Dr. Tayseer Smadi, Jordan's Minister of Planning and International Cooperation paid a visit to Princess Sumaya University of Technology (PSUT) this week and was greeted by Professor Hisham Ghassib, the President of PSUT. Dr. Tayseer Smadi toured the university as he learned about the institution’s programs, facilities and ambitions in hopes for further cooperation.
Princess Sumaya Bint El-Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, assured Dr. Smadi that, “PSUT is prepared for its development plans in new buildings, facilities and programs and the ministry’s support for the university’s needs shall be directed towards the enhancement of technology in Jordan.”
Dr. Smadi was impressed with the facilities and programs the university offers the Jordanian youth as he witnessed student life on-campus, educational facilities, student council, and administrative offices, library and other services. Hence, Dr. Smadi stressed the needed support of the university because it is a venue that releases a specialized and powerful workforce in the IT and engineering industry in Jordan.
Dr. Smadi acknowledged that the key that drives PSUT as a competitive institution is its emphasis on the importance of research and development. The Minister further stated that his Ministry would support the university because of its focused visions and ambitions so that Jordan may be dependent on its programs for releasing an exceptional and expert workforce that advocates research and development.
Dr. Smadi plans to continue building a strong bond between the Ministry and PSUT. The Minster of Planning hopes that the special relationship between the university and the Ministry will continue to grow along with the university’s focus on technology and its development in order to help the Jordanian economy thrive.
