Salt, Oct. 13 (Petra) -- A student team from Al-Balqa Applied University has earned two awards at the AI Expo Jordan 2026 (AI EXPO JO 2026), securing second place in the graduation projects category and winning the Best Project Award through public voting
The team, representing Prince Abdullah bin Ghazi Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, presented its graduation project, "Rafiq," at the exhibition hosted by the University of Jordan and organized by the IEEE Artificial Intelligence Society.
The project was developed by students Amr Shdeid, Rahaf Al-Amayreh, Abdullah Al-Mufleh and Hala Al-Basayta under the supervision of Nabil Al-Malli, head of the faculty’s Computer Science Department. University President Ahmad Fakhri Ajlouni congratulated the team, describing the achievement as a reflection of students’ academic excellence, creativity and ability to apply artificial intelligence to practical challenges. He said the success highlights their potential to develop innovative solutions that respond to community needs and keep pace with rapid technological change.
Ajlouni added that the accomplishment reflects the university’s commitment to nurturing student talent, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, and connecting academic learning with practical applications.
He stressed the importance of providing an environment that encourages students to turn promising ideas into projects with lasting benefits. Dean of the faculty Mohammad Hashem Ryalat said the awards demonstrate the students’ strong technical and academic capabilities.
He noted that the faculty seeks to encourage innovative projects that combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience and respond to developments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Al-Malli said Rafiq demonstrates how technology can be used to address educational and social challenges. He added that the two awards recognize the students’ efforts and creativity while motivating them to further develop the platform and expand its future applications.
Rafiq aims to advance inclusive education through a digital learning platform designed to support children with learning difficulties.
It also facilitates communication and cooperation among schools, teachers and parents, helping tailor educational experiences to individual students’ needs and track their learning progress.
The achievement highlights Al-Balqa Applied University’s efforts to promote student innovation and apply technology to community challenges, while preparing graduates to develop practical, sustainable solutions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. //Petra//WH
