{
  "id": 10893026,
  "title": "I hope they'll experience the warmth of S'poreans: MOS Zhulkarnain welcomes Palestinian scholars to S'pore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/i-hope-theyll-experience-the-warmth-of-sporeans-mos-zhulkarnain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T08:16:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/09/zhulkarnain-palestinian-scholars-singapore/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, extended a warm welcome to the inaugural group of Palestinian scholars arriving in the country. In a message posted on social media, Zhulkarnain revealed that the distinguished group included four undergraduates hailing from Gaza, Jenin, Hebron, and other Palestinian locales. Their purpose? To immerse themselves in the academic environment of esteemed institutions such as Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), and the National University of Singapore (NUS).\n\nExpressing his hope, Zhulkarnain emphasized that these scholars would have the opportunity to experience the genuine warmth and hospitality characteristic of Singaporeans. He envisioned them learning from Singapore's development journey, forging friendships, and creating memories that would remain etched in their minds long after their graduation. This gesture, according to Zhulkarnain, represents Singapore's commitment to empowering the Palestinian community through strategic investment in human capital.\n\nThe Singapore-Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship, he noted, serves as a testament to Singapore's dedication to bolstering Palestinian capabilities by nurturing individual growth. As the scholars embark on their educational pursuits, Zhulkarnain extends his heartfelt wishes for their academic success and a meaningful stay in Singapore. He fervently hopes that upon their return, these scholars would carry with them invaluable insights and experiences, ready to contribute meaningfully to the development and prosperity of their communities.",
  "summary": "Welcome.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}