Memorandum of Understanding between Amman Arab University and the Water Authority
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Amman Arab University and the Water Authority signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing practical training and scientific research, and linking university education outputs to labor market needs in the fields of water, environment, and sustainable technological solutions.
The memorandum was signed by Amman Arab University President, Professor Dr. Ahmed Hamdan, and the Secretary-General of the Water Authority, Engineer Sufyan Al-Bata'ine, in the presence of the University Board of Directors President, Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, University Advisor, Professor Dr. Sari Hamdan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Dr. Bashar Al-Tarawneh, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Khalidon Shatnawi, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Prof. Dr. Saeed Abu Rumman, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Arwa Al-Khatib, Dr. Rasha Al-Tarawneh, Dr. Walid Al-Sayyid, Director of the Human Resources and Job Excellence Department, and Khalid Al-Adgham, Assistant Secretary-General for Financial Affairs at the Water Authority.
The signing of the memorandum comes within the framework of cooperation to build students' capabilities and develop their scientific and practical skills, and to prepare competencies capable of supporting the water sector and contributing to achieving sustainable development. The memorandum provides for the implementation of specialized training programs for Amman Arab University students, in addition to providing an opportunity to benefit from the technical, technical, and research capabilities of the Water Authority and its central laboratories, thereby enhancing the practical aspect and raising the professional efficiency of students. It also includes enabling researchers and students to conduct joint field studies and applied research, and to exchange data and expertise to reduce water loss and improve the efficiency of treated water reuse.
Amman Arab University President, Professor Dr. Ahmed Hamdan, confirmed that this memorandum comes in line with the university's vision to develop its academic and research system under the directives of the Board of Directors, pointing out that the university is committed to enhancing its national partnerships to serve essential issues, and to open wide horizons for faculty members and students to conduct specialized scientific research that contributes to supporting the water sector and achieving sustainable management of water resources in the Kingdom.
For his part, Water Authority Secretary-General Engineer Sufyan Al-Bata'ine explained that the Authority aims to achieve effective and fruitful cooperation with Amman Arab University through the establishment of training and rehabilitation programs in common fields, clarifying that opening the facilities, field projects, and training centers of the Authority to researchers and students provides them with new experiences and skills that contribute to the application of modern technologies and smart solutions to face water challenges in line with the vision of economic modernization.
