The President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research visits the headquarters of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science in Amman.
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The President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research visits the headquarters of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science in Amman.
The Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, represented by its Secretary-General, Dr. Muwaffaq Awani Muhammad Al-Khasawneh, received on the morning of August 9, 2023, Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi, President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, by an official invitation from the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, and with a commendable response from Al-Qadi.
Al-Qadi’s tour in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan began with a visit to Al-Albayt University, where Professor Dr. Osama Nasir, the President of Al-Albayt University, welcomed Dr. Al-Qadi in his office. Dr. Osama Nasir briefed Dr. Al-Qadi on Al-Albayt University, outlining its achievements and future vision, as well as how to develop cooperation and bilateral relations between the two institutions in the fields of geophysics, astronomy, and space sciences. Dr. Jad Al-Qadi expressed his readiness for academic cooperation and conducting joint research in all relevant fields through collaboration and exchange of expertise between the two parties. It was agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two parties.
Then, Al-Qadi proceeded to the Engineering Auditorium at Al-Albayt University to meet with the teaching staff and a group of students. The welcoming speech was given by Professor Dr. Ali Nuh Al-Qudah, who holds a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems from Al-Albayt University, welcoming Professor Dr. Al-Qadi, the Secretary-General of the Union, Dr. Muwaffaq Al-Khasawneh, and all distinguished attendees, including academic figures, faculty and administrative staff, and students of the university, in addition to members of the Arab Union and interested parties.
Dr. Al-Qadi delivered an engaging lecture on the role of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in sustainable development and risk reduction in Africa and the Arab region. He emphasized the importance of the Institute’s contributions and its advanced equipment used in astronomical observations, scientific research preparation, and studies in various physical and astronomical sciences. He also highlighted the Institute’s role in sustainable development and risk reduction through various applications, especially in the field of earthquakes, noting the Institute’s readiness to support all those interested in science and knowledge and complete their postgraduate studies by providing them with opportunities to work on applied research.
At the end of the first day of the visit, the Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, Dr. Muwaffaq Awani Muhammad Al-Khasawneh, presented a special shield to Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi in appreciation of his efforts and contributions to the dissemination of astronomy, space sciences, and geophysics in the Arab world.
On the second day of Al-Qadi’s visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the President of the University of Jordan, Dr. Nadeer Obaidat, discussed with the President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, Dr. Jad Al-Qadi, the possibility of opening up cooperation in joint scientific research in space sciences and astronomy and student visits.
During the meeting, Obaidat discussed the importance of developing cooperation and bilateral relations between the university and the Institute in the fields of geophysics, astronomy, and space sciences, joint organization of lectures, cooperation in various research areas, and exchange of experiences and researchers in this regard.
Obaidat welcomed the idea of establishing joint cooperation between the two parties through the signing of a memorandum of understanding for academic cooperation and conducting joint research in all relevant astronomical and space science fields in the future.
Al-Qadi then gave an overview of the Institute, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, Dr. Muwaffaq Al-Khasawneh, the Vice President of the University for Scientific Colleges, Dr. Ashraf Abu Karki, and the deans of the College of Science and the College of Engineering at the University. He highlighted the role of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in moon and month observations, earthquake monitoring, astronomical calculations, satellite observations, and space debris tracking, as well as the importance of the Institute and its expertise and advanced equipment used in astronomical observations and scientific research preparation in various physical and astronomical sciences.
The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research is an astronomical observatory located in the Helwan area south of Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1903, it is one of the oldest and largest astronomical observatories in the Arab world, especially in determining astronomical issues in Islam, such as moon sightings and determining the times of months in the Hijri calendar.
At the end of this exciting visit, Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi, President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, visited the headquarters of the Arab Union and was briefed on the most important achievements, activities, and future visions of the Union by the Secretary-General, Dr. Muwaffaq Awani Muhammad Al-Khasawneh, in cooperation with various astronomical and space science institutions and centers in Arab countries and international centers.
Future cooperation between the two parties was discussed through the signing of a memorandum of understanding to conduct joint research and cooperation in all astronomical and space science-related fields.
At the end of the meeting, on behalf of Professor Dr. Nadeer Obaidat, President of the University, Dr. Samid Al-Darawsheh, the President’s Advisor, presented a commemorative shield from the University to both Dr. Eng. Awani Al-Khasawneh and Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi. Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi also presented a commemorative
shield from the Institute to Dr. Samid Al-Darawsheh.
The Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, represented by its Secretary-General, Dr. Muwaffaq Awani Muhammad Al-Khasawneh, received on the morning of August 9, 2023, Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi, President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, by an official invitation from the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, and with a commendable response from Al-Qadi.
Al-Qadi’s tour in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan began with a visit to Al-Albayt University, where Professor Dr. Osama Nasir, the President of Al-Albayt University, welcomed Dr. Al-Qadi in his office. Dr. Osama Nasir briefed Dr. Al-Qadi on Al-Albayt University, outlining its achievements and future vision, as well as how to develop cooperation and bilateral relations between the two institutions in the fields of geophysics, astronomy, and space sciences. Dr. Jad Al-Qadi expressed his readiness for academic cooperation and conducting joint research in all relevant fields through collaboration and exchange of expertise between the two parties. It was agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two parties.
Then, Al-Qadi proceeded to the Engineering Auditorium at Al-Albayt University to meet with the teaching staff and a group of students. The welcoming speech was given by Professor Dr. Ali Nuh Al-Qudah, who holds a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems from Al-Albayt University, welcoming Professor Dr. Al-Qadi, the Secretary-General of the Union, Dr. Muwaffaq Al-Khasawneh, and all distinguished attendees, including academic figures, faculty and administrative staff, and students of the university, in addition to members of the Arab Union and interested parties.
Dr. Al-Qadi delivered an engaging lecture on the role of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in sustainable development and risk reduction in Africa and the Arab region. He emphasized the importance of the Institute’s contributions and its advanced equipment used in astronomical observations, scientific research preparation, and studies in various physical and astronomical sciences. He also highlighted the Institute’s role in sustainable development and risk reduction through various applications, especially in the field of earthquakes, noting the Institute’s readiness to support all those interested in science and knowledge and complete their postgraduate studies by providing them with opportunities to work on applied research.
At the end of the first day of the visit, the Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, Dr. Muwaffaq Awani Muhammad Al-Khasawneh, presented a special shield to Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi in appreciation of his efforts and contributions to the dissemination of astronomy, space sciences, and geophysics in the Arab world.
On the second day of Al-Qadi’s visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the President of the University of Jordan, Dr. Nadeer Obaidat, discussed with the President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, Dr. Jad Al-Qadi, the possibility of opening up cooperation in joint scientific research in space sciences and astronomy and student visits.
During the meeting, Obaidat discussed the importance of developing cooperation and bilateral relations between the university and the Institute in the fields of geophysics, astronomy, and space sciences, joint organization of lectures, cooperation in various research areas, and exchange of experiences and researchers in this regard.
Obaidat welcomed the idea of establishing joint cooperation between the two parties through the signing of a memorandum of understanding for academic cooperation and conducting joint research in all relevant astronomical and space science fields in the future.
Al-Qadi then gave an overview of the Institute, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Science, Dr. Muwaffaq Al-Khasawneh, the Vice President of the University for Scientific Colleges, Dr. Ashraf Abu Karki, and the deans of the College of Science and the College of Engineering at the University. He highlighted the role of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in moon and month observations, earthquake monitoring, astronomical calculations, satellite observations, and space debris tracking, as well as the importance of the Institute and its expertise and advanced equipment used in astronomical observations and scientific research preparation in various physical and astronomical sciences.
The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research is an astronomical observatory located in the Helwan area south of Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1903, it is one of the oldest and largest astronomical observatories in the Arab world, especially in determining astronomical issues in Islam, such as moon sightings and determining the times of months in the Hijri calendar.
At the end of this exciting visit, Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi, President of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, visited the headquarters of the Arab Union and was briefed on the most important achievements, activities, and future visions of the Union by the Secretary-General, Dr. Muwaffaq Awani Muhammad Al-Khasawneh, in cooperation with various astronomical and space science institutions and centers in Arab countries and international centers.
Future cooperation between the two parties was discussed through the signing of a memorandum of understanding to conduct joint research and cooperation in all astronomical and space science-related fields.
At the end of the meeting, on behalf of Professor Dr. Nadeer Obaidat, President of the University, Dr. Samid Al-Darawsheh, the President’s Advisor, presented a commemorative shield from the University to both Dr. Eng. Awani Al-Khasawneh and Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi. Professor Dr. Jad Al-Qadi also presented a commemorative
shield from the Institute to Dr. Samid Al-Darawsheh.
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