Joramco Joins as Gold Sponsor of the University of Jordan’s " 3rd Honorary Professors Forum"

Alwakaai news - Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), sponsored the latest edition of the Honorary Professors Forum, held on 15 and 16 July under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.

Organized by the University of Jordan under the theme "Universities Driving National Innovation Ecosystems,” the third annual Honorary Professors Forum serves as a platform for knowledge exchange between academia, government, and industry. The event explored the role of universities in advancing research, innovation, and technological progress while fostering collaboration that contributes to sustainable economic and knowledge-based development. 

This year's edition brought together more than 450 participants from Jordan and abroad, including honorary and adjunct professors, academics, university presidents, ministers, government officials, and industry leaders.

As part of Joramco’s participation, Joramco delivered a session aligned with the forum's theme, highlighting the role of the aviation MRO sector in fostering innovation and developing future talent. The company also hosted an exhibition booth, where attendees learned more about Joramco's operations, career opportunities, and training initiatives through interactive engagement with the company's representatives.

Commenting on this, Fraser Currie, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at DAE Engineering, said, "Innovation is fundamental to the future of aviation, and universities play an important role in developing the talent and the research that will shape the industry for years to come. We are proud to support a platform that encourages meaningful dialogue between academia, government, and the private sector, while highlighting the importance of collaboration in driving Jordan's innovation ecosystem forward.”

His Excellency Dr. Nathir Obiedat, President of the University of Jordan, added, "Our partnership with Joramco reflects the importance of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry to create meaningful opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation, and talent development. The participation of leading companies in initiatives such as the Honorary Professors Forum contributes to bridging research, education, and the evolving needs of the industry, supporting Jordan’s vision for a knowledge-based economy and future-ready workforce.”