Cooperation Agreement Signed Between Amman Arab University and the Arab Orphan Committee Association
Reflecting Amman Arab University's ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships with active community institutions and fulfilling its social responsibility, the University has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Arab Orphan Committee Association.
Representing the University was the Assistant President for Planning and Quality Assurance, Prof. Husam Al-Hamad, deputizing for the President of Amman Arab University, Prof. Mohammad Al-Widyan. Representing the Association was the Chairman of its Board of Directors, Eng. Khaled Kanan. The signing ceremony was attended by: Ms. Nadia Al-Qudaimat, Assistant President for Financial and Administrative Affairs; Dr. Basma Abu Jabr, Director of the Office of Practical Education and Community Service; Mr. Anas Kaso, Assistant Director of the Media and Public Relations Department at the University; and Mr. Abdullah Mohammed, Executive Director of the Association.
During the signing ceremony, forms of mutual cooperation between the two parties were discussed. This includes facilitating the admission of more students to Amman Arab University within its specialized programs covering various fields, in addition to granting and providing extra discounts for students registered with the Association, and establishing joint training programs between the two entities.
For his part, Dr. Al-Hamad provided an overview of the history and establishment of Amman Arab University and its colleges, the educational opportunities available to students, and the number of students enrolled across all faculties. He also highlighted the University's unique specializations, such as Bioinformatics and Aviation Electronics Science at the Bachelor's level, alongside its embodiment of the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among students, reflecting the quality of its education, scientific research, and academic governance.
Dr. Al-Hamad pointed to the University's efforts in promoting the concept of social responsibility through its Office of Community Responsibility, a feature unique to Amman Arab University among Jordanian universities. He noted that the University has recently achieved advanced positions in several international rankings, demonstrating the quality of its academic and research programs and its continuous commitment to standards of excellence and quality.
He also highlighted a new qualitative achievement for Amman Arab University: the establishment of the Technical College, recently approved by the Higher Education Council. This college represents a qualitative addition to the University's faculties and is one of the pioneering initiatives in the Jordanian higher education sector. It aims to offer educational programs focusing on applied and advanced technical skills at the Bachelor's and Diploma levels, aligning with labor market needs and Jordan's economic vision. Its approach relies on practical training, partnerships with the industrial sector, and innovation incubators, making it a leading platform for preparing qualified competencies for the local and international job market.
Ms. Al-Qudaimat indicated that Amman Arab University hosts the Al-Riyada Charitable Society, presenting a unique model in this field through it. She noted that the University established a fund to support university students, initiated through personal donations and the voluntary desire of its employees, embodying the finest example of voluntary humanitarian charitable work and serving as a model for managing humanitarian charitable endeavors, achieving social solidarity, and promoting sustainable community development. She emphasized that this approach stems from the University's deep belief in its responsibility towards society and its active role in serving humanity and elevating it.
For his part, Eng. Kanan expressed his pride in cooperating with Amman Arab University, which falls within the framework of the Association's ongoing mission since its establishment in 1940 in the city of Haifa. This mission is based on empowering orphaned youth to receive appropriate academic and vocational education. He added that the Association has managed to rebuild its educational and charitable system in Jordan, launching the "Binyan" program. This program serves Palestinian, Jordanian, and Arab students through educational grants and loans, along with advanced employment and training programs, with a particular focus on modern technical education.
