Amman, Oct. 19 (Petra) — The Princess Sumaya University for
Technology (PSUT) won first place and the gold medal at the Arab
Security Cyber Wargames, held in Egypt, for the second consecutive
year.

The competition brought together 319 teams from various countries,
with 12 qualifying for the final round.

The winning team comprised students Ahmad Obeidat, Ziad Al-Sharif,
Basel Tahboub, Muhannad Al-Hamoud, and Hashem Al-Aqili, under the
supervision of Mohammad Ababneh and Haitham Al-Ani.

PSUT President Wijdan Abu Haija expressed her pride in the
university’s students and their supervisors, commending their
efforts. She reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting
students and enabling them to participate in regional and
international scientific and technological competitions, thereby
strengthening their presence in innovation and global
competitiveness.

She said the achievement reflects the advanced level attained by the
university’s students and faculty, as well as the university’s
approach to preparing qualified professionals capable of applying
scientific knowledge and practical skills to address rapidly evolving
technological challenges.

Abu Haija emphasized that the achievement reflects the
forward-looking vision of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair
of the University’s Board of Trustees. This vision places academic
excellence, innovation, and technology among the fundamental pillars
of the university’s mission and reinforces its role in preparing a
generation of Jordanian professionals capable of keeping pace with
digital transformation.

She added that the victory goes beyond competitive success,
demonstrating the university’s educational approach, which integrates
theoretical knowledge with practical application while developing
analytical thinking, teamwork, and innovation.

She noted that cybersecurity has become a fundamental pillar in
protecting digital infrastructure, safeguarding information, and
strengthening trust in the digital economy. This underscores the
importance of preparing specialists with the skills and capabilities
needed to keep pace with emerging challenges in this vital field.

//Petra// WH