President of Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Professor Khaled El-Salem, received on Wednesday members of the “MPs in the Field" initiative, headed by MP Moayad Al-Alawneh, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship. The meeting was attended by MPs Abdul Nasser Al-Khasawneh, Mohammad Bani Melhem, and Abdul Halim Ananbeh.

El-Salem welcomed the MPs and underscored the importance of strengthening communication and cooperation between national institutions and the legislative branch in support of higher education and the achievement of national development goals.

During the meeting, El-Salem highlighted the university's key achievements and its academic, scientific, and research journey, as well as its ongoing efforts to develop its academic programs and specializations in line with rapid scientific and technological advancements and the evolving needs of the labor market.

El-Salem noted that the university has introduced a number of new academic programs and specializations, with admissions to open to students at the beginning of the first academic semester. He explained that these programs reflect the university's commitment to keeping pace with rapid scientific and technological developments, anticipating future needs, and providing students with high-quality educational opportunities in emerging fields that meet the demands of the future.

For their part, the MPs praised JUST's leading role and distinguished academic standing, as well as its significant achievements in education, scientific research, and innovation.

They also commended the university's distinguished academic reputation, particularly in the medical and health sciences. The MPs highlighted the advanced academic programs and specializations offered by the university, as well as the integrated education, training, and research environment provided by King Abdullah University Hospital. They emphasized the hospital's important role in preparing and qualifying highly skilled medical and healthcare professionals capable of keeping pace with rapid developments in the healthcare sector and meeting its evolving needs.

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