Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Wajih Owais, on Tuesday launched the international conference held by the Hashemite University (HU) in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture entitled “Jordan’s Image in the World in 100 Years”.
The 3-day conference will bring together 60 participants from intellectual, political, academic and research elites from all over the world, discussing major central issues that highlight Jordan’s images in the eyes of other, as well as visions of Jordan and its future
“We are entering the second centennial of the Jordanian state, looking at the world with its demographic changes, changes in the climate, water security, political and economic challenges, in addition to the acceleration in progress and technological development and the use of artificial intelligence,” Owais said.
“Jordan has made great achievements in the field of higher education and quality education, which we consider a bright image that reflects the secret of Jordan’s success and progress, enlightened by the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah and dialogues and discussions with specialists in the field of education to develop new methods in the types of quality education,” Owais added.
He noted that the ministry will start consolidating a matrix of programs and projects to improve the quality of education, stressing the importance of expanding vocational and technical education.
For his part, the HU President, Fawaz Zboun, said that while the Kingdom celebrates its second centennial, after its establishment a century ago, the Hashemites and Jordanians have established glorious and honorable state, which made science, thought and knowledge top priority.
Delegate of the Culture Minister, Adviser to the Minister, Ahmad Rashid, expressed pride in achieving a comprehensive national renaissance in all areas of life under the victorious Hashemite leadership, as Jordanians were able to build a secure and diverse state, achieve the principle of diversity and coexistence and build distinguished foreign relations with major countries of the world.
Nevin Mosa’ad, a participating professor from Cairo University, said, “We are witnessing a democratic experience, the core of which is the parliamentary ruling system that respects partisan pluralism and guarantees freedom of opinion and expression, while its safety pillar is the royal institution that guarantees historical continuity, embodies the will of the people and preserves diversity within the framework of unity.
Over the span of three days, local and Arab figures will highlight the Kingdom’s history, achievements and challenges over 100 years.
SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AGENCY