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Jordan News
21-07-2025
- Science
- Jordan News
"Higher Education" Raises Admission Requirements for IT and AI Majors - Jordan News
"Higher Education" Raises Admission Requirements for IT and AI Majors The Higher Education Council, chaired by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Azmi Mahafzah, has approved raising the minimum admission average for the Jordanian General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) or its equivalent for enrollment in bachelor's degree programs in Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. اضافة اعلان The Council set the minimum admission average at 75%, with the decision set to take effect starting from the 2026/2027 academic year. — (Petra)
Ammon
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Jordanian universities pay money for rankings, integrity index is poor: Minister says
Ammon News - Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Azmi Mahafzah on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction with the ranking of all Jordanian universities in the recently released Research Integrity Index, which revealed the theft and falsification of scientific research and the reliance on artificial intelligence applications. In remarks to "Ammon News," Mahafzah said that combating forgery and theft of research is extremely important, and Jordanian universities must monitor, anticipate, and combat it, as it will dent the reputation of Jordanian universities, even if it benefits them in other rankings. The primary objective of falsifying, stealing, and publishing scientific research is to benefit from rankings, as this practice began first in private universities and then spread to public universities, which seek to improve their rankings and thus destroy the reputation of the rankings, Mahafzah stated. Mahafzah explained that classification should be based on improving quality first, not on falsifying research and citations. In addition, Mahafzah revealed that some Jordanian universities pay money and advertising to participate in conferences and improve their rankings, effectively turning their work into public relations, indicating that they also pay researchers to publish under the university's name through honorary appointments, honorary titles, and other titles, so that their research is credited to the university. All Jordanian public universities are not in a good classification on the Research Integrity Index, as most of our universities were classified as Red Flag, which indicates a very bad situation, two were classified as orange, indicating a High Risk, and another as yellow, indicating a Watch List, while no university was classified as green, which indicates a Normal Variation, or white, which indicates Low Risk, the Minister said. The Minister indicated that universities themselves must monitor the behavior of their faculty members, as this is a matter that concerns not only the universities but also Jordan and its reputation, at the same time, the reputation of higher education and scientific research in Jordan would be affected by the results of this research ranking.
Jordan Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Italy contributes additional 1m euros to support Jordan's education sector
The Italian government on Tuesday stresses its ongoing commitment to the education sector in Jordan by contributing an additional 1 million euros to the multi-partner credit fund (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Italian government on Tuesday stressed its ongoing commitment to the education sector in Jordan by contributing an additional 1 million euros to the multi-partner credit fund. The funding aims to support the Ministry of Education's initiatives, with technical assistance provided by UNESCO, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. With the additional contribution, Italy's total investment in the fund now amounts to 1.8 million euros, contributing to a total value of $8.6 million for the UNESCO partnership plan to support educational programmes. The investment highlights Italy's 'dedication' to advancing educational reforms that promote integration, sustainability and flexibility within Jordan's educational system. In a meeting with ambassadors from donor countries, Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah stressed that the partnership aims to enhance the educational environment in alignment with the ministry's plans to achieve educational standards as per the best global practices. He expressed gratitude for the additional support from partners, which is vital for realising the ministry's vision of providing a conducive educational atmosphere for all students. Italian Ambassador to Jordan Luciano Bizzotti said that Rome is committed to Jordan's educational development, noting that education is the "cornerstone" of sustainable development and a "crucial" element in boosting the partnership between Jordan and Italy. He said that the additional contribution reflects Italy's strategic commitment to supporting Jordan's long-term vision for a flexible and programmatic educational system. UNESCO representative in Jordan Noha Bawazir highlighted the importance of international cooperation, saying that Italy's contribution exemplifies global solidarity in advancing education and reaffirms commitment to enhancing the foundations of education in Jordan. She expressed pride in continuing to collaborate with the Ministry of Education and other partners to support educational reforms aimed at creating a more flexible and integrated educational framework in Jordan.
Jordan Times
11-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Education minister launches World Bank-funded 'Jordan Pathway' programme
Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah on Monday launched the World Bank-funded "Jordan Pathway: Education, Skills and Administrative Reform" programme, which aims to strengthen education management and improve the quality of services and learning outcomes (Petra photo) AMMAN — Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah on Monday launched the World Bank-funded "Jordan Pathway: Education, Skills and Administrative Reform" programme, which aims to strengthen education management and improve the quality of services and learning outcomes. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Mahafzah emphasized the programme's alignment with the Economic Modernisation Vision. "This programme is a critical step in achieving our modernisation goals," according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The $400-million programme focuses on policy reforms, governance development, accountability mechanisms, and investments in human capital to ensure sustainable progress in the education sector. He thanked Jordan's development partners, particularly the World Bank, for helping to turn this vision into a tangible reality. Highlighting key objectives of the Jordan Pathway programme, Mahafzah outlined several "ambitious" goals, including expanding early childhood education to enrol 25,000 additional students in KG2 and improve quality standards in 4,200 classrooms. The programme, he said, also aims to improve basic learning skills for 150,000 students in early grades, as well as strengthen vocational and technical education with graduating 50,000 students in priority sectors to meet labour market needs. The minister also said that the programme also pushes towards improving teacher recruitment through hiring 70 per cent of teachers and principals through a new merit-based system to ensure quality education. Jean-Christophe Carret, World Bank Regional Director for the Middle East, reaffirmed the global lender's commitment to supporting Jordan's education transformation. "Jordan will harness the productive potential of its greatest asset - its people, especially youth and women - by strengthening early education and expanding vocational training," Carret said.
Roya News
10-02-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Ministry of Education launches $400 million reform program
The Minister of Education, Azmi Mahafzah, reaffirmed on Monday Jordan's dedication to educational modernization and administrative reform as foundational elements for economic growth and social progress for future generations. This commitment was expressed during the official launch of a program funded by the World Bank with a budget of USD 400 million. The program aims to enhance the efficiency of educational management, improve service quality, and raise educational outcomes in alignment with Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision (EMV). It focuses on reforming administrative policies, strengthening governance, enhancing accountability mechanisms, and increasing investment in human capital to ensure sustainable results. Mahafzah emphasized that education lies at the heart of the EMV, highlighting Jordan's investment in early education and vocational training to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of competing in the global economy. He outlined the program's key components, including improving early childhood education, equipping students with essential skills for a seamless transition to the job market, and supporting institutional reform to enhance the efficiency of the educational system. A significant goal of the program is to create educational opportunities for a large number of children and youth, including enrolling 25,000 students in kindergarten, achieving quality standards in 4,200 classrooms, and graduating 50,000 students from vocational education and training programs. Additionally, 70 percent of teachers and school leaders will be hired through a new competency-based selection process. In support of this initiative, Jean-Christophe Carret, the World Bank Country Director for the Middle East Department, affirmed the organization's commitment to this crucial program, stating that it contributes to developing a more advanced and flexible educational system while empowering youth and women in the economic growth process.
