Amman:A student team from Al-Balqa Applied University has earned two prestigious awards at the AI Expo Jordan 2026 (AI EXPO JO 2026). The team achieved second place in the graduation projects category and won the Best Project Award through public voting.
According to Jordan News Agency, the team, representing Prince Abdullah bin Ghazi Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, showcased their graduation project, "Rafiq," at the event. The exhibition was hosted by the University of Jordan and organized by the IEEE Artificial Intelligence Society.
The project was developed by students Amr Shdeid, Rahaf Al-Amayreh, Abdullah Al-Mufleh, and Hala Al-Basayta under the guidance of Nabil Al-Malli, head of the Computer Science Department. University President Ahmad Fakhri Ajlouni praised the team's achievement as a testament to the students' academic excellence and their ability to apply artificial intelligence to practical challenges. He emphasized the university's dedication to nurturing student talent and fostering innovation.
The dean of the faculty, Mohammad Hashem Ryalat, highlighted the awards as evidence of the students' strong technical and academic capabilities. He noted that the faculty encourages projects that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience, keeping pace with developments in artificial intelligence.
Nabil Al-Malli mentioned that "Rafiq" addresses educational and social challenges by promoting inclusive education. The digital learning platform aims to support children with learning difficulties and facilitates collaboration among schools, teachers, and parents.
This achievement underscores Al-Balqa Applied University's commitment to promoting student innovation and applying technology to community challenges.