Al-Quds Open University, under the patronage of its President, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shaer, and in partnership with the educational technology company I-Teacher, officially launched the “Kanan Educational Platform” on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the University’s campus in Ramallah

The new platform is designed to enrich the digital learning environment and provide interactive content. It offers students hands-on experience in the field of digital marketing while also serving as a potential source of income.

Prof. Al-Shaer expressed his pride in launching the Kanan Platform, noting that it reflects the University’s philosophy of creativity and innovation. “It offers a free and dynamic space for student interaction and idea exchange. This platform marks a pedagogical and conceptual shift, and serves as a gateway to an ambitious future,” he added. He concluded by thanking ITeacher for its strategic partnership and commended the University’s teams for their dedication to the project’s success.

Dr. Ameed Badr, Director of QOU's Ramallah and Al-Bireh Branch, welcomed the attendees and underscored the value of integrated efforts between universities and community institutions. He commended the joint work that led to the platform’s development, noting that the name “Kanaan” carries deep historical and cultural significance. “It affirms our ancestral ties to this land—its color, its spirit, and its space,” he said. He described the platform as “a significant achievement resulting from sincere efforts and a high level of creative thinking in service of our students.”

Mr. Abdullah Qadah, CEO of iTeacher for E-Learning Services, expressed his pleasure at partnering with QOU, commending its continued innovation. “As always, Al-Quds Open University exceeds expectations, moving from merely offering educational and community services to taking impactful steps toward sustainability,” he stated. He applauded the University’s team for completing the project in record time, overcoming bureaucratic challenges. “Kanan represents a visionary step forward, built on integration, wisdom, and future awareness,” he added, concluding with: “In our era, those who do not integrate work, education, and technology have no future.”

Ms. Bayan Shobaki, Director of the Center for Continuing Education and Community Service, explained that the Kanan platform is the product of collaboration among various University departments and a strategic partnership with ITeacher. “This is how we turn ideas into projects and transform education into a life experience, believing in the potential of our students,”. She described Kanan as a space for students to gain real-world experience in marketing and entrepreneurship.