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Jordan News
7 hours ago
- 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)
Middle East
5 days ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// PM highlights role of ahleya universities in offering diverse educational opportunities
NEW ALAMEIN CITY, July 16 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli has emphasized the importance of ahleya (private and non-profit national) universities and their role in offering diverse educational opportunities that contribute to preparing qualified cadres for both local and international labor markets. He also highlighted their role in enhancing the competitiveness of educational institutions, supporting and stimulating innovation and entrepreneurship, and improving the quality of education across various fields and sectors that are of priority for the Egyptian state, in line with global developments in these sectors. Madbouli made the remarks as he chaired a meeting on Wednesday at the government headquarters in New Alamein City to follow up on ahleya university system. The meeting was attended by Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania el Mashat, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour, President of Helwan University El Sayed Kandil, President of Mansoura University Sherif Khater, President of Assiut University Ahmed el Minshawy, and President of Cairo University Mohamed Sami Abdelsadek. The meeting was also attended by former president of Ain Shams University and Head of the Business Studies Sector at the Supreme Council of Universities Hussein Essa, Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Policies and Economic Affairs Mohamed el Sharkawy, and Assistant Minister of Finance for Public Budget Affairs Ali El Sisi, among other officials. During the meeting, the higher education minister presented a comprehensive proposal for the national education system in Egypt based on establishing an integrated entity that includes academic and service bodies such as universities, hospitals, and logistical services. (MENA) I S N/S R E
Jordan News
12-07-2025
- General
- Jordan News
Higher Education Council Revises Credit Transfer Hours for Bridging Students in Universities - Jordan News
Higher Education Council Revises Credit Transfer Hours for Bridging Students in Universities During its recent session chaired by Dr. Azmi Mahafza, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Higher Education Council decided to amend the number of credit hours transferable for intermediate diploma students who are bridging into Jordanian official and private universities, effective from the 2024/2025 academic year. اضافة اعلان According to the decision, Jordanian universities will equate courses studied by students at the intermediate university diploma level—whether completed inside or outside Jordan—provided that the content match is at least 80%. The maximum transferable credit hours will be 48 hours for two-year programs and 64 hours for three-year programs. The decision applies to students admitted in the 2024/2025 academic year as well as to all students who will be admitted in future years under bridging programs. Mohannad Al-Khatib, Media Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education, Director of the Unified Admission Coordination Unit, and the Ministry's spokesperson, emphasized the importance of this decision in achieving academic fairness and enhancing opportunities for diploma students to continue higher education under standards that ensure competence and quality. Petra News Agency
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.
Business Recorder
05-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Education, HR development: Pakistan, UAE vow to strengthen cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan's envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saturday met with Dr Abdulrahman Bin Abdulmanan Al Awar, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. During the meeting, both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education and human resource development. The discussions reflected a shared resolve to work closely on initiatives that benefit students, academic institutions, and professionals from both countries, a press release said. Ambassador Tirmizi highlighted the significant contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE's development and appreciated the UAE's continued support in fostering an inclusive and enabling environment for expatriates. He reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthening institutional linkages and advancing cooperation in skill development and workforce preparedness. Minister Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar lauded the longstanding and brotherly relations between the two countries and expressed the UAE's keen interest in expanding its partnership with Pakistan in mutually beneficial areas. He welcomed sustained dialogue and coordination between the relevant authorities of both nations.
