As-Salt, June 29 (Petra) – The International Council on Monuments and
Sites (ICOMOS) and Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) signed a
memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to boost cooperation in
cultural heritage preservation, research, training, and capacity
building.

The MoU was signed by Princess Dana Firas, President of ICOMOS Jordan
and Heritage protection and preservation, and Ahmad Ajlouni, BAU’s
President.

The agreement focuses on integrating modern technologies,
particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to advance knowledge and
professional practices in Jordan’s cultural heritage sector.

The partnership seeks to bolster academic-professional collaboration,
advance heritage protection, and leverage digital innovation to
support sustainable development.

Princess Dana said the agreement strengthens partnerships to protect
cultural heritage, support research and capacity building, and
develop qualified professionals. She pointed to AI’s role in
documenting, analyzing, and managing heritage sites through
data-driven solutions.

Ajlouni said the university seeks to build strategic partnerships
that connect academic knowledge with sustainable development
priorities, including heritage protection, while incorporating AI
applications in education, training, and research.

Under the agreement, the two sides will collaborate on joint studies,
exchange expertise and research materials, develop sustainable
approaches to heritage challenges, including climate change impacts,
and implement specialized training programs and workshops.

A joint committee will oversee implementation plans and shared
initiatives, with the agreement set to remain in effect for four
years.

//Petra// HA