Ahmad Shafiq, Founder, President, and CEO of COTHM Global, accompanied by Richard Sprenger, Chairman of Highfield International, met with the Vice Chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, to explore opportunities for academic collaboration and institutional cooperation.

The meeting focused on identifying potential areas of mutual interest, strengthening links between educational institutions and creating new opportunities to support academic excellence and professional development. Discussions also highlighted the importance of building partnerships that can connect higher education with international professional standards and industry-oriented learning.

The engagement reflects COTHM Global’s continued efforts to expand its academic and institutional network through collaboration with national and international organisations. By connecting with universities and professional bodies, COTHM aims to encourage knowledge exchange and explore opportunities that can contribute to the development of education and the hospitality sector.

Richard Sprenger’s participation also brought an international professional perspective to the engagement, particularly in the context of globally recognised qualifications and professional standards.

Fatima Jinnah Women University, a public-sector university based in Rawalpindi, represents an important academic institution in Pakistan’s higher education landscape. Engagements of this nature can provide a platform for exploring how universities and specialised professional education providers may work together to broaden learning opportunities and strengthen links between academic programmes and industry requirements.

The meeting forms part of COTHM Global’s broader commitment to developing partnerships that support educational advancement, professional training and the growth of Pakistan’s hospitality industry.

While the discussions explored possibilities for future cooperation, no formal agreement or specific joint initiative was announced.