Amman:Amman Arab University has inaugurated its first International Peer-Reviewed Conference on Arts and Sciences in the Era of Digital Transformation and Sustainability. The event commenced on Tuesday, bringing together researchers from Jordan and 10 other countries to discuss interdisciplinary research, innovation, and sustainable development.
According to Jordan News Agency, the two-day conference is being held at the Landmark Hotel under the patronage of Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi. Researchers participating come from Kuwait, Palestine, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Algeria, Tunisia, the United States, and Spain.
University Board of Trustees Chair Omar Jazi emphasized the role of universities in producing knowledge and preparing generations capable of critical thinking and creativity. He highlighted the need for digital transformation to be guided by ethical principles and values, noting that institutional progress relies on effectively utilizing technology to advance knowledge, strengthen values, and create opportunities.
Jazi also underscored the significance of integrating arts and sciences, linking scientific progress with human awareness, and ensuring research produces practical outcomes. He expressed hope that the conference would yield applicable recommendations and partnerships that advance research and innovation.
University Rector Mohammad Wadiyan stressed the active role academic institutions must play in knowledge production, innovation, and sustainable development, while adapting to technological changes. He called for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Wadiyan described arts and sciences as complementary fields, with science driving innovation and the humanities preserving identity and strengthening human values. He added that sustainability requires innovative solutions that balance development with resource protection and the rights of future generations.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Yousef Qudah stated that digital transformation extends beyond technological development, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural identity and values while integrating modern technologies into academic research and education.
Conference Preparatory Committee Chair Ahmad Tawalbeh highlighted the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and skills needed to innovate and contribute to national development. He announced that the conference received 77 research submissions, with 62 accepted after scientific peer review. Researchers from Jordanian universities and institutions in various countries are involved in these submissions.
Tawalbeh mentioned that the conference aims to promote sustainable research cooperation, encourage joint projects, and develop recommendations that strengthen education and scientific research. The scientific program covers nine themes, including translation and cross-cultural communication, applied linguistics, literature, pure and applied mathematics, and AI applications, among others.