The Karamah Committee for Retired Veterans, headed by Retired Lieutenant General and Former Senator Ghazi Al-Tayeb, visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) on Sunday to explore the university’s academic and research experience, as well as its work in innovation, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence, and its role in serving the community. The visit also aimed to discuss opportunities for cooperation and knowledge exchange.
During the meeting, GJU President Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli affirmed that the university continues to develop its educational model, which combines academic study with international practical experience. He explained that students spend three years studying in Jordan, followed by one year in Germany, including one academic semester at a partner university and one semester of practical training at German companies. He noted that GJU graduates have gone on to hold diverse positions at international companies and institutions.
Prof. Al-Halhouli explained that the university works to transform students’ and graduates’ ideas into projects and companies through its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. To date, two companies have been registered, while around 16 ideas are currently being incubated. He added that the university implements projects and training programs in partnership with the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army and a number of government institutions, contributing to the national economy, addressing national priorities and needs, and serving the community.
For his part, Retired Lieutenant General and Former Senator Ghazi Al-Tayeb noted that rapid technological development is creating new patterns of communication, requiring an understanding of the nature of different communities and the selection of appropriate means and approaches to reach them. This, he said, contributes to strengthening Jordan’s presence and communicating its messages abroad. He expressed his appreciation for the level the university has reached throughout its journey and for its presence at the local, regional, and international levels.
Al-Tayeb pointed out that the expertise of retired military personnel represents a national resource that can be built upon in new stages of work and service. He called for connecting this expertise with young people’s capabilities in technology and innovation to facilitate knowledge exchange and generate new ideas that contribute to community service and national development. He also stressed the importance of clear objectives, complementary roles, and institutional frameworks capable of transforming ideas into initiatives with tangible community impact.
Meanwhile, Committee Secretary Brigadier General Hussein Al-Maharmeh commended the role played by the Karamah Committee for Retired Veterans in following up on the issues and aspirations of retired military personnel. He noted that the committee brings together a broad pool of specialized expertise across various fields, representing a valuable resource that can be leveraged in service of the community and the nation.
At the conclusion of the visit, the delegation visited the Deanship of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship and the Research, Technology, and Innovation Park, where they toured the university’s laboratories and learned about its applied work in artificial intelligence and innovation, as well as its role in leveraging knowledge and technology to serve the community and support development efforts.