Jordan Kuwait Bank and Princess Sumaya University for Technology Announce the Establishment of a Cybersecurity Operations Education Center in Collaboration with Esnad Information Technology and Afaq Hayyan Information Technology

Jordan Kuwait Bank announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Princess Sumaya University for Technology to establish a specialized cybersecurity operations education center on campus. The goal is to empower Jordanian youth with the technical and scientific skills required to keep pace with the rapid developments in this vital sector and its growing challenges, and to prepare them for leadership and competition at the regional and international levels.

This cybersecurity operations education center is a qualitative addition to Jordan's educational infrastructure and a practical platform for dealing with the latest cybersecurity technologies.

Jordan Kuwait Bank CEO Haitham Battikhi expressed the bank's pride in this partnership, saying: "At Jordan Kuwait Bank, we believe that investing in technical education is an investment in the nation's future and its digital security. Our partnership with Princess Sumaya University for Technology stems from our social responsibility and our belief in the importance of building an integrated system that contributes to preparing a generation." Empowered and qualified Jordanian youth."

Al-Battikhi pointed out that the educational center embodies the shared vision of Jordan Kuwait Bank and Princess Sumaya University for Technology to prepare a generation of specialists capable of protecting cyberspace and supporting sustainable development in the Kingdom. He expressed his confidence that this center will be an incubator for excellence and creativity in the field of cybersecurity, contributing to strengthening Jordan's position as a regional center for digital innovation.

For her part, Princess Sumaya University for Technology President, Professor Wijdan Abu Al-Haija, praised this constructive partnership with Jordan Kuwait Bank, describing it as "a practical embodiment of the university's vision to enhance the knowledge infrastructure in the fields of cybersecurity and support technological innovation and scientific research."

Dr. Abu Al-Haija explained that the establishment of this center is a strategic step in empowering students to acquire the academic skills and practical experience that qualify them to excel in this advanced sector. She noted that this cooperation opens up broad horizons for research and training and contributes to building a generation of talent capable of responding to digital security challenges locally and globally. It also enables students to engage with the latest technologies for detecting and responding to digital threats, and trains them on tools for protecting data and critical infrastructure.

Isnad, a leading cybersecurity company, also announced its technical partnership in this initiative. It will offer its expertise in building the center's operational environment, providing technical content, and practical training for students, ensuring that the center's outputs align with the requirements of the national and regional cybersecurity labor market.

Khaled Al-Rashdan, founder of Isnad, added: "This collaboration between the academic and private sectors reflects a successful model for unifying efforts to develop a safe and sustainable digital environment. We hope this center will serve as a model for the region." Laith Abu Saada, CEO of Isnad, also stated: "At Isnad, we consider this initiative a cornerstone towards building advanced national cybersecurity capabilities, and we are honored to be a supporting technical partner." We will work to provide the necessary technical infrastructure and contribute to the development of advanced training programs that keep pace with modern threats, providing students with a unique educational experience that enhances their readiness for the job market.

Esnad affirms its ongoing commitment to strengthening national capabilities in the field of cybersecurity and contributing to building an integrated system of digital competencies, enhancing Jordan's position as a regional center for innovation in this vital sector. It will continue to support national initiatives aimed at empowering Jordanian youth and preparing them to lead the future of this sector locally, regionally, and globally.

In this context, Afaq Hayyan stated, "We believe that securing the future begins with empowering the next generation. By supporting the establishment of this specialized cybersecurity lab, we are investing not only in infrastructure but also in minds." Our company will provide the center with the tools, knowledge, and practical experience necessary to confront real-world cyber threats. Our partnership with Jordan Kuwait Bank and Princess Sumaya University for Technology reflects our deep commitment to developing local cybersecurity competencies and enhancing national cyber resilience.