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IRBID (ALETIHAD)
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) inaugurated a veterinary educational hospital at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Irbid.
The 7,000 square-meter facility is the first of its kind in Jordan and the biggest in the region, aims to keep pace with global developments in veterinary medicine, enhance educational standards, and promote public awareness about veterinary care.
Valued at Dh26 million, the project was financed by ADFD from the grant allocated by the UAE in 2012 to Jordan, through the Gulf Development Fund, which amounted to Dh 4.6 billion.
It was inaugurated by Prime Minister of Jordan, His Excellency Dr. Bisher Al Khasawneh, in presence of the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation in Jordan, Her Excellency Zeina Touqan, Charge D’Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Jordan, Faisal Al Zeyoudi, President of JUST, Dr. Khalid El Salem, Director of the veterinary educational hospital, Dr Myassar Alekish, and several other dignitaries.
.@AbuDhabi_Fund has inaugurated a AED26m veterinary educational hospital at the Jordan University of Science and Technology. The project will empower students by establishing state-of-the-art academic facilities. pic.twitter.com/kPxhxK2nde
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Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, expressed delight at the project’s opening, underlining its significance in enhancing the education sector’s capabilities and providing advanced scientific training opportunities in the country.
He said, “The Fund has a distinguished strategic partnership with the Jordanian government since 1974. The opening of the faculty of veterinary medicine affiliated with Jordan University of Science and Technology represents a qualitative leap in the development of the education sector.”
He emphasised that this strategic project aimed to benefit university students and the local community.
He added “It will offer advanced scientific training opportunities to students of the College of Veterinary Medicine, preparing them for future employment opportunities. Additionally, the educational hospital will provide therapeutic care for livestock, thereby supporting food security initiatives.”
He also stressed the importance of this project in achieving its strategic objectives to promote sustainable development in Jordan.
Touqan said: "The veterinary educational hospital at the University of Science and Technology is a key project dedicated to preserving livestock in Jordan. This strategic initiative received support from the UAE, facilitated by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which plays a significant role in assisting the Jordanian government and facilitating the implementation of its development programs. These efforts aim to promote a comprehensive economic and social development for the country.”
Al Salem expressed pride in the project’s completion, highlighting its role in advancing education in the country.
“We are proud to have established the veterinary educational hospital, overseen by our university staff and supported by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. This project has helped us achieve our development goals, particularly by providing an ideal environment equipped with the latest devices, tools, and laboratories, ensuring our students receive quality education,” he said.
The project features different veterinary medical departments and specialised clinics. Additionally, infrastructure was developed and service facilities were provided as part of the project."
ADFD has been a key contributor to Jordan’s development, financing projects across vital sectors such as renewable energy, transport, healthcare and education, with investments totaling approximately Dh6.5 billion.
