Amman, July 29 (Petra) – The University of Jordan and the Jordanian-American Business Council signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to strengthen academic and research cooperation and expand partnerships with U.S. universities, research centres and institutions.

The agreement, signed by University President Nadhir Obeidat and Council Chair Tariq Hassan, aims to support student, faculty and researcher exchanges, joint scientific research, innovation projects, academic publications, conferences and training and employment opportunities for graduates.

It seeks to attract funding for joint initiatives and promote entrepreneurship, technology transfer and educational resource sharing.

Obeidat said the agreement would broaden cooperation with American academic institutions, enhance the exchange of expertise and create new opportunities for students and faculty in line with the university's internationalisation strategy.

Hassan said the Council would leverage its network of U.S. universities, research centers, funding organisations and industry partners to support joint programmes and projects with the University of Jordan.

//Petra// AK