There are numerous international students that studied in University Al-Azhar Indonesia, one of them are, Ma Zhilong and Sha Haihong, who hailed from People’s Republic of China. Respective students currently studying Arabic Language and Culture, their study in UAI also supported by Yayasan Baitul Maal PLN (YBM PLN). Wherein YBM PLM provided them with both students living cost.

On January 4, 2022, UAI organized handout of living cost that are provided by YBM PLN towards Ma Zhilong and Sha Haihong. The event was attended by Directorate of Partnership Office of International Affairs and Head of Arabic Language and Culture Study Program of UAI. The activity was opened with an opening remarks by Dr. Bambang Eko Samiono, S.T., M.M. as the Director of Partnership of UAI.

Then, continued with an opening remarks by Mohamad Ghozali Moenawar, Lc., M.M. as the Head of Office of International Affairs of UAI. Wherein both directors emphasized the significant importance of fostering cooperation in the midst of Covid-19 with institutions such as YBM PLN, particularly collaboration that can aid UAI students.

Afterwards, the event continued with the signing of living cost receipt by respective students and their impression on receiving the living cost. The two students, highly appreciate YBM PLN, Directorate of Partnership, Office of International Affairs and Arabic Language and Culture Study Program of UAI that helped them during their study in UAI. Then, the handout event was concluded with a group picture, hopefully in the near future there will be an increase of influx of international students in UAI.

-Bagus Ramadhan-