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Al-Balqa Applied University Wins in Programming and Problem Solving Track at the 2026 Arab Olympiad for Artificial Intelligence

Al-Balqa Applied University Wins in Programming and Problem Solving Track at the 2026 Arab Olympiad for Artificial Intelligence

Al-Balqa Applied University achieved a distinguished accomplishment with the victory of the team from Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi College of Communication and Information Technology in the Programming and Problem Solving track within the events of the 2026 Arab Olympiad for Artificial Intelligence, which was held at the International University of El Alamein in El Alamein City, Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of a group of Jordanian and Arab universities.

The university was represented in the Olympiad competitions by the students Mahmoud Za'bout and Amr Al-Ali, as part of the Jordanian delegation participating, under the supervision of Dr. Karam Ighneim, Assistant Dean of Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi College of Communication and Information Technology for Student Affairs, and supervisor of the Problem Solving Club team.

During the Programming and Problem Solving track competitions, which lasted for several hours, the team was able to demonstrate an advanced level of analytical and logical thinking, designing programming solutions, and efficiently handling technical challenges, to win the first place in the track, in an achievement that reflects the outstanding capabilities possessed by Al-Balqa Applied University students in the fields of programming and artificial intelligence.

The President of Al-Balqa Applied University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Fakhri Al-Ajlouni, affirmed the university's continuous support for its students and its keenness to encourage them to participate in scientific and technological competitions and events, praising the achievement made by the team, which is added to the record of achievements of the university and its students, and confirms the energies and talents they possess in technical fields.

For his part, the Dean of Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi College of Communication and Information Technology, Dr. Muhammad Hashim Riyalat, valued this achievement, affirming the college's keenness to provide a motivating academic environment that contributes to developing students' skills in programming, artificial intelligence, and problem solving, and encourages them to participate in scientific and technological competitions at local, Arab, and international levels.

For her part, Dr. Karam Ighneim confirmed that this achievement embodies Al-Balqa Applied University's interest in investing in the energies and talents of its students, and its keenness to provide a supportive and motivating academic environment for developing their skills and achieving achievements, praising the role of the Deanship of Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi College of Communication and Information Technology in following up the team and supporting students and encouraging them to participate in scientific and technological competitions.

This achievement is an affirmation of Al-Balqa Applied University and Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi College of Communication and Information Technology's interest in developing students' skills in technical fields, enhancing their participation in scientific and technological competitions, which contributes to refining their capabilities in programming, problem solving, and artificial intelligence, and enhancing the university's presence and status in Arab and international forums.

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