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When success is mentioned, leadership is invoked; and when leadership is invoked, the name of Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Hourani Investment Group, stands out. He has proven that management is not merely a series of daily decisions, but a long-term vision, economic intellect, academic wisdom, and the ability to build an institution that competes with the top universities in the world.
​Today, Al-Ahliyya Amman University continues to reap achievements, having been ranked first among private Jordanian universities, third among all Jordanian universities, and 643rd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. This follows its top-tier status in the Times Higher Education rankings among Jordanian universities, an achievement that confirms what has been accomplished was not by chance, but the fruit of long-term planning, institutional work, and management that believes excellence has no ceiling.
​Dr. Maher Al-Hourani did not just build a university; he crafted an integrated national project. He transformed Al-Ahliyya Amman University into a magnet for Arab and international students, cementing the trust of Arab nations in Jordanian education. The university has become a recognized name in the region and the world, contributing to the stimulation of the national economy through educational tourism. An international student does not just support the university; they drive the housing, real estate, transportation, tourism, restaurant, and services sectors, providing income for thousands of Jordanian families.
​With an exceptional economic vision, Al-Hourani realized that true investment begins with people. He ensured the attraction of the best academic and administrative talent and built a modern university environment based on quality, innovation, and scientific research, allowing Al-Ahliyya to become the toughest competitor among private universities and a model to be emulated in higher education.
​His contributions did not stop at the academic side. He succeeded in turning the institution into a national project that opens doors of livelihood for thousands of Jordanians, provides stable employment opportunities, and injects continuous investment into the local market. This is in addition to the university's leading societal role in supporting national initiatives, serving the local community, adopting scientific, cultural, and sporting talents, and supporting innovators to serve as ambassadors for Jordan in various forums.
​What Al-Ahliyya Amman University has achieved today is not merely numbers in global rankings, but a success story led by a skilled captain who believed that investment in education is the most important investment, and that building a person is the greatest project an institution can offer its homeland. Therefore, Dr. Maher Al-Hourani was not just a Chairman of the Board of Directors, but one of the most prominent success makers in the Jordanian higher education sector and a symbol of sound management that has made Al-Ahliyya a name every Jordanian is proud of.
​Rum News Agency