Amman: The University of Jordan (UJ) and Turkish Sakarya University (SAU) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance academic, research, and cultural collaboration between the two institutions.

According to Jordan News Agency, the MoU was formalized on Sunday with signatures from UJ President Dr. Nazir Obeidat and SAU Rector Dr. Hamza Al. The agreement lays the groundwork for faculty exchanges, participation in scientific seminars, the organization of international workshops and short-term academic programs, the development of joint research projects, and the training of PhD students.

During the signing ceremony, Dr. Obeidat emphasized that the MoU aligns with UJ's strategy to bolster its international academic presence. He highlighted that the collaboration with SAU is expected to facilitate cultural exchange and strengthen Jordanian-Turkish relations, drawing on shared cultural elements to foster cooperation in research, language education, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Al stated that SAU aims to leverage this partnership to enhance its status as a research university, benefit from UJ's expertise in international rankings, and build joint academic programs. The two universities have also agreed to collaborate on teaching Arabic and Turkish to non-native speakers, expanding e-learning and digital library resources, and pursuing internationally supported research projects, particularly through the Erasmus Plus program.

The agreement underscores UJ's dedication to international cooperation and its commitment to offering educational and research opportunities for its students and faculty.