As part of its leading role in fostering academic and economic cooperation between Jordan and Germany, German Jordanian University (GJU) participated in the 29th Arab-German Business Forum, organized by the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa) in Berlin, Germany. The forum brought together an elite group of decision-makers, business leaders, and academics from around the world.
This participation reflects the University's growing institutional presence in Germany and reinforces its position as a unique model that connects higher education, scientific research, and industry while strengthening strategic partnerships between German institutions and their counterparts in Jordan and the wider region.
GJU President, Prof. Ala'aldeen Al-Halhouli, participated as a keynote speaker in the second panel discussion entitled "Intelligence in Motion: Artificial Intelligence, Research & Development, and Industry 5.0 as Drivers of Resilience, Adaptation, and Economic Stability," alongside distinguished executive leaders and international experts.
During the session, Al-Halhouli highlighted German Jordanian University's experience in leveraging artificial intelligence and scientific research to drive innovation. He also shed light on the pivotal role of the Technology, Research, Innovation and Park (TRIP) in establishing and managing effective partnerships between the University and the industrial sector, strengthening Jordanian-German cooperation, providing a secure and stable platform for innovation and investment, facilitating access to regional markets, and preparing highly qualified graduates equipped with the skills required to lead digital and industrial transformation.
Al-Halhouli emphasized that GJU, through its applied educational model and its extensive network of German partner universities and institutions, continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in advancing innovation ecosystems, fostering university-industry integration, and promoting knowledge and technology transfer in line with global developments in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
On the sidelines of the forum, the University delegation held a series of bilateral meetings with several German institutions, companies, and universities to explore opportunities for collaboration in higher education, scientific research, innovation, and investment in human capital. These meetings aim to expand the University's international partnership network and further strengthen its presence in Germany and the region.
This participation, together with the active role played by the GJU Project Office in Germany, reflects German Jordanian University's commitment to expanding its international presence and reinforcing its position as an academic and economic bridge between Jordan and Germany, as well as a gateway for cooperation with the wider region. This aligns with the University's mission of preparing globally competitive graduates and contributing to the development of a knowledge- and innovation-based economy.
