Amman: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship held a meeting to celebrate the admission of Jordanian university students into a global research training program in Canada.
According to Jordan News Agency, the event was attended by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Azmi Mahafzeh, the ministry’s Secretary-General, Samira Zoubi, who represented the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, several presidents of public and private universities, and the Jordanian Ambassador to Canada, Sabah Rafai, who engaged virtually.
Mahafzeh remarked that the participating students reflect the “level of national expertise and its ability to compete globally.” He emphasized that their involvement in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program 2026 at prestigious Canadian universities is “not merely a training experience, but a significant milestone,” contributing to building their research capabilities and enhancing their readiness to engage in global scientific environments.
Mahafzeh further highlighted that these programs help in linking higher education outcomes with global opportunities, opening new horizons for students to gain advanced research and applied skills.
Zoubi noted that these opportunities are part of the Ministry of Digital Economy’s efforts to expand global partnerships and open pathways for young people in the technology and innovation fields. This aligns with the goals of the Economic Modernization Vision to build a “qualified digital workforce capable of competing globally.” She affirmed that the empowerment of Jordanian university students to join global research programs reflects Jordan’s commitment to investing in human capital and enhancing young people’s readiness to engage in the global digital economy.
She added that this initiative is the outcome of the Jordanian mission to Canada, implemented within the framework of the Youth, Technology, and Jobs project. The achievement came in partnership with the private sector under the “Jordan Source” program, which contributed to building a partnership with the Canadian “Mitacs” organization.
She noted this partnership has enabled 29 male and female students from Jordanian universities to enroll in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program for 2026, in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics.