Islamabad (Online): The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) hosted a five day workshop on “Econometric Modelling & Applications for Economics and Finance” that was attended by 90 economics researchers, academicians and scholars who explored ways to impart knowledge on data issues, analysis, econometric modeling and its applications in the context of empirical research.
According to press release issued on Wednesday, President IIUI Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh presided over the workshop organized by the International Institute of Islamic Economics (IIIE) of the university which concluded at the male campus.
President IIUI Dr Al-Draiweesh said that “University is working with zeal on its vision of internationalization; it is discussed with IIIE faculty to also launch short courses on salient topics of economics which will be explored in the light of Islamic teachings.”
He added that it is essential to gear up for combating the upcoming challenges and IIUI is managing all its disciplines according to the contemporary requirements integrated with teachings of Islam.
He said that such workshops can help in improving the skills of academicians and graduate students as well as practitioners through the latest econometric and statistical modeling techniques.
The event’s concluding ceremony was also attended by the Vice President IIUI Dr. Muhammad Bashir Khan, Deans of the university and faculty members of the IIIE.
