan. Students learned about Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), import and export strategies, strategy-making steps, national and international investments, and human resources management during this tour. They met with the heads of various ministry departments and had a question and answer session regarding industry and commerce in Afghanistan with the relevant departments.   "We thank the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for giving such an opportunity for our students to come and meet with the heads of different departments at this ministry and give them a practical and experiential tour to improve their insight into industry and commerce," said Dr. Sayed Abdul Moiz, Dean of Economics Faculty at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education.  Economics Faculty students have attended several study tours to the related national and international organizations and have learned essential topics related to their field of study. All in all, the study tour was efficient and useful for students in maintaining a good practical experience from the site and going forward to improving their abilities. Students described the field visit quite useful and thanked the economics faculty leadership for arranging such study-tours for its students. Meanwhile, the leadership of Economics Faculty promised to enhance practical learning approaches for its students, and therefore, has signed bilateral agreements with certain local and foreign high profile institutions. At the end Mr. Wojohullah “Amin”, head of BBA department at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education thanked the leadership and representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for their cooperation in facilitation of the visit. If you have a passion for commerce or aspire to start a business of your own, then the Bachelor's in Business Administration is an ideal first step to pursue with us at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education. For more information on our BBA program, please visit: https://www.altaqwa.edu.af/bba   Towards a Promising Future… 

Economics Faculty students from Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education visited Afghan-Kazakh International EXPO.

Around 50 students from the economics faculty at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education visited the International EXPO on April 25, 2024.This visit gave our students the necessary awareness about the growing industrial sector of the country. The students had the opportunity to recognize various industrial products such as: agriculture, technology, traditional handicrafts and artworks of Afghan artists. Students were able to see the talent and creativity of Afghan entrepreneurs and the quality of their products.   The International Exhibition was jointly organized by the ministry of industry and commerce of Afghanistan and Kazakhstan in Kabul. The exhibition last for 2 days April 25-26, 2024. Around 200 local and regional companies presented their products and services in this exhibition where most of them were the local companies from around the country. More than 50000 people visited this international EXPO where 30% of the visitors were the female including university students. The aim of this exhibition was to showcase the capabilities of the economic spectrum of society, unveiling new products and productions, increasing demand, and creating economic and production coordination among economic actors at the country and regional level. The presence of influential parties, especially the mining industry, agriculture, technology, electrical equipment, plastic industry, food industry, handicrafts, medical equipment and spices, private education sectors and other products of national and international producers, along with the fields of cooperation to increase and bring the insight of investors and economic drivers at the national and international level. "We know the importance of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for our students. That's the main reason we are conducting such activities and providing the opportunity to our students to participate in such events'' said Wohjohullah Amin, Head of BBA department.  ‘’As part of its commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education, Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education understands the importance of education outreach activities beyond the campus’’ said Dr. Sayed Abdul Moiz, the Dean of Economics Faculty at ATIHE. Towards a Promising Future…

The Faculty of Economics Observes International Labor Day

In comply with observing the international days and as part of its commitment to help in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Afghanistan, the Faculty of Economics at Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education celebrated the International Labor Day on May 1st, 2024 to honor the nation's workers and their contributions to the well-being of the country in general and to appreciate the hard work and dedication of the support staff working with Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education in specific. The economics faculty leadership, lecturers, support staff, and a large number of students from the economics faculty came together to celebrate this vital day that has a global focus and importance.  After World War II, the International Labor Organization (ILO), a UN agency dedicated to improving working conditions worldwide, adopted International Labor Day as an official event. International Labor Day, also known as Workers’ Day, falls on May 1st every year and is celebrated by people around the world. International Labor Day remains a vital platform to recognize the contributions of workers, advocate for their rights, and promote a fairer and more sustainable future of work for all. ‘’We heartedly recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our workers that play a pivotal role in the advancement of teaching and learning journey across the university’’ said Dr. Sayed Abdul Moiz, the Dean of Economics Faculty at ATIHE. At the end of the event, the support staff was honored with the thank you badges and flowers by the economics faculty leadership and staff. Towards a Promising Future…

Al-Taqwa Journal of Social Sciences Receives Certificate of National Accreditation

The leadership of Al-Taqwa Institute of Higher Education (ATIHE) is delighted to share with you that ATIHE has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fourth educational institution, out of a total of 140 universities and institutions, to receive the prestigious Certificate of National Accreditation for its academic journal, the Al-Taqwa Journal of Social Sciences. The evaluation process for the National Accreditation took place on October 29, 2023, when a distinguished delegation from the Department of Research, Compilation, and Translation of the Ministry of Higher Education visited our institution. Following a transparent assessment, the assessment report was submitted to the Research, Compilation, and Translation Scientific Commission of the Ministry of Higher Education. Based on their decision, the Al-Taqwa Journal of Social Sciences was deemed worthy of the national accreditation certificate. We are pleased to inform you that the certificate was presented to Mr. Khushal Javad, the respected Chancellor of ATIHE, in his office on January 7, 2024. The certificate was handed over by Dr. Lutfullah Khairkhwa, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs of the Ministry of Higher Education, and Dr. Hamidullah Muzamal, Head of Research, Compilation, and Translation of the Ministry of Higher Education. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the academic and administrative staff for their unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and commitment to academic excellence. This achievement would not have been possible without your hard work and contributions. We assure you of our continued support for your research and development endeavors. It is better to highlight that the Al-Taqwa Journal of Social Sciences received its license from the Department of Research, Compilation, and Translation of the Ministry of Higher Education on June 1, 2022. Since then, two editions have been successfully published, and we are excited to announce that the third edition will be released soon. Al-Taqwa towards a Promising Future!