Applied Science Private University Concludes Fourth Edition of "Applied Media" Competition with a Distinguished Ceremony and Prominent Media and Academic Attendance

Jordan News

28-04-2025

Applied Science Private University Concludes Fourth Edition of "Applied Media" Competition with a Distinguished Ceremony and Prominent Media and Academic Attendance Applied Science Private University (ASU) concluded the final ceremony of the fourth edition of the "Applied Media" competition, amid a notable official and media presence. This initiative comes as part of the university's continuous efforts to nurture student creativity and support young media talents from Jordanian schools and universities, providing them with expert evaluations by specialized judging panels. The fourth season concluded with the announcement and awarding of 13 winners with valuable prizes. اضافة اعلان The event was held under the patronage of former Minister of Government Communications, Dr. Mohannad Al-Mubaidin, who also chaired the judging panel, and in the presence of Chairman of the University's Board of Trustees, H.E. Dr. Haitham Abdullah Abu Khadija, Vice President Prof. Dr. Saleh Al-Aqdeh, Assistant to the President for Foreign Languages Prof. Dr. Hadeel Al-Saed, alongside the Dean of Student Affairs, the Head of the Media Department, and other faculty members. The ceremony witnessed a strong turnout from elite media professionals and academics from Jordan and abroad, including Dr. Hamzeh Basbous, Media Advisor at the Prime Ministry, journalist Sonia Al-Zghoul (a member of the judging panel), journalist Nadia Al-Zoubi, Greater Amman Municipality Spokesperson Dr. Nasser Al-Rahamneh, journalist Hussein Harb, Al-Taj News site manager Mr. Nidal Al-Khoza'leh, Akhbar Al-Balad site manager Mr. Osama Al-Ramaini, Akhbar Al-Youm site manager Mr. Sahm Al-Abadi, and Balki News site manager Mr. Fadi Al-Shawahin. Also attending were prominent media academics such as Dr. Mohammad Habis, Dr. Taysir Abu Arja, Dr. Abdul Karim Al-Dubaisi, Dr. Alia Idris, and Mr. Mohammad Anis Al-Muhtaseb, in addition to several broadcasters and journalists like Mr. Sami Al-Harbi, journalist Rafah Jawad, Mr. Raed Al-Harasas, Mr. Raad Al-Raqad, Mrs. Mona Al-Shawabkeh, journalist Alaa Bishnaq, and representatives from Jordan Television, including Mr. Raad Al-Raqad, Mrs. Mona Al-Shawabkeh, Ms. Rand Al-Gharaibeh, reporter Nadine Al-Shaer, Mr. Omar Hijjawi, Mr. Ibrahim Brizat, Mr. Ahmad Al-Shara', and Mr. Enad Al-Hijjawi. During the ceremony, Dr. Mohannad Al-Mubaidin delivered a speech emphasizing the competition's significant impact on students and the media landscape. He praised ASU's pioneering efforts in uncovering Jordanian talents who represent the future guardians of national identity, resilience, and nation-building. He also noted that the competition was highly competitive, highlighting the abundance of undiscovered talents within Jordanian schools and universities. Over the past four years, the competition has successfully discovered creative individuals who think outside the box and seek opportunities to showcase their talents. The event announced the winners in the university student category, where: Mohammad Zuheir Al-Kasasbeh from Mutah University won first place and a cash prize of 300 Jordanian dinars. Maria Mohammad Al-Eissa from the University of Jordan claimed second place with a 200-dinar prize. Ghaith Al-Majali from Mutah University secured third place with a 100-dinar prize. For the school students category, ten winners were awarded generous scholarships to study Digital Media at ASU: Joud Jamil Al-Tuwaisi won a full (100%) scholarship after securing first place. Nadine Hani Abu Hantash earned an 80% scholarship for second place. Salma Mazen Anbar won a 60% scholarship for third place. Students ranked fourth to tenth each received a 50% scholarship: Ilyaa Jamal Ahmad Al-Fuqaha, Youssef Miqdad, Bakr Marwan, Marah Ahmad Ghaith, Rateel Raed Issa Al-Azzam, Shafaq Mohammad Al-Sheikh, and Yasmin Khaled Khalil Hammad. The university emphasized that "Applied Media" has evolved into a prestigious annual platform encouraging students to engage in the media field, discover their creative potential, and thrive in a modern academic environment, reflecting ASU's commitment to academic and societal excellence.