The Faculty of Business at Yarmouk University witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Jordanian FinTech Academy, as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships between the academic sector and specialized institutions in the field of financial technology.
The agreement was signed on behalf of Yarmouk University by its President, Professor Malek Al-Sharairy, and on behalf of the Jordanian FinTech Academy by Dr. Riyad Al-Hindawi. The agreement aims to develop cooperation in the areas of training, capacity building, and enhancing practical skills in financial technology and innovation.
This agreement seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application through the design of specialized training programs, as well as the implementation of workshops and professional diplomas, contributing to the preparation of qualified professionals capable of keeping pace with rapid developments in the financial and banking sectors.
On the sidelines of the signing, the Department of Finance and Banking Sciences organized a scientific seminar titled:
“The Role of the Jordanian FinTech Academy in Building Competencies and Innovation in Financial Technology.”
The seminar was delivered by Dr. Riyad Al-Hindawi, Director of the Banking Studies Institute and the Jordanian FinTech Academy, in the presence of the University President, the Dean of the Faculty Professor Yahya Bani Melhem, along with a number of faculty members and students.
The seminar, moderated by the Head of the Department Dr. Raed Hindawi, highlighted the importance of investing in human capital and the role of the FinTech Academy in preparing specialized professionals capable of keeping pace with digital transformation in the financial sector. It also reviewed the Academy’s efforts in offering training programs that combine theoretical and practical aspects, enhancing students’ opportunities for integration into the labor market.
Both parties emphasized the importance of this partnership in supporting an innovation-driven environment and strengthening integration between academic and professional institutions, thereby contributing to the advancement of applied education and meeting labor market needs in the field of financial technology.
