Amman, July 23 (Petra) – Higher Education Council (HEC) approved the appointment of Dr. Ali Mahmoud Ali Abu Ghneimeh as President of Petra University for a four-year term, effective September 1, 2026.

In its session held Thursday, chaired by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Azmi Mahafzeh, the decision was taken, based on the recommendation of the university's Board of Trustees.

The Council also approved appointment of Dr. Muhammad Abdul Hamid Qudah as President of the Kingdom University of Health Sciences (KU) for a four-year term, effective immediately.

The move was based on the recommendation of the university's Board of Trustees.

//Petra// AG