Today, Al Balqa Applied University signed a cooperation agreement with the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE), aimed at establishing a simulation and training room at Faculty of Amman College. The agreement was signed by Prof. Ahmed Al-Ajlouni, the President of Balqa Applied University and Mr. Mazen Wathaifi the CEO of the ASE.
Prof. Al-Ajlouni, expressed his pride of the position of Al-Balqa Applied University as one of the leading educational and research institutions, stressing that signing this agreement comes within the framework of strengthening the strategic partnership with national institutions. The partnership contributed to providing students with the practical knowledge and skills needed for the labour market, enhancing their employment opportunities and supporting their creativity in various economic sectors. He added that this cooperation represented an important step towards achieving national goals in developing human resources and economic capabilities.
The CEO of the ASE Mr. Wathaifi, stressed that the signing of the agreement is part of the ASE's policy of its social responsibility and desire to strengthen the relationship with national universities. He also pointed out the importance of cooperation in bridging the gap between theoretical and applied education by qualifying students and introducing them with the mechanisms of work in the capital market. He added that this step aims to enhance financial culture in society, especially among financial disciplines students in universities, to better prepare them for the labour market. He explained that the capital market played a vital role in the national economy, contributing significantly to sustainable development and promoting economic growth.
The agreement included the provision of trading software, in addition to training the university’s supervising staff on how to use it. It also stipulated organizing annual training for the academic staff in the event of fundamental changes being made to approved software and systems, to ensure continuity of development and innovation in the educational process.
