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Jordanian Ambassador Promotes Educational Ties at Major University Forum in Cairo - Jordan News

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Jordanian Ambassador Promotes Educational Ties at Major University Forum in Cairo Jordan's Ambassador to Egypt Amjad Adaileh visited the Jordanian university booths at the International Forum and Exhibition for Universities, Training, and Scholarships, which opened Monday under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities. The three-day event brings together leading academic institutions from across the Arab world and beyond. اضافة اعلان The forum aims to showcase educational opportunities, scholarships, and modern academic programs to students and their families, providing a platform for direct engagement with universities from across the region. Ambassador Adaileh, joined by Consul Rashid Adwan, toured the Jordanian pavilions and received briefings on how participating universities are working to attract international students and promote higher education in Jordan, which continues to earn recognition for its academic excellence and quality programs. Among the institutions represented were the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as well as universities such as Al-Balqa Applied, Al-Zaytoonah, Amman Al-Ahliyya, Applied Science, Middle East, Petra, Isra, Jerash, Jadara, and Aqaba. Adaileh highlighted the significance of Jordan's presence at such international forums, describing it as a reflection of the Kingdom's commitment to academic openness and regional engagement. He praised the collaborative efforts of university leaders and officials to strengthen academic exchange and promote competitive, workforce-aligned programs that prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly changing, tech-driven world. He also commended the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and the Jordan Tourism Board for supporting this participation, noting that such initiatives not only promote academic partnerships but also boost Jordan's role as a regional hub for quality education. Speaking to Petra News Agency, Adaileh described the exhibition as one of the region's most important educational events, reaffirming Jordan's efforts to highlight the strengths of its universities and attract students from across nationalities. He noted that the Jordanian embassy in Cairo plays an active role in supporting such efforts by promoting Jordan's educational offerings to Egyptian and international students, emphasizing the value of educational tourism as a driver of growth and cross-cultural understanding. Adaileh pointed out that Jordanian universities have earned solid reputations both regionally and globally, with strong placements in international rankings. He added that the number of Egyptian students choosing Jordan for higher education has grown steadily over the past four years, now exceeding 6,000 enrolled students clear evidence of the confidence in Jordan's academic standards. At the same time, he acknowledged the growing interest among Jordanian students in studying at Egyptian institutions, known for their distinguished academic history. He described this two-way academic flow as a symbol of the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and a contributor to broader Arab cooperation in education and research.
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