THE ORIENT HOUSE

New Orient House is the Headquarters of the Palestinian Team for the Middle East Peace Talks that participated at the Madrid Conference. Following those, foreign government guests at various levels have consistently visited the Orient House to sustain and advance peace negotiations. 
The New Orient House comprises several offices:

The Office of Faisal Hussein I

Its function is to welcome guests, perform secretarial tasks, archive updating; its network includes Internet, E-mail, faxes, a scanner and computers. Other tasks cover coordinating activities between the Offices, prepare appointments for the foreign and local press with Faisal Husseini, to organize conferences. It prepares the daily work schedule for Faisal Husseini, including travel programs.

International Relations Office

There are several desks that cover that cover the world by regions, namely North America, Latin America, Asia, the Arab World, Israel, Africa, and Europe. The task of each desk officer comprises to have a constant exchange of views with the countries assigned on political matters, foreign affairs, analysis of the general situation in the country in general and Jerusalem in particular, and to constantly coordinate official visits and activities with countries they are in charge of.

The Private Sector and Investment Unit

Established in 1994, it assists, coordinates and coordinates with forces of the private sector at the international and local levels. 
By virtue of its location the PSIU has a special focus on promoting and facilitating private investment in East Jerusalem. 
It aims at maintaining a strong relationship between the local private sector and the Palestinian Authority, and insures frequent dialogue for helping to create a positive investment climate.

Press and Public Information Office

It plays an important role for diffusing information on national and international levels. Monitors daily events in Palestine, especially in Jerusalem. Other activities include arranging interviews for the media andFaisal Husseini; press releases to local and foreign press on specific events mostly relating to Jerusalem arid the Orient House; daily news bulletin in various languages to Consulates and Embassies; making study  papers on Jerusalem land confiscation, settlements, house destruction, prisoners, water, environment, etc...

Protocol Office

Takes care of making the necessary arrangements for hails where meetings and conferences take place, prepares and organizes tours for Orient House guests. Monitors National Days of countries and sends greetings or messages whenever the occasion arises.

Administrative Office

Comprises six departments, namely:
Personnel.' in charge of all employees of the Orient House.
Procurement arid supplies.
Maintenance and equipment.
Transport.
Security personnel.
Daily coordinating with the heads of each Office.

Accounting Office

The Office of Financial Affairs is the sole executive body authorized to receive funds and pay financial dues and to implement items of the general annual budget. Besides that; the Office is responsible for the supervision of organizing the financial work at the Orient House through a team of accountants, a treasurer and auditors. 
The Office uses an accounting computerized system designed for the purpose.

Social Affairs Office

It aims to help citizens of Jerusalem and the surrounding villages. Under
occupation, the educational health, financial, social difficulties faced by the
population are enormous and the Office's objective is to try to help in
solving the complaints presented by individuals or Palestinian institutions.

 


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