The Secretary-General of the Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences, Mahmoud Al-Jarrah, said that the renewal of the memorandum comes within the framework of efforts aimed at developing the exhibitions and conferences industry in the Arab world, enhancing its role in supporting economic growth, and linking the outputs of scientific research and innovation with the needs of the labor market and investment sectors.
He added that the anticipated educational and technological exhibition represents an opportunity to attract Arab and international technology companies, universities, and educational institutions, contributing to enhancing Jordan's position as a regional hub for specialized exhibitions and conferences.
For his part, the Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Academics and Scientists, Ahmed Kamel, emphasized the importance of integration between academic institutions and economic and regulatory sectors, pointing out that the cooperation aims to support Arab scientists, academics, and youth, and provide opportunities to transform ideas and innovations into applied projects that contribute to serving Arab societies.
He explained that the anticipated exhibition will provide a platform to introduce modern technological applications and employ them in education, including artificial intelligence technologies, and enhance the exchange of expertise between academic institutions and entities concerned with technological development, in support of sustainable development and joint Arab cooperation.
The renewal of the memorandum of understanding comes within the framework of enhancing joint Arab action and expanding areas of cooperation between exhibition and conference organizing institutions and academic and scientific bodies, to support innovation and develop the educational and technological environment in the region.