This document is the 6th issue of the Public & International Relations Department newsletter from Al-Ahliyya Amman University. It provides information on recent events at the university including an anti-smoking campaign, lectures on various topics, workshops for students, hosting of delegations and visits, and participation in conferences. Al-Ahliyya Amman University is a private university in Jordan with over 8 faculties and over 5,000 students from Jordan and other countries.

1. 6th.
Issue
Sept 2016
Public & Intl. Relations Dept.
Inass Hourani - Manager
Abeer Al-Shalabi - Head of Intl. Relations
Heba Al-Shurafa’a - Head of Press & Media
Khalid Alzoubi
Rana Amayreh
Lana Al Dabbas
Editorial BoardContact us:
Phone:05 3500211 – 217
Fax:06 5335169
P.O.Box 119
Zip Code 19328
Amman-Jordan
www.ammanu.edu.jo
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About AAU
Is the first private university in Jordan and the first Arab private university in the Middle
East.
Established in 1990 to be a leading institute in private higher education, it is recognized
and accredited locally and internationally, in addition to being a member of Arab, Islamic
and international universities unions.
AAU holds eight faculties:
1 - Faculty of Arts & Sciences, established in 1990.
2 - Faculty of Law, established in 1990.
3 - Faculty of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences, established in 1990.
4 - Faculty of Administrative & Financial Sciences, established in 1990.
5 - Faculty of Engineering, established in 1991.
6 - Faculty of Information Technology, established in 2001.
7 - Faculty of Nursing, established in 2006.
8 - Faculty of Architecture & Design, established in 2009.
AAU occupies a head position among institutes of higher education, not only at the local
level, but also at the level of the Arab world. AAU always seeks excellence and improve-
ments in the quality of higher education outcomes, through the adoption of methodolo-
gies and strategies that depend on building a quality control and monitoring system of all
faculties, academic departments, academic centers and administrative offices.
Within this framework, and to keep pace with the rapid technological development in the
information revolution, AAU adopts information technology and e-learning and employs
this in its educational systems. To this effect, AAU has established Al-Hourani center for
e-learning, the first center in the region.
University area:
Campus: 201000 sq.m
Buildings: 76951 sq.m
300 Administrative employees.
253 Faculty members (22 Full Professors, 45 Associate Professors, 131 Assistant Professors,
55 Lecturers).
75 Faculty members of AAU are non-Jordanians, representing 29.5% out of the overall
number.
(22737) Students graduated from AAU since 1994.
(5730) Students enrolled in the academic year 2015 -2016 , (54%) out of them are non-
Jordanians.

3. The Nursing faculty at Al-Ahliyya Amman University
launched “please try to quit smoking” campaign which
has been organized by the students of Health Education
Course at the University. It is worth mentioning that launching this initiative comes in accordance with
the University's keenness to support extracurricular activities and voluntary initiatives of the utmost
importance, which have the greatest impact on the growth and development of the student's personality.
Atheer Al-Zou’bi, Samah Al-Nashash, Rema Qumwa, Suzan Ghnemat, Aghareed Hyasat, and Obada
Al-Shibli are all students who participated at this campaign.
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” Please Try to Quit Smoking”,
An anti-smoking campaign at Al-Ahliyya Amman University.
Collage of Arts at Al-Ahliyya
Amman University Organizes a
Lecture (The Reality of Public
Relations at Al-Ahliyya Amman
University).
“Abortion for Women from a Legal Perspective”
Lecture at Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Upon an invitation from the Nursing Faculty and in collaboration with the Law
Faculty at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Dr. Muhammad Al-Wrekat, professor
of criminal law, lectured on "Abortion for Women from a Legal Perspective"
.This comes in the framework of a series of systematic activities carried out by
the Faculty.
Hawa Amman "Hosts Students
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For achieving the University’s mission in giving a
great impression about the University particularly
and the educational institutions in Jordan general-
ly, Al-Ahliyya Amman University hosted a delega-
tion from the British University of Huddersfield to represent the University as the first
Private University in the Middle East, its faculties, and its facilities, starting from Al-Hourani
E-Learning Center, then Hearing and Speech Center and the services it offers for local and
Arab society’s members. The University Staff also introduced the Bachelor Degree and
Master Degree programs of the University, which come in line with the local and regional
labor market. Furthermore , the delegation visited the Arena Cultural Complex, and its
facilites and the athletic activities it provides.
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Hosts
a Delegation from Huddersfield
University/UK
Students of Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participate in the Anniversary
Celebrations of Al-Karameh Battle
A Delegate from Al-Ahliyya Amman University
paid a visit to Iraqi Embassy in Jordan.
The Students of Al-Ahliyya Amman University celebrated the
anniversary of Al-Karameh Battle, within their participation
in the great and popular official celebration held by Director-
ate of the Supreme Council of Balqa Youth at Al-Karameh
area, on the occasion of the forty-eighth anniversary of
Al-Karameh Battle, with the presence of a large number of
public and official institutions.
Welcoming Ceremony for
New Students at Al-Ahliyya
Amman University
Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi, the representative of Iraqi
Community at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, accompanied
by a group of Iraqi students arranged a visit to the Iraqi
Embassy in order to congratulate Ambassador Safiah
Al-Suheil for assuming the position as an ambassador to the
Republic of Iraq in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

