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​AMMAN
​Under the banner "Preventive Awareness as a First Line of Defense," Al-Ahliyya Amman University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, launched its comprehensive strategic awareness program for 2026. Organised in partnership with the Public Security Directorate (PSD) and the SOS Children's Villages Jordan, the initiative aims to build youth awareness against digital, intellectual, and behavioral challenges.
​The program was held under the patronage of University President Prof. Dr. Ahmad Hamdan, alongside Vice President for Administrative Affairs Prof. Dr. Mustafa Al-Atiyat, Dean of Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Noor Al-Dabbas, and senior military and security commanders, including Brig. Gen. Dr. Mohammad Al-Zawaideh (Commander of the Central Region Security Directorate) and Brig. Gen. Raed Al-Majali (Director of Balqa Governorate Police).
​Attended by university deans, faculty, and administrative staff, the sessions drew heavy student turnout across the university's main halls. Student attendance was integrated into mandatory community service hours to reinforce active citizenship.
​Strategic Vision and Royal Directives
​In her opening address, Prof. Dr. Noor Al-Dabbas emphasized that the collaboration between academia and national security institutions reflects the royal directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II regarding youth empowerment and intellectual protection.
​Addressing the students, Prof. Al-Dabbas stated:
​"Our gathering today is not a passing event, but a sustainable strategy adopted by the university to protect our sons and daughters and equip them with genuine knowledge. Awareness is the strongest tool to safeguard your privacy and stability in both digital and social spaces."
​Expert-Led Technical and Security Sessions
​The program featured specialized tracks led by experts from various directorates within the Public Security Directorate:
​Community Peace and Anti-Extremism: Maj. Hisham Al-Kharabsheh from the Community Peace Department highlighted the role of intellectual security, moderation, and tolerance in countering extremist ideology and destructive rhetoric, emphasizing youth involvement in national stability.
​Cybercrime and Digital Security: Capt. Ahmad Al-Hiyari from the Cybercrime Unit detailed methods for preventing digital blackmail, security breaches, and online scams, laying out legal and technical protocols for digital privacy.
​Narcotics Awareness and Prevention: Lt. Siraj Al-Majali from the Anti-Narcotics Department outlined the health, psychological, and social risks of illicit substances. He detailed enforcement efforts against smuggling and drug dealing while reviewing confidential rehabilitation services offered by treatment centers for voluntary admissions.
​The sessions concluded with an interactive Q&A discussion between students and PSD specialists addressing legal, technical, and social inquiries. The university presidency presented commemorative shields to the Public Security Directorate and SOS Children's Villages Jordan in recognition of their ongoing national partnership.
​Source: Rum News Agency