COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) reaffirmed its leadership role in international research and innovation collaboration through active participation in the 4th D-8 Network of Pioneers for Research and Innovation (D-8 NPRI) Summit, held from October 6-9, 2025, at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Dr. Hammad Omer, T.I., Head of the International Office, represented CUI at the Summit.

The D-8 NPRI, founded and currently chaired by CUI, serves as a strategic platform to foster joint research initiatives, innovation-driven partnerships, and capacity-building across the Developing Eight (D-8) member countries. The Summit convened senior academic leaders, researchers, and institutional representatives from across the D-8 region to deliberate on shared priorities in science, technology, and higher education.

Key outcomes of the Summit included the signing of a Letter of Intent between COMSATS University Islamabad / D-8 NPRI and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation in priority research areas. In a significant show of support for collaborative research, Al-Hidayah Group Malaysia announced a research support pledge of MYR 100,000. Participants also reaffirmed their commitment to expanding collaborative research projects, faculty and researcher exchanges, joint supervision, and enhanced student mobility among D-8 member institutions.

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