Amman:Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Omar bin Faisal, President of the Jordan Esports Federation (JEF), Zain Jordan successfully concluded the second edition of the 2026 Zain Esports University Championship. The event was organized in collaboration with the JEF and Zain Esports Jo.
According to Jordan News Agency, the tournament attracted participation from over 3,000 male and female students across 16 Jordanian universities. The event is part of a multi-year partnership between JEF and Zain Jordan aimed at establishing Jordan as a regional technology, innovation, and esports hub.
The initiative seeks to diversify the national economy, support the growth of digital sectors, create opportunities for youth, and enhance the gaming industry's contribution to the country's GDP. Zain's efforts continue to focus on developing Jordan's esports sector through such competitions.
The championship featured internal qualifiers at participating universities to select top players, leading to finals where the top three winners in both male and female divisions were determined. Trophies were awarded to the top finishers at the event's conclusion.
In the male division, Rakan Qubaiwi from the German Jordanian University (GJU) secured first place, with Ali Al-Dmour from Mutah University and Omar Shehadeh from Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) taking second and third, respectively. In the female division, Iman Al-Khatib from Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU) claimed first place, followed by Manal Al-Majali from Mutah University and Rawand Abu Hasna from the Applied Science Private University (ASU) in second and third places.