Suha Al-Subaihi - The University of Jordan, represented by the Faculty of Sharia, signed a memorandum of understanding today with the Gulf Jordanian Testing Company (GULFTIC) with the aim of building bridges of cooperation in the field of “halal industry.” The memorandum was signed by the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Kilani, and the General Manager of the company, Omar Al-Baz, in the presence of the administrative bodies of both parties.
The agreement aims to implement joint cooperative activities in the fields of training and scientific research specializing in the halal industry, improve the mechanisms of legal auditing and supervision in accordance with international standards, and enhance integration between the academic side of the college and the practical field side of the halal sector. It also provides opportunities for students and researchers to participate in practical projects based on scientific and professional foundations.
The meeting reviewed the final terms of the agreement and discussed a joint action plan to launch a halal industry project within the university, including training programs, assessor certification, and the design of specialized programs tailored to the needs of the local and regional markets.
Al-Kilani emphasized that the partnership with GULFTIC is a qualitative addition that contributes to the development of national competencies and is in line with the university's approach to promoting scientific research and community service. He pointed out that the agreement provides a practical framework that connects students and graduates with training opportunities and accredited professional certifications in the halal field, and emphasized the importance of this step in supporting the college's presence in the practical aspects of the halal industry and strengthening its role in developing Sharia standards related to products, processes, and systems.
Al-Baz expressed his delight at building bridges of cooperation with the University of Jordan and the College of Sharia in particular, noting the importance of this step in supporting the college's presence in the practical aspects of the halal industry and strengthening its role in developing Sharia standards related to products, processes, and systems.
At the conclusion of the signing ceremony, both parties expressed their hope for fruitful cooperation that would contribute to the development of Sharia programs and modern specializations at the University of Jordan and enhance its role in supporting this sector at the local and regional levels.