Amman Arab University and Sirte University of Libya have recently entered into a memorandum of understanding, signed on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The objective of this agreement is to enhance scientific and research cooperation between the two institutions and promote collaborative efforts in developing the educational process. The signing ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Dr. Sari Hamdan, President of Amman Arab University, and Dr. Sulayman Alshater, President of Sirte University. The Libyan delegation, comprising Dr. Ahmed Aldweik, the Cultural Attaché at the Libyan Embassy, Vice President of Sirte University, Dr. Altayeb Algubi, and Dr. Anas Al-Saud, Assistant to the President for External Affairs at Amman Arab University, was also present.

Under the memorandum of Association, the universities have agreed to cooperate in various activities and programs related to joint research, improving the efficiency of research centers, establishing shared supervision in postgraduate programs, and collaborating on joint projects with the European Union through the Erasmus+ program. Furthermore, the agreement encompasses cooperation in global rankings, quality systems, and digital transformation.

Dr. Sari Hamdan highlighted that the memorandum reflects a shared interest in advancing education and scientific research in both universities, while also emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation in research, development, training, and knowledge transfer between the two sides. Additionally, it aims to establish bridges of scientific collaboration between local and regional educational institutions. Dr. Sulayman Alshater described the memorandum as a groundbreaking step towards progress and advancement in the scientific and research fields between the two universities, commending the esteemed reputation of Amman Arab University.

On June 26, 2022 at 8:30 pm, Sirte University and the Hashemite University of Jordan (HU) have entered into a memorandum of understanding in order to bolster scientific collaboration between the two institutions and collaborate towards the advancement of the educational process. The agreement was officially executed by Dr. Sultan Al-Ma’ani, Vice President of the Hashemite University, and Dr. Sulayman Al-Shatir, President of Sirte University. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed members of the Libyan delegation, including Dr. Ahmed Al-Dweik, and Dr. Al-Tayyeb Al-Qobbi, as well as the Jordanian delegation including Dr. Adnan Muqattash, Dr. Mohammed Al-Masha’ala, Dr. Alaa Iftiha, and Mr. Hassan Adam, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The memorandum encompasses various aspects of cooperation, including joint planning and execution of scientific research, academic and cultural exchanges, sharing educational and research experiences, organizing scientific seminars and conferences, exchanging students and researchers, and harnessing the universities’ capabilities in developing graduate programs. Furthermore, the MoU entails the exchange of faculty members’ visits, publications, sending final-year students for training courses or field studies, facilitating collaborative efforts among researchers in the medical, applied, and humanitarian sciences, as well as streamlining procedures for admitting students into graduate programs.

Dr. AL-Ma’ani emphasized that this memorandum signifies a commitment to fostering cooperation in scientific and cultural research, development, training, and knowledge transfer between the two institutions. He highlighted the Hashemite University unwavering dedication to elevating the standards of education and scientific research, while also forging connections for scientific and cultural collaboration with local and regional educational establishments. In turn, Dr. Al-Shatir described the memorandum as a pivotal milestone in advancing scientific and research endeavors between the two universities, commending the esteemed reputation of Hashemite University within the local Jordanian and Arab academic community.