SCCI delegation visits UMT to strengthen industry-academia ties

SCCI delegation visits UMT to strengthen industry-academia ties

SIALKOT, Apr 03: A delegation from the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), comprising Muhammad Murad Arshad (Senior Vice President) SCCI, Salman Sheikh (Vice President) SCCI, former President Ikram-ul-Haq, and former Vice President Omer Khalid, visited the University of Management and Technology (UMT), where they were warmly received by UMT officials.

During the visit, both sides engaged in discussions on enhancing industry-academia collaboration, fostering research partnerships, and creating meaningful opportunities for students within the business and industrial landscape.
The delegation stressed the importance of aligning academic curricula with the evolving needs of industry to ensure the development of a skilled and future-ready workforce.
UMT officials underscored the university’s commitment to innovation, excellence in education, and building strong linkages with the business community.