Al-Hussein Bin Talal University has achieved a distinguished Arab accomplishment, as students from the Faculty of Information Technology secured first place across the Arab world in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) competition, held as part of the Arab Artificial Intelligence Olympiad at Alamein International University in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The event brought together outstanding students and teams from several Arab countries.
This achievement was accomplished by student Shahd Ghanimeh and student Yamen Al-Tourah, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Malek Al-Kasasbeh. It highlights the advanced level of expertise demonstrated by Al-Hussein Bin Talal University students in artificial intelligence and modern technologies, as well as their ability to compete and achieve leading positions in Arab scientific events.
The President of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Professor Dr. Atef Al-Kharabsheh, expressed his pride in this Arab achievement, emphasizing that the students’ first-place ranking in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning reflects their outstanding academic and creative potential. He noted that this accomplishment also demonstrates the efforts of the University's academic faculties and teaching staff in providing an educational environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
He further affirmed that the University remains committed to supporting its students and empowering them to apply their knowledge and academic skills in national, Arab, and international competitions, thereby strengthening the University's standing and raising Jordan's profile at scientific events.
For his part, the Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Dr. Omar Ghaleb Al-Shawaish, congratulated the Faculty's students on this achievement. He noted that securing first place in the Arab world in a specialized Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning competition reflects the advanced academic and technical skills attained by the Faculty's students.
He emphasized that the Faculty attaches great importance to artificial intelligence and modern technologies and is committed to supporting talented students and providing an academic environment that enables them to develop their abilities and actively participate in scientific competitions. He also commended the efforts of the team supervisor, Professor Dr. Malek Al-Kasasbeh, and the teaching staff for their role in preparing and supporting the students.
The University expressed its appreciation for this achievement, which adds to the growing record of success attained by Al-Hussein Bin Talal University students across various scientific and technological fields. It reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to invest in students' abilities and talents and to encouraging creativity, innovation, and participation in Arab and international scientific competitions.