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A number of students in the Finance and Administration
Sciences Faculty at Al-Ahliyya Amman University took part in a workshop titled "Developing
Personal Skills" presented by Mr. Hatim Al-Qawasmi, the executive partner for KPMG Company
in Intercontinental Hotel/ Amman.
Students of Al-Ahliyya Amman
University Joined a workshop on
“Developing Personal Skills"
Students of Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Distributing Flowers on Mother’s Day
A Group of Al-Ahliyya Students Visited
the Home of Human Care
A Seminar Titled “The Role of the Non-profit,
Educational, Media Institutions in Strengthening
Home Front” Held in APU
Al-Ahliyya Amman University, in cooperation with the Modera-
tion Forum of Culture and Thought, held a seminar titled "The
Role of the non-profit, educational, media institutions in
strengthening Home Front".

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Al-Ahliyya Amman University Stood
Solemnly in the Memory of the Late
Martyr Major Rashid Al-Zyoud.
Workshop Titled “Revolution of the
Three-Dimensional Industry”
at Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Hosts Works of the Final Workshop of the Master Program’s
Project “Intelligent Transportation Systems”
Al-Ahliyya Amman University during the period 5-6/4/2016
held works of the Final Workshop of the Master Program’
Project for Intelligent Transportation Systems, which is
funded by the Jordanian Union within Tempus Program, in
which four Jordanian universities (Al-Ahliyya Amman
University, University of Jordan, Science and Technology
University, and the University of Mu’tah), and four Egyptian
universities (Ain Shams, Menoufia, Al-Mena and Alexan-
dria), will be involved in addition to the University of
Ychobeng from Sweden, Zalania from Slovakia and Dunk
from Poland.
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Hosts Students
of Khalida Al Qurashiyah School

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Al-Ahliyya Amman University hosted
the events of New Intellectual Theater.
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participated in
the International Conference “Between the
Constructive and Destructive Methodology”
President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Hosted the Chairman of Foreign Affairs,
Defense, and National Security in the Kingdom
of Bahrain
President of Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Participated in the 49th Session of the
Association of Arab Universities Held at UAE

