Al Hussein Technical University and Fajr Jordanian Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply Sign Agreement to Support Scholarships for Technical Degree Students

Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), one of the Crown Prince Foundation’s initiatives, signed an agreement with Fajr Jordanian Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply to support scholarships for students enrolled in HTU’s technical degree programs, widening young people’s access to quality technical and applied education aligned with labour market needs.The agreement was signed by Prof. Ismael Al-Hinti, President of Al Hussein Technical University, and Eng. Yasser Salah El-Din, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Fajr Jordanian Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply.Under the agreement, the company will launch a scholarship to support a number of HTU technical degree students, enabling them to continue their education within an applied academic environment focused on practical skills, professional readiness, and connecting knowledge with real-world challenges across technical and industrial sectors.The agreement comes as part of HTU’s efforts to expand the number of students benefiting from scholarship programs and to promote equal opportunities for qualified students from across the Kingdom. It also aligns with the university’s mission to prepare young technical talent capable of competing in the labour market and contributing to economic development.The agreement further reflects the importance of partnerships between technical education institutions and the private sector in supporting education, training, and employment pathways. Through such partnerships, investment in young people becomes a direct contribution to equipping them with the skills required by the labour market, particularly in sectors that depend on specialized technical and applied expertise.Prof. Al-Hinti said that supporting scholarships at HTU represents a direct investment in the future of Jordanian youth, emphasizing that the university views partnerships with the private sector as a key pillar in expanding access to quality technical education and aligning its outcomes with the needs of economic sectors.“At Al Hussein Technical University, we believe that enabling ambitious students to access high-quality technical and applied education is an essential step toward their economic and professional empowerment,” Prof. Al-Hinti said. “Through this agreement, we are proud of our partnership with Fajr Jordanian Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply, which will support students with talent and ambition and help them build professional futures grounded in knowledge, skills, and practical application.”For his part, Eng. Salah El-Din said: “Our efforts are not limited to supporting the energy sector in the Kingdom. We believe that investing in people is the most impactful and sustainable form of investment, and that empowering youth through education and skills development opens wider prospects for development. Our partnership with Al Hussein Technical University reflects a shared vision that invests in the potential of Jordanian youth and provides them with opportunities that support their professional pathways, meet the Kingdom’s need for national talent, and advance development. We look forward to this cooperation becoming the beginning of extended partnerships that create sustainable long-term impact.”Fajr Jordanian Egyptian Company for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply is one of the companies operating in Jordan’s energy sector. Through its role in transmitting and supplying natural gas, the company contributes to supporting the infrastructure of this vital sector. Its support for scholarships at HTU comes as an extension of its commitment to initiatives that invest in education, develop national talent, and empower young people.This agreement underscores the importance of integrated roles between the university and the private sector in creating more inclusive and sustainable educational opportunities, supporting talented and ambitious students, and preparing a generation of technically skilled professionals capable of contributing effectively to the labour market and serving Jordan’s development priorities.