Dr. Mahmoud Abu Shaera, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zarqa Company for Education and Investment, received H.E. Dr. Péter Jakab, Ambassador of Hungary to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for strengthening academic, scientific, and cultural cooperation between the two sides, as well as exchanging expertise in education and research.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Nidal Al-Ramahi, President of Zarqa University; Prof. Alaeddin Sadeq, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Prof. Nidal Aisha, Vice President for Administrative Affairs; Prof. Khaled Al-Zyoudien, Assistant to the President for Admission and Registration Affairs; and Dr. Hussam Haddad from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

During his visit, the Hungarian Ambassador toured several university facilities, including the Faculty of Dentistry and the Pharmaceutical Research Center, where he was briefed on the University's educational, training, and research capabilities, as well as its advanced facilities and modern equipment that support the educational process and promote scientific research.

The Ambassador also met with the deans of the University's faculties, who delivered presentations highlighting their respective faculties, academic programs, offered specializations, and key achievements in scientific research. The discussions also explored potential opportunities for academic collaboration and knowledge exchange with Hungarian universities and educational institutions.

Prof. Nidal Al-Ramahi, President of Zarqa University, emphasized the University's commitment to strengthening its academic relations with international higher education institutions and benefiting from global educational experiences. He noted that such partnerships contribute to developing academic and research programs while creating new opportunities for students and faculty members to participate in academic and cultural exchange initiatives.

He further stressed the importance of establishing effective partnerships with Hungarian universities and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly medical and health sciences and scientific research, to enhance the quality of higher education outcomes.

At the end of the visit, Dr. Mahmoud Abu Shaera, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zarqa Company for Education and Investment, honored H.E. Dr. Péter Jakab in recognition of his visit. The gesture reflected the strong relations between Jordan and Hungary and reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing cooperation in academic, scientific, and cultural fields.