Karak, June 21 (Petra) — Mutah University President Salameh
Al-Naimat received the Irish Ambassador to Jordan, Marianne Bolger,
and the French Ambassador to Jordan, Franck Gellet, at the
university’s Faculty of Agriculture in the Al-Rabba area on Sunday.

The diplomatic visit marked the launch of a development partnership
between Mutah University, the Dar Abu Abdullah non-profit
organization, and Schneider Electric. Supported by Irish Aid, the
initiative aims to promote sustainable development, deploy modern
technological innovation to support the agricultural sector, and
empower local communities in the southern governorate of Karak.

The meeting was attended by Mutah University Vice President for
Scientific Affairs Amin Aqel, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture
Nofal Al-Emairi, Dar Abu Abdullah representative Samer Balqar, and
Schneider Electric representative Mohamed Samy, alongside academic
and administrative staff.

Al-Naimat said Mutah University’s core vision centers on building
strategic partnerships with national and international institutions
to drive sustainable development, advance scientific research, and
serve the local community. He noted that Karak possesses promising
agricultural potential that requires coordinated efforts between
academia, the private sector, and international partners to transform
challenges into real economic opportunities.

This initiative provides high-quality training and applied research
opportunities for students in advanced agricultural techniques and
renewable energy, Al-Naimat added, enhancing their competitiveness in
the labor market.

The Irish and French ambassadors praised Mutah University’s community
role and its efforts in building national capacities. They emphasized
the vital contribution of international partnerships in backing
sustainable development initiatives, empowering youth, and fostering
innovation locally.

Balqar outlined Dar Abu Abdullah’s strategy to build impactful
development partnerships that improve livelihoods and foster
self-reliance in local communities, noting the project’s capacity to
assist farmers and raise agricultural production efficiency.

Schneider Electric’s Samy affirmed the company’s commitment to
sustainability by providing innovative technological solutions in
energy management and automation to help the agricultural sector
navigate future challenges.

Following the talks, Al-Naimat and the ambassadors inaugurated a
greenhouse project at the Faculty of Agriculture. Implemented by Dar
Abu Abdullah with funding and technical support from Schneider
Electric and Irish Aid, the project features advanced soilless
farming systems.

The greenhouse infrastructure is designed to promote sustainable
agricultural practices, optimize resource efficiency, and offer
hands-on training in smart farming techniques, bridging the gap
between academic knowledge and practical market needs.

The delegation concluded the visit with a tour of the Faculty of
Agriculture’s facilities, where they were briefed on current academic
programs, research projects, and the department’s ongoing outreach
services for the local agricultural community.

//Petra// AF