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Memorandum of Understanding between Amman Ahliya University and Replit Inc. for AI Technologies

Memorandum of Understanding between Amman Ahliya University and Replit Inc. for AI Technologies

In a qualitative step reflecting Amman Ahliya University's direction towards enhancing its presence in the fields of technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, the university signed a memorandum of understanding with Replit, Inc., a global company specializing in software development platforms and AI technologies, making it the first university in Jordan to sign a memorandum of understanding with this distinguished global company.

The memorandum of understanding was signed on behalf of Amman Ahliya University by its president, Professor Dr. Ahmed Hamdan, and on behalf of Replit, Inc. by Mr. Shaker Al-Amaira, the company's representative in signing the agreement, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, the University Advisor, Professor Dr. Sari Hamdan, the Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Professor Dr. Mu'adh Al-Hourani, the Director of the Hourani Center for E-Learning, Mr. Wael Al-Anbousi, the Director of the Marketing and Communication Unit, Engineer Ahmed Hourani, and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Innovation, Mr. Muhammad Abdullah.

The memorandum of understanding aims to establish a framework for joint cooperation between the university and the company in several fields, most notably training and capacity building, developing academic programs, and integrating Replit's educational and training resources into relevant courses and programs, in addition to supporting innovation, research, development, and digital transformation at Replit.

The areas of cooperation also include exploring the availability of Replit platforms for students, faculty members, and staff at the university, organizing workshops, training camps, hackathons, innovation challenges, seminars, and educational and technological events, as well as exploring opportunities for cooperation in developing competencies and enhancing technical skills.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University, Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, praised this partnership between the university and Replit, Inc. in the fields of software development and AI technologies at the university, in addition to training, capacity building, academic program development, and supporting innovation, research, development, and digital transformation, keeping pace with modern technological developments.

Professor Dr. Ahmed Hamdan, President of Amman Ahliya University, emphasized the importance of this partnership in enhancing the university's direction towards technical education, innovation, and keeping pace with the rapid developments in the fields of artificial intelligence, software, and digital transformation.

He pointed out that cooperation with a specialized global company like Replit opens new horizons for the university's students and faculty members to benefit from the latest technologies and educational and training platforms, affirming that the university continues to work on building qualitative partnerships with global institutions and companies, which contributes to developing academic programs and enhancing the efficiency of students and their practical and technical skills.

For his part, Mr. Shaker Al-Amaira, Replit, Inc.'s representative in signing the agreement, emphasized the importance of the partnership with Amman Ahliya University, explaining that the memorandum of understanding represents a framework for cooperation in the fields of training, capacity building, technical education, and innovation.

He pointed out that the agreement provides new opportunities for students and faculty members to benefit from technical tools and platforms, and contributes to enhancing digital skills and linking academic education with the rapid developments witnessed by the technology and artificial intelligence sector.

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