​The University of Jordan (UJ) President, Prof. Nathir Obeidat, met with a delegation from the Oman Atheer Media Foundation to discuss avenues of collaboration in professional, cultural, and intellectual fields.

The delegation included the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Musa Al-Farai, the Academic Advisor to the foundation, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Sulaimi. The meeting was attended by the Dean of the School of Arts, Prof. Mohammed Al-Qudah, and Director of the Media, Public Relations, and Radio Unit at the University, Dr. Mohammed Wasef.

During the meeting, Obeidat emphasized the importance of collaboration with the foundation in the media field to benefit from its expertise. This collaboration is particularly significant following the establishment of the Department of Journalism, Media, and Digital Communication in the School of Arts this academic year.

In turn, Al-Farai provided insights into the foundation, one of the largest media and cultural institutions in the Sultanate of Oman. It focuses on conveying the cultural, social, political, and creative scene in Oman to the world, providing a space for exchanging opinions on various humanitarian issues.

The visit aims to strengthen cultural ties, foster intellectual exchange, and promote mutual understanding and cultural cooperation within the framework of the close relations between the two countries.

It is worth noting that the delegation visited the School of Arts and met with its Dean, Prof. Mohammed Al-Qudah, to discuss the prospects of collaboration between the foundation and the School. In addition, Omani poet Hamoud Al-Eisri, recited a poem he composed as a gift to Jordan.