President of Amman Private University Receives the Flag of the National Technology Festival for 2026
The handover ceremony took place amidst a large attendance of participating students from various universities, where Professor Dr. Ismail Al Hinti, President of Hussein Technical University, handed over the flag to Dr. Hamdan, signifying the transfer of organization of the thirteenth edition of the festival to Amman Private University.
In his speech for the occasion, Professor Dr. Sari Hamdan expressed the pride of Amman Private University in hosting the upcoming edition of the festival, affirming the university's commitment to enhancing an environment of creativity and innovation, and opening opportunities for students to showcase their projects in fields of technology, engineering, and artificial intelligence, contributing to academic excellence and stimulating youth entrepreneurship.
He added that the university aims to organize a festival that befits the stature of higher education in Jordan and keeps pace with global advancements in technology and digitization, through quality programs and effective partnerships with various related sectors.
On his part, Professor Dr. Ismail Al Hinti valued the success of the current edition of the festival, which saw remarkable participation from most Jordanian universities, praising the level of student projects and affirming that this event has become a vital national platform for exchanging experiences and stimulating young minds towards innovation and creativity.
The National Technology Festival is one of the most prominent annual events in Jordan, aiming to highlight pioneering student projects in the fields of technological innovation, digital solutions, and smart applications, as well as fostering connections between academic education and the labor market, and supporting concepts of the knowledge economy and entrepreneurship.
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