Graduation of 37 participants in the "Horizons of Modern Technology" project
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The King Abdullah II Fund for Development, in collaboration with Princess Sumaya University for Technology, concluded the "Horizons of Modern Technology" project for 2026, graduating 37 participants after completing specialized training programs in modern technological fields, aiming to develop their technical and practical skills and enhance their readiness to enter the labor market and keep pace with its evolving demands.
The training programs this year covered specialized areas in software and digital applications development and modern technology techniques, involving 37 trainees who are graduates in fields related to information technology, computer science, and software engineering.
Dr. Samer Al-Mufleh, Director General of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development, said the "Horizons of Modern Technology" project reflects the Fund's focus on investing in future skills for Jordanian youth, empowering them with advanced technical competencies that keep pace with rapid labor market transformations and meet the needs of promising sectors.
He added that the project aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision and helps bridge the gap between educational outputs and labor market needs by providing specialized training programs that enhance youth professional efficiency and productivity, increasing their competitiveness in local, regional, and international markets.
Al-Mufleh emphasized the importance of the partnership with Princess Sumaya University for Technology in implementing high-quality programs that keep pace with recent technological advancements and contribute to preparing qualified national cadres equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to engage in various technology sectors.
For her part, President of Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Dr. Wedad Abu Al-Hijja, said that cooperation with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development reflects the importance of integration between academic and developmental institutions in empowering Jordanian youth and developing their technical and practical skills in line with labor market needs.
She emphasized that empowering youth and equipping them with modern skills is a fundamental pillar in the vision and guidance of Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the University's Board of Trustees, regarding enhancing youth's role in community development.
She added that the training programs implemented by the University's Center for Consultations and Training focused on specialized programs linking education to labor market needs and national development priorities, contributing to providing participants with practical skills that enhance their professional opportunities and ability to keep pace with rapid developments in the information technology sector.
It is worth noting that the project targets Jordanian youth who are recent bachelor's degree graduates aged between 21 and 30 in fields such as information technology, computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, business information technology, and mobile application development, as well as those with practical experience in fields covered by the training programs, benefiting approximately 50 participants in 2025 and 2026.
