The Chemical Industries Technical Institute in Damascus organized, on Thursday, a scientific event titled "Chemistry in Service of Industry: Laboratory Precision, Industrial Strength," in celebration of Arab Chemistry Week, in cooperation with the Syrian Chemical Society. The event aims to highlight the role of chemistry in developing national industries and the importance of technical education in training specialized technical cadres.
Thamer Al-Aboud, Director of the Directorate for Supervising Technical Qualification at the Ministry of Industry, Internal Trade, and Consumer Protection, clarified that chemistry constitutes a fundamental pillar for many industries, necessitating the development of technical education and training programs to keep pace with scientific and technological developments and meet labor market needs. He pointed out that the Directorate works to support technical and industrial institutes and develop their educational and training programs, focusing on enhancing the practical aspect to prepare qualified technical cadres.
For her part, Rana Naasani, Director of the Chemical Industries Technical Institute, stated that chemical technical education contributes to supporting national industry and improving product quality, given the importance of chemistry in vital sectors such as pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, building materials, and textiles. She emphasized the importance of preparing technicians with the necessary practical skills to work in laboratories and chemical production units, linking theoretical knowledge with work and production requirements.
For his part, Abdullah Sultan, a member of the Supreme Council of the Arab Chemists Union, stressed the importance of Arab Chemistry Week in spreading chemical culture and introducing society to the role of this science in various fields of life. The event included an exhibition of the institute's students' works, where they presented samples of their projects and the skills they acquired during their studies.
Arab Chemistry Week is held annually during the last week of October in Arab countries, and includes lectures, conferences, activities, exhibitions, and specialized scientific competitions in the field of chemistry, aiming to spread chemical culture and introduce its scientific and industrial applications.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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