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​Al-Ahliyya Amman University and the Water Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing applied training and scientific research, as well as aligning university education outcomes with labor market needs in the fields of water, environment, and sustainable technological solutions.
​The memorandum was signed on behalf of Al-Ahliyya Amman University by its President, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Hamdan, and on behalf of the Water Authority by Secretary-General Eng. Sufian Al-Bataineh. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the university; Prof. Dr. Sari Hamdan, University Advisor; Prof. Dr. Bashar Al-Tarawneh, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Prof. Dr. Khaldoun Shatnawi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Dr. Saeed Abu Rumman, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology; Dr. Arwa Al-Khatib, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; Dr. Rasha Al-Tarawneh; Dr. Waleed Al-Sayyed, Director of the Human Resources and Operational Excellence Department; and Khaled Al-Adgham, Assistant Secretary-General for Financial Affairs at the Water Authority.
​The signing of the memorandum comes within the framework of cooperation to build student capacity, develop their scientific and practical skills, and prepare qualified personnel capable of supporting the water sector and contributing to sustainable development. The MoU stipulates the implementation of specialized training programs for Al-Ahliyya Amman University students, alongside providing opportunities to leverage the technical and research capabilities of the Water Authority and its central laboratories, thereby strengthening practical application and elevating students' professional competence. It also includes enabling researchers and students to conduct joint field studies and applied research, as well as exchanging data and expertise to reduce water loss and improve the efficiency of treated water reuse.
​President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Hamdan, emphasized that this memorandum aligns with the university's vision to develop its academic and research ecosystem under the guidance of the Board of Directors. He noted that the university continues to strengthen its national partnerships to serve key issues and open broad horizons for faculty members and students to conduct specialized scientific research that contributes to supporting the water sector and achieving sustainable management of water resources in the Kingdom.
​For his part, Secretary-General of the Water Authority, Eng. Sufian Al-Bataineh, explained that the authority aims to achieve effective and fruitful cooperation with Al-Ahliyya Amman University through training and qualification programs in shared domains. He highlighted that opening the authority's facilities, field projects, and training centers to researchers and students will grant them new expertise and skills that contribute to applying modern technologies and smart solutions to address water challenges, in line with the Economic Modernization Vision.
​Source: Rum News Agency