Amman, Oct. 19 (Petra) -- The Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) won first place and the gold medal at the Arab Security Cyber Wargames, held in Egypt, for the second consecutive year.
The competition brought together 319 teams from various countries, with 12 qualifying for the final round.
The winning team comprised students Ahmad Obeidat, Ziad Al-Sharif, Basel Tahboub, Muhannad Al-Hamoud, and Hashem Al-Aqili, under the supervision of Mohammad Ababneh and Haitham Al-Ani.
PSUT President Wijdan Abu Haija expressed her pride in the university’s students and their supervisors, commending their efforts. She reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting students and enabling them to participate in regional and international scientific and technological competitions, thereby strengthening their presence in innovation and global competitiveness.
She said the achievement reflects the advanced level attained by the university’s students and faculty, as well as the university’s approach to preparing qualified professionals capable of applying scientific knowledge and practical skills to address rapidly evolving technological challenges.
Abu Haija emphasized that the achievement reflects the forward-looking vision of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair of the University’s Board of Trustees. This vision places academic excellence, innovation, and technology among the fundamental pillars of the university’s mission and reinforces its role in preparing a generation of Jordanian professionals capable of keeping pace with digital transformation.
She added that the victory goes beyond competitive success, demonstrating the university’s educational approach, which integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application while developing analytical thinking, teamwork, and innovation.
She noted that cybersecurity has become a fundamental pillar in protecting digital infrastructure, safeguarding information, and strengthening trust in the digital economy. This underscores the importance of preparing specialists with the skills and capabilities needed to keep pace with emerging challenges in this vital field.
//Petra// WH
