Pic: The IOU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Makie Taal visited Sumait University on 25 July 2026.

The visit focused on exploring avenues for institutional collaboration between the two universities. Discussions were fruitful, resulting in mutual agreement to pursue joint academic initiatives in areas of shared interest, with both institutions poised to benefit from the proposed collaboration. This engagement marks a positive step toward strengthening academic ties and fostering long-term cooperation between IOU and SUMAIT.

Pic : IOU VC Prof. Makie Taal and Dr. Mohamed, IOU Tanzania Representative, held a meeting with Dr. Mohamed Sameh, Principal of Zanzibar Muslim College on 27 July, 2026.

The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions. The discussion proved highly productive, with both parties reaching an agreement to move forward with the development of the MOU, with the aim of commencing implementation as soon as possible.