Amman, June 10 (Petra) — Yarmouk University and the Yemeni Cultural
Attaché in Amman discussed expanding academic cooperation and
developing areas of partnership to support Yemeni students enrolled
at the university and enhance their integration into the academic
environment.

The discussions took place during a meeting between Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Institutional Excellence Amjad Al-Nasser and
Yemeni Cultural Counselor in Amman Raheela Omair, attended by the
Dean of Student Affairs and directors of relevant departments. The
meeting addressed a range of issues of mutual interest concerning
international students.

Al-Nasser expressed the university’s pride in its Yemeni students,
praising their academic performance, ethical conduct and scholarly
achievements. He stressed that they receive special attention as an
integral part of the university community and within the framework of
the longstanding fraternal ties between Jordan and Yemen.

For her part, Omair expressed the Yemeni Cultural Attaché’s
appreciation for Yarmouk University, commending the level of
cooperation, hospitality and the university’s commitment to
supporting Yemeni students and following up on their academic and
living conditions.

Separately, Al al-Bayt University President Osama Nusier and National
Aid Fund Director General Khetam Shneikat signed a cooperation
agreement aimed at empowering beneficiaries from families receiving
assistance from the fund by equipping them with skills needed to
enter the labor market.

The university said the agreement aligns with its strategy of
strengthening partnerships with Jordanian national institutions and
supports the National Aid Fund’s broader objectives.

The agreement seeks to provide structured and practical training
opportunities tailored to the needs of the Jordanian labor market and
evolving technological developments. It also aims to equip trainees
with practical expertise through programs combining theoretical and
applied learning; build personal and professional capacities; help
reduce youth unemployment; enhance employability and
entrepreneurship; and strengthen cooperation with government
institutions.

Meanwhile, Petra University honored 26 distinguished researchers who
received the Outstanding Research Award for the 2025/2026 academic
year during a ceremony held at the Medical Sciences Auditorium under
the patronage of University President Rami Abdel Rahem.

The event was attended by Dean of Scientific Research and Graduate
Studies Faisal Abu Al-Rub, faculty deans, directors of departments
and centers, and members of the academic and administrative staff.

Abdel Rahim said distinguished scientific publication represents a
badge of honor reflecting original research efforts and a commitment
to high-quality academic output, contributing to the university’s
international standing.

Ali Al-Maqousi, speaking on behalf of the award recipients, said
excellence is built through a supportive environment that encourages
innovation and academic achievement. He praised the university
administration and the Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate
Studies for facilitating procedures and enabling researchers to
establish strong scientific partnerships both inside and outside
Jordan.

Abu Al-Rub said the university has witnessed a significant
transformation in its research performance, with the number of annual
publications indexed in the Scopus database rising by 270 percent to
reach 772 papers in 2025.

He added that the university’s cumulative research output has reached
2,995 publications, with nearly two-thirds produced during the past
four years. Scientific citations have also increased to 26,716.

Abu Al-Rub noted that the university’s H-Index rose from 42 in 2022
to 72 in 2026, reflecting researchers’ strong commitment to
publishing in first- and second-quartile journals, which account for
more than 83 percent of publications. He also highlighted support
provided to 185 research projects and efforts to strengthen academic
integrity regulations, adding that ten innovation projects are
currently under evaluation for potential development into
entrepreneurial ventures.

At Zarqa University, the Development and Quality Assurance Unit held
a periodic meeting with assistant deans responsible for quality
affairs across the university’s faculties to introduce a new
electronic evaluation system and prepare for its implementation.

The meeting included a comprehensive presentation of electronic
evaluation tools designed for students, administrative staff and
external stakeholders, as well as a review of implementation
mechanisms and monitoring procedures across the university’s
colleges.

Assistant President for Quality and Development Affairs Reda
Al-Mawadiya said the electronic evaluation system represents a key
component of modern quality management, providing effective
assessment tools and reliable data to support planning,
decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

//Petra// AF