AMMAN – Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Technology (TAGTech), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen mutual cooperation in the fields of technical education, capacity building, applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
During the signing ceremony, which took place at the TAG.GD’s headquarters in Amman, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG.GD founder and chairman, welcomed the HTU delegation, emphasizing the importance of partnerships between the academic institutions and the private sector in equipping Jordanian youth with the necessary digital skills. He noted that TAGTech factory stands as a pioneering model in smart manufacturing and applied education, expressing his pride in placing the TAG.GD’s expertise and resources at the service of national universities.
For his part, HE Prof. Ismail Al Hinti, HTU president, expressed his appreciation to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for hosting him and the accompanying delegation, pointing out that the signing of the MoU represents the vision of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in reinforcing collaboration with the private sector in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. He further emphasized that the University’s professional apprenticeship program serves as a cornerstone of its academic framework, implemented in partnership with leading institutions and companies within Jordan’s local market.
The MoU aims to develop training and applied programs for HTU students at TAGTech’s factory, providing them with practical, hands-on experience in a real production environment. It also includes cooperation in research, development, and technological innovation; supporting student projects; and organizing joint hackathons and technology-related events. Additionally, the agreement covers collaboration in joint tenders and bids that serve the shared goals of both parties, while contributing to enhancing national employment and innovation.
Moreover, the two sides agreed to expand the scope of cooperation to include all academic disciplines at the university, extending beyond training at the TAGTech factory to cover all activities and initiatives carried out by TAG.GD. They also agreed to nominate coordinators from both sides for each area of collaboration to ensure effective implementation and achievement of shared goals.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides expressed their appreciation for the level of mutual understanding and integration between them, reaffirming their commitment to continued collaboration on initiatives and projects that advance technical education, empower Jordanian youth, and strengthen the knowledge-based economy in Jordan.
It is worth mentioning that the MoU was signed by Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG.GD founder and chairman, and Prof. Al Hinti, University president, in the presence of a group of administrative and academic representatives from both sides.