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Students of Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participate in Two
International Conferences
Students of Al-Ahliyya Amman University participated in the
works of two international conferences, which were held at
the Meridian Hotel / Amman, and attended by the Dean of
Arts and Sciences Faculty -Dr. Basma Al-Shareef and Dean
of Student Affairs - Dr. Majid Osaileh. The first was the Fifth
International Conference for Humanities, which was
organized by the Arab Thought Forum and the Research
Center for Studies and Social Consultations / London titled
“Contemporary Trends in Higher Education Institutions ...
Reform and Development”. The University students’ participation in the sessions of this
Conference was distinct. Where H.E. Prince Hassan bin Talal opened the Conference by
calling for establishing research universities due to the importance of their role in support-
ing the economic growth in addition to the cultural and social development, as advanced and
enlightening institutions. He added that the reform and improvement of higher education is
part of the education and training system, stressed on the importance of investment in higher
education, which ensures investment in creativity and knowledge development. Moreover,
the University students also participated in the National Seminar for launching of the Arab
Knowledge Index, to announce its results in several Arab cities and countries. The Arab
Knowledge Index was organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and the
United Nations Development Program. H.E. Princess Sumaya bint Al Hassan, President of the
Royal Scientific Society, sponsored the Seminar and expressed her appreciation of the
partnership among the concerned parties to achieve the international necessary standards
and promote access of Arab youth to the knowledge society. She also noted that the Arab
Knowledge Index provides a qualitative and accurate diagnosis that helps decision-makers
and concerned persons in evaluating the performance, preparing of strategic plans, and
promoting competition, to meet the challenges, for contributing to a comprehensive sustain-
able development that depends on rehabilitating and preparing of youth academically,
morally, and humanly.
Students of "Al-Ahliyya Amman
University" participated in the camp
"Great Arab Revolt"
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Students
participated in the Forum of Jordanian
universities about the "violence at universi-
ties”

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Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Students visit the monument of
Unknown Soldier.
Students of the Architecture and Design
Faculty at Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Participated in the Activities of the First
Interior Design Forum
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participates in
the Activities of the “Ninth Arab Women port
Journalists Forum”
The Pharmacy Faculty at Al-Ahliyya Amman
University organized a lecture entitled "
Three to see through your ears "

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AGREEMENTS
Lecture at Al-Ahliyya Amman University
in Al-Karameh Battle Anniversary
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participates
in the Forum and Exhibition of Arab,
International Universities and Educational
Institutions in Bahrain
Memorandum of Cooperation between Al-Ahliyya Amman
University and Al-Ruwad Academy
Al-Ahliyya Amman University signs a Memorandum of Understanding
with King Abdullah II Fund for Development
Al-Ahliyya Amman University signed a memorandum of
cooperation with Al-Ruwad Training Academy in the field
of organizing training courses. The MOU was signed by
Prof. Sadeq Hamed - the University President - and Mr.
Muhammad Al-Afuory, the General Manager of the
Academy. The MOU aims to hold courses and profes-
sional training diplomas in various administrative and
technical fields, and to inform students, especially fresh-
men, about the importance of joining training courses
and preparing themselves for the labor market efficiently and effectively.
Al-Ahliyya Amman University signed with King Abdullah II
Fund for Development, a Memorandum of Understanding to
develop the Office of Career Counseling and Graduates’
Follow-up, which refers to the Fund Office at the University.
The MOU was signed by Prof. Sadeq Hamed, the University
President, and the Fund Manager, Sa’eb Al-Hassan, with the
presence of the Minister of Planning and International
Cooperation, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fund, Eng. Imad Najib Fakhoury, Minis-
ter of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Labeeb Al-Khadra’, Chairman of the
Higher Education Accreditation Commission, Dr. Basheer Al-Zo’bi, in addition to a number of
public and private universities’ presidents.
This MOU was part of the second phase of the Fund plan to develop the work of its 25 offices
at the public and private Jordanian universities, which were founded in 2003 in cooperation
with the Fund, the Ministry of Higher Education, and universities.

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EXPLORE AAU
Under the Patronage of Mr. Maher Al-Hourani, the Chairman of Directors
Board, in the Presence of Prof. Sadeq Hamed and the honorable Munir
Zawaideh, a member of the Parliament, Al-Ahliyya Amman University
launched the Learning Platform "App Trainers Lab". The application is the
first to be used at University level in Jordan and combines the practical and
academic education providing the students with advanced scientific skills
and high quality training to make students capable and efficient to enter the
work market.
The lab, established after cooperation between the University and App Train-
ers Institution, was founded to train students and enable them to develop
and program the applications and games on mobile phones. Remarkably,
the lab has been equipped with the recent apple mac devices. During the
event, Mr. Hani Abu-Arab, the general manager of the institution, gave a
presentation about the training courses that will be provided by the institu-
tion. The event was attended by the IT Faculty Dean, and the Head of IT and
E-Learning Center Dr. Mu'ath Al-Hourani, and a number of academic and
administrative staff.
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Launches the Learning
Platform "App Trainers Lab"

