Maan, Aug. 18 (Petra) -- The Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein College of Nursing and the Faculty of Information Technology at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU) hosted the first technical forum for digital technology projects in healthcare.

The forum forms part of the university's ongoing strategy to promote innovation and entrepreneurship by assisting students in converting academic concepts into viable, applied digital solutions. The participating students had completed training tracks offered through the JoCodes program an initiative under the Youth, Technology, and Jobs Project run by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the Crown Prince Foundation and executed by Hello World Kids.

AHU President Atef Al-Kharabsheh highlighted the growing significance of national digital transformation initiatives, noting that the university places strong emphasis on incorporating technology and artificial intelligence (AI) across academic and professional disciplines.

Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein College of Nursing Dean Doaa Dwairej said the gathering supports the faculty's plan to integrate digital technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and information technology into healthcare delivery methods.

Sumaya Abu Saleh, JoCodes program coordinator at the Faculty of Information Technology, explained that the faculty integrated the training modules directly into academic coursework, awarding 10 course marks for professional certificates earned by students. She noted that nearly 1,000 AHU students have enrolled since the program launched in March 2026, with approximately 800 successfully earning certified credentials.

Mahmoud Al-Rasai, Director of the Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Center, outlined the center's efforts to provide student projects with incubation, design space, and skill development resources, supported by public and private sector partnerships.

Mutamar Jarrar, Head of the Community Health Nursing Department, stated that the forum serves as a milestone in recognizing student achievements in health informatics, AI, and digital skills.

The event featured presentations of student-led technical innovations and highlighted ongoing training, qualification, and incubation opportunities aimed at fostering sustainable entrepreneurship.

//Petra// AF

18/08/2026 22:40:07