AMMAN, July 26 (Petra) — The King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF)
and the Al-Hussein Fund for Excellence signed a cooperation agreement
on Sunday to support the King Hussein Cancer Research Award 2026,
designating the fund as a Silver Sponsor.

The agreement was signed by KHCF Director General Nisreen Qatamish
and Al-Hussein Fund for Excellence Director General Dr. Ali Yaghi,
according to a KHCF statement.

Following the signing, a delegation from the fund toured the King
Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), inspecting its medical facilities and
advanced therapeutic services delivered in line with top
international standards.

This sponsorship marks the fourth consecutive year of partnership
between the two institutions, underscoring their shared commitment to
advancing scientific research, encouraging innovation, and supporting
researchers in developing high-impact studies to improve cancer
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Qatamish emphasized that backing scientific research is a cornerstone
of KHCF’s mission, noting that strategic national partnerships
provide a supportive ecosystem for researchers to develop clinical
solutions that enhance patient outcomes and elevate healthcare
standards.

For his part, Dr. Yaghi expressed pride in supporting the award,
calling it one of the region’s premier scientific accolades dedicated
to combating cancer and alleviating patient suffering. He added that
the fund’s continued sponsorship reflects the banking sector’s strong
backing for KHCF’s humanitarian mission serving local and regional
patients.

The King Hussein Cancer Research Award is among the Arab world’s most
prestigious honors in oncology research, aimed at recognizing
distinguished scientists, encouraging groundbreaking research, and
fostering a culture of scientific excellence across the region.

//Petra// AA