Maan, June 10 (Petra) — Ahmad Khader, a student from the Information
Technology College at Al-Hussein bin Talal University (AHU), secured
third place in the Computing Track as part of a joint national team
that included students from the University of Jordan and the Aqaba
University of Technology. The achievement was unlocked during the
global finals of the Huawei Information and Communications Technology
(ICT) Competition, held in Shenzhen, China.

The milestone follows intense competition involving elite teams from
top international universities. The Jordanian team’s third-place
global finish underscores the advanced capabilities and competitive
edge of Jordanian students within specialized international arenas.

AHU President Ateef Al-kharabsheh congratulated Khader on the
outstanding achievement, emphasizing that this victory reflects the
high academic standards of the university’s students. He added that
it highlights the quality of its educational programs and a learning
environment designed to foster innovation and excellence, solidifying
the university’s position as a hub for technology talents capable of
competing on a global stage.

Furthermore, Dean of the Information Technology College Khaldun
Al-Moghrabi expressed his pride in the accomplishment, noting that it
reflects the quality of the college’s learning outcomes and boosts
its academic reputation locally and internationally.

Head of the Department of Software Engineering at the College,
Sumayya Abu Saleh, explained that the global Huawei ICT Competition
is one of the world’s premier specialized student contests, aiming to
cultivate technical and innovative skills while promoting academic
cooperation and knowledge exchange worldwide.

She noted that the 10th edition of the competition saw several
rigorous national and regional qualifying rounds, culminating in 177
teams from 49 countries advancing to the global finals, which
highlights the growing international focus on developing talents in
the ICT sector.

//Petra// AF