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Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan Meets the Lebanese Minister of Education and Higher Education at Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Sep 8, 2026

HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), met on the university campus with H.E. Dr. Rima Karami, Minister of Education and Higher Education of the Lebanese Republic. The meeting took place as part of the Minister’s official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to learn about Jordanian experiences and expertise in education and to explore ways to enhance mutual cooperation.

The meeting was attended by PSUT President Prof. Wejdan Abu Elhaija, the Lebanese Ambassador to Jordan H.E. Ms. Brigitte Tawk, along with members of PSUT’s Council of Deans and the accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, Her Royal Highness emphasized the deep-rooted historical ties between Jordan and Lebanon, praising Lebanese students at PSUT and noting that their presence reflects the extension of academic and cultural relations between the two sisterly countries.

Her Royal Highness presented an overview of the El Hassan Science City ecosystem and its institutions, which include the Royal Scientific Society, Princess Sumaya University for Technology, the iPARK business incubator, and Amman Baccalaureate School. She highlighted the expertise, competencies, and advanced capabilities these institutions offer in scientific research, education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She stressed the importance of leveraging these capabilities to build effective partnerships, exchange knowledge and expertise, and open new avenues for collaboration between academic and scientific institutions in Jordan and Lebanon, contributing to sustainable development and community service.

Her Royal Highness also underscored the importance of investing in human dignity as a foundation for genuine and sustainable development. She affirmed that education, scientific research, and innovation are key pillars for empowering individuals and building societies capable of addressing challenges and shaping a future based on knowledge, justice, and equal opportunities, thereby advancing development efforts.

For her part, PSUT President Prof. Abu Elhaija reviewed PSUT’s journey and achievements at both local and international levels, highlighting its qualitative advancements in academic programs and educational outcomes. She also emphasized PSUT’s leadership in offering advanced specializations and programs in computing sciences, engineering, and business technology, keeping pace with rapid labor market transformations and the demands of the digital economy.

Prof. Abu Elhaija affirmed that PSUT’s achievements and distinction are the result of the continuous guidance and support of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, as well as her ambitious vision for advancing higher education, scientific research, and innovation, and for building a generation of qualified professionals capable of developing innovative solutions to future challenges and effectively contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

H.E. Dr. Karami expressed her appreciation for the distinguished academic standing that PSUT has achieved as a leading institution in technology and innovation. She praised the forward-looking vision of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan and the university’s role in preparing qualified professionals and strengthening the knowledge and innovation ecosystem.

She also affirmed Lebanon’s desire to translate the outcomes of the visit into practical steps by developing a strategic vision for cooperation, enhancing support for researchers, and advancing joint initiatives that employ science and knowledge to address environmental and developmental challenges.

Dr. Karami expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan—its leadership, government, and people—for their supportive stance toward the Lebanese Republic and the assistance and hospitality extended. She emphasized the deep fraternal ties between the two countries and the importance of continuing to build on them across various fields, particularly in education and scientific research.

The meeting also included a field tour of the university campus, featuring an exhibition of entrepreneurial projects in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and unmanned aerial vehicle engineering.

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