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Awards and Achievements
Dr. Sawsan Badrakhan from the Arts and Sciences Faculty /
Al-Ahliyya Amman University participated in the Sixth International
Arab Conference for Quality Assurance in Higher Education 2016,
which was held at Sudan University of Science and Technology
during the period 9-11/2/2016.
Dr. Badrakhan submitted her research titled “The Reality of
Strategic Planning in the Jordanian Public and Private Universities
in the Light of the Overall Quality”, which has been obtained the
Excellence Award from an external international committee to
evaluate the participants’ researches. Dr. Badrakhan was honored
and awarded two certificates of participation and of excellence in
addition to cash prize by the organizing committee.
It is worth mentioning that the conference is held annually at one of
the Arab universities, and this year it was in Sudan, under the
patronage of Sudanese President, Omer Al-Basheer, and the
presence of a number of Jordanian and Arab academic figures.
Excellence Award to Dr. Sawsan Badrakhan
from Al-Ahliyya Amman University

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Alumni
When I say I am Al-Ahliyya Graduate…
Who would expect after having over 17 years of experience, people would still
ask “ which university you graduated from?” and you will be judged over the first
word you say faster than your long CV and great achievements. I am one of the
lucky people who graduated from Al-Ahliyya Amman University.
As a Tawjihi students in the mid of 90s, the vibe of different private universites in
Jordan and outside Jordan was huge, having a wise father who did the search on
which is the best in the area, we ended up choosing Al-Ahliyya Amman Univer-
sity , a choice that changed a lot in my life.
I studied Computer Science, I am lucky that I still have a strong relationship with
my wonderful professors who left a great impact on my life and career. Seeking
the advice from the heads of the university was never a problem, knocking the
door of Dr. Ahmed Hourani was easy and welcomed. Which helped us as
students to understand the difference between a boss and a leader.
After graduating from the university, finding a job was not something to worry
about, if I remember correctly, I graduated in June 1999, received my papers mid
of July, the first day at the job was on the 1st of August 1999.
They say, in a life time, people normally change 3 careers, to select the one that
fits most. Started my first career as a computer programmer at Jordan Kuwait
Bank for couple of years, which was a great experience, but did not give me the
edge I was looking for, shifted my career to Education, which started from a
teacher to Education Consultant within 12 years. Started as a computer science
teacher to Head of department, head of international systems, middle school
principal to high school principle, vice principle, school principal to Education
Consultant, that was between Jordan, UAE, Qatar and KSA. I also worked as IBO
Examiner for ITGS Subject and Education Consultant and Inspector with AbuD-
habi Education Council (ADEC). in 2009 I wrote 4 books and co-wrote 2 more,
these books are taught in different schools in Jordan as will as in the Gulf area.
After I had my 3rd career in business, I worked as Director of business develop-
ment and marketing for an IT software company for 2 years. This is when it hit
me that I belong into education more than anything else. I never stopped that
career and worked as freelance consultant with ADEC and some other schools.
Recently I joined AL-Jamia’a Schools, as their Academic Consultant. Back to the
base, where my love of Education started.
Until that moment, moving from one country to another, and meeting many
people, having Al-Ahliyya Amman University as an added value to my achieve-
ments.
When I say I am Al-Ahliyya Amman Graduate, my head is high with pride .
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Al-Ahliyya Amman University, represented by the College
of Architecture and Design, in collaboration with the Direc-
torate of Education / Salt, has implemented a Mural titled
"Gratitude to the Great Late King Hussein Bin Talal, Cove-
nant and Loyalty."
Completion of the Mural of the Hashemite
Kings at AL-Balqa’
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Celebrates
the 23rd Graduation Ceremony
Funeral Oration for the Late Dr. Ahmad Al-Hourani at Al-Ahliyya
Amman University
Al-Ahliyya Amman University held at Arena Cultural Theatre, on Monday 29/02/2016, a
funeral oration for the late Dr. Ahmad Mefleh Al-Hourani, which was attended by a number
of ministers, senates, a members of the Representatives House, investors, economists,
businessmen, and artists, as well as a number of Dr. Al-Hourani's friends, relatives, and
loved ones.

