The President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan, participated in the Global University Presidents Forum as part of the 2026 Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. The summit was hosted by the University of Cape Town in partnership with the University of Bristol in Cape Town, South Africa, from September 29 to October 1, 2026—marking the first time the summit has been held on the African continent. The forum is considered one of the summit's key events, bringing together an elite group of university presidents and higher education leaders from around the world to exchange insights on the future of universities and the challenges they face in a rapidly transforming world. This year’s summit was held under the theme 'Knowledge, Justice, and the Future: Universities in the Age of Intelligence.' Prof. Dr. Hamdan participated in the forum’s sessions, including a panel titled 'Scenario 2030: Shaping the University of the Future,' which discussed the outline of universities over the next decade and their evolving roles in education, research, and community service. Discussions at the forum and summit addressed the main challenges facing universities today, chief among them: the status and role of universities amidst rapid geopolitical shifts and the restrictions they impose on student and academic mobility across borders; adapting to the transformation driven by artificial intelligence in education and research while balancing the adoption of its tools with ensuring responsible and ethical use; aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs amid concerns over AI's impact on jobs; enhancing public trust in universities and their role in serving the common good; building equitable and equal international partnerships; and the role of universities in confronting environmental challenges and building more sustainable societies. In his intervention on the standing of universities amidst geopolitical shifts, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan emphasized that universities have become a key tool of academic diplomacy and a bridge for dialogue between peoples in an era of escalating divisions. He noted that universities in the Arab region, despite regional challenges, are capable of serving as safe spaces for knowledge and international cooperation, adding that the mobility of students and researchers and the exchange of expertise should remain insulated from political tensions, as knowledge belongs to all humanity. On the sidelines of the summit, the university president met with several international university presidents to discuss prospects for academic and research cooperation as well as knowledge exchange, thereby expanding the university's network of international partnerships. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan stated: 'The presence of Al-Ahliyya Amman University at a forum bringing together global university leaders reflects the stature it now holds on the international academic map. It provides us with an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of universities rather than merely observing it. We will translate the insights and partnerships gained here into our academic and research plans to serve our students and nation.'
The President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan, participated in the Global University Presidents Forum as part of the 2026 Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. The summit was hosted by the University of Cape Town in partnership with the University of Bristol in Cape Town, South Africa, from September 29 to October 1, 2026—marking the first time the summit has been held on the African continent. The forum is considered one of the summit's key events, bringing together an elite group of university presidents and higher education leaders from around the world to exchange insights on the future of universities and the challenges they face in a rapidly transforming world. This year’s summit was held under the theme 'Knowledge, Justice, and the Future: Universities in the Age of Intelligence.' Prof. Dr. Hamdan participated in the forum’s sessions, including a panel titled 'Scenario 2030: Shaping the University of the Future,' which discussed the outline of universities over the next decade and their evolving roles in education, research, and community service. Discussions at the forum and summit addressed the main challenges facing universities today, chief among them: the status and role of universities amidst rapid geopolitical shifts and the restrictions they impose on student and academic mobility across borders; adapting to the transformation driven by artificial intelligence in education and research while balancing the adoption of its tools with ensuring responsible and ethical use; aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs amid concerns over AI's impact on jobs; enhancing public trust in universities and their role in serving the common good; building equitable and equal international partnerships; and the role of universities in confronting environmental challenges and building more sustainable societies. In his intervention on the standing of universities amidst geopolitical shifts, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan emphasized that universities have become a key tool of academic diplomacy and a bridge for dialogue between peoples in an era of escalating divisions. He noted that universities in the Arab region, despite regional challenges, are capable of serving as safe spaces for knowledge and international cooperation, adding that the mobility of students and researchers and the exchange of expertise should remain insulated from political tensions, as knowledge belongs to all humanity. On the sidelines of the summit, the university president met with several international university presidents to discuss prospects for academic and research cooperation as well as knowledge exchange, thereby expanding the university's network of international partnerships. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan stated: 'The presence of Al-Ahliyya Amman University at a forum bringing together global university leaders reflects the stature it now holds on the international academic map. It provides us with an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of universities rather than merely observing it. We will translate the insights and partnerships gained here into our academic and research plans to serve our students and nation.'
The President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan, participated in the Global University Presidents Forum as part of the 2026 Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. The summit was hosted by the University of Cape Town in partnership with the University of Bristol in Cape Town, South Africa, from September 29 to October 1, 2026—marking the first time the summit has been held on the African continent. The forum is considered one of the summit's key events, bringing together an elite group of university presidents and higher education leaders from around the world to exchange insights on the future of universities and the challenges they face in a rapidly transforming world. This year’s summit was held under the theme 'Knowledge, Justice, and the Future: Universities in the Age of Intelligence.' Prof. Dr. Hamdan participated in the forum’s sessions, including a panel titled 'Scenario 2030: Shaping the University of the Future,' which discussed the outline of universities over the next decade and their evolving roles in education, research, and community service. Discussions at the forum and summit addressed the main challenges facing universities today, chief among them: the status and role of universities amidst rapid geopolitical shifts and the restrictions they impose on student and academic mobility across borders; adapting to the transformation driven by artificial intelligence in education and research while balancing the adoption of its tools with ensuring responsible and ethical use; aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs amid concerns over AI's impact on jobs; enhancing public trust in universities and their role in serving the common good; building equitable and equal international partnerships; and the role of universities in confronting environmental challenges and building more sustainable societies. In his intervention on the standing of universities amidst geopolitical shifts, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan emphasized that universities have become a key tool of academic diplomacy and a bridge for dialogue between peoples in an era of escalating divisions. He noted that universities in the Arab region, despite regional challenges, are capable of serving as safe spaces for knowledge and international cooperation, adding that the mobility of students and researchers and the exchange of expertise should remain insulated from political tensions, as knowledge belongs to all humanity. On the sidelines of the summit, the university president met with several international university presidents to discuss prospects for academic and research cooperation as well as knowledge exchange, thereby expanding the university's network of international partnerships. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan stated: 'The presence of Al-Ahliyya Amman University at a forum bringing together global university leaders reflects the stature it now holds on the international academic map. It provides us with an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of universities rather than merely observing it. We will translate the insights and partnerships gained here into our academic and research plans to serve our students and nation.'
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President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participates in the Global University Presidents Forum at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in Cape Town
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