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            <\/div>\n                \n                <h3>Hussein Mustafa Rasool<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"leader-title\">Head of Career Development and Employment Unit<\/div>\n                <p class=\"leader-bio\">We work with a clear strategic vision to prepare our students and enhance their technical and leadership skills, aiming to bridge the gap between academic education and the evolving requirements of the labor market.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"about-card\">\n                <h2><i class=\"fas fa-university\"><\/i> Vision &#038; Strategic Goals<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\">\n                    The Career Development, Employment, and Follow-up Unit is dedicated to providing integrated support to final-year students and graduates. 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