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Students of Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participate in Two
International Conferences
Al-Ahliyya Amman University team wins the second place in the championship
of Arab Universities’ debates, which was held in AL Bahrain
Al-Ahliyya Amman University team /the representative of The Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan gained the second place in the international tournament for
Arab Universities Debating of its fifth edition sponsored by the Ministry of Youth
Affairs and Sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain with the participation of several
Arab universities. The students consists of: Riham Eshtewi (Faculty of Architec-
ture and Design), Ghadeer Aldukos (Faculty of Arts and Sciences), Mo’taz
Aludeibat (Faculty of Engineering) and Yamen Alnawasreh (Faculty of Arts and
Sciences) and Dr. Fida' Ghneim, head of the delegation and the team coach. As
the student “Riham Eshtewi” gained the first place as the best speaker in this
tournament. The University's participation in these debates is to achieve the goals of the university
aspires for creating a generation capable to contribute, argue intellectually, and respect others
opinions.
Al-Ahliyya Amman University Participates in the Exhibition of
“How do I Define My Future”
Based on the objectives of Al-Ahliyya Amman University in attracting
talented and gifted students from inside Jordan and abroad, and in
promoting effective partnerships between the University and other
educational Arab and international institutions, Al-Ahliyya Amman
University participated in the Forum and Exhibition of “How Do I Define
my Future” in Kuwait, which was held during the period 5-6/4/2016.
The General Authority of Arena Sports Club held its regular annual meeting in
the presence of 95 members of the Public Authority under patronage of Dr.
Hussain Al-Jbour, Director of the capital youth Directorate, Ali Obaidat, the
club’s director, and Mr. Mahmoud Kilani. During the meeting, reports of
finance and administration were adapted and a new board for club elections
was made as the results have been done by acclamation as follows: Dr. Maher
Al-Hourani - Chairman of Directors’ Board/ Al-Ahliyya Amman University - the
President of the club, Dr. Awni Al-Shanableh - the vice president, Mr. Zuhair Al-Abbasi - the Secretary
and Media Spokesman for the club, and Mr. Omran Eisha - the Financial Secretary of the fund, with the
membership of: Mr. Nader Sweidan, D. Mohammad Mbaideen, Mr. Mustafa Melhem, Dr. Ghalib
Uraikat, and Dr. Hosni Al-Su’od.
Dr. Maher Al-Hourani, President of Arena Sports Club and
Dr. Awni Al-Shanableh, the Vice-President

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About AAU
Is the first private university in Jordan and the first Arab private university in the M
East.
Established in 1990 to be a leading institute in private higher education, it is recog
and accredited locally and internationally, in addition to being a member of Arab, Is
and international universities unions.
AAU holds eight faculties:
1 - Faculty of Arts & Sciences, established in 1990.
2 - Faculty of Law, established in 1990.
3 - Faculty of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences, established in 1990.
4 - Faculty of Administrative & Financial Sciences, established in 1990.
5 - Faculty of Engineering, established in 1991.
6 - Faculty of Information Technology, established in 2001.
7 - Faculty of Nursing, established in 2006.
8 - Faculty of Architecture & Design, established in 2009.
AAU occupies a head position among institutes of higher education, not only at the
level, but also at the level of the Arab world. AAU always seeks excellence and imp
ments in the quality of higher education outcomes, through the adoption of metho
gies and strategies that depend on building a quality control and monitoring system
faculties, academic departments, academic centers and administrative offices.
Within this framework, and to keep pace with the rapid technological development
information revolution, AAU adopts information technology and e-learning and em
this in its educational systems. To this effect, AAU has established Al-Hourani cent
e-learning, the first center in the region.
University area:
Campus: 201000 sq.m
Buildings: 76951 sq.m
300 Administrative employees.
253 Faculty members (22 Full Professors, 45 Associate Professors, 131 Assistant Profe
55 Lecturers).
75 Faculty members of AAU are non-Jordanians, representing 29.5% out of the o
number.
(22737) Students graduated from AAU since 1994.
(5730) Students enrolled in the academic year 2015 -2016 , (54%) out of them are
Jordanians.

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