The Education and Human Resources Development Council Holds Its First Session Chaired by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr. Azmi Mahafzah

The Education and Human Resources Development Council held its first session today, Sunday, 30-8-2026, chaired by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr. Azmi Mahafzah. At the beginning of the meeting, Minister Mahafzah welcomed the attendees, reviewing the Cabinet decision concerning the establishment of the Education and Human Resources Development Council, chaired by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr. Azmi Mahafzah, with the membership of: Minister of Labor, Dr. Nidal Al-Qatamin; Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites, Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh; Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat; Chairman of the Higher Council of the National Center for Curriculum Development and Evaluation, Dr. Mohi Al-Din Touq; Chairman of the Board of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, Dr. Dhafer Al-Sarayreh; Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development for School Affairs, Dr. Nawaf Al-Ajarmeh; Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development for Education Affairs, Ms. Sahar Shakhatreh; Secretary-General of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Dr. Muhannad Al-Ezza; Secretary-General of the Higher Council for Science and Technology, Dr. Mashhour Al-Rifai; Director of Military Education and Culture, Brigadier General Dr. Saleh Al-Khalayleh; President of the Jordan Chamber of Industry, Mr. Fathi Al-Jaghbir; in addition to five persons with expertise and specialization, namely: Dr. Salah Al-Mawajdeh, Dr. Shtaiwi Al-Abdallah, Dr. Anis Al-Mansour, Dr. Arouba Al-Mousa, and Ms. Diana Qamouh.

Minister Mahafzah reviewed the most important tasks of the Council stipulated in Article (10) of the Education and Human Resources Development Law No. (13) of 2026, emphasizing the important role of the Council and the powers entrusted to it in setting public policies for education and human resources development, through adopting strategies and plans for developing the education and human resources development system, and the programs necessary for their implementation. During the Council’s first session, Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites, Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh, was also appointed Vice Chairman of the Council, in addition to forming the permanent committees, pursuant to the provisions of Article (9), paragraphs (b) and (f), of the Education and Human Resources Development Law No. (13) of 2026.

The Education and Human Resources Development Council also decided to recommend to the Cabinet the appointment of the chairpersons and members of the Boards of Trustees of public universities in accordance with the provisions of the effective Jordanian Universities Law. The Council also decided to approve the appointment of the chairpersons and members of the Boards of Trustees of private universities and private university colleges in accordance with the provisions of the effective Jordanian Universities Law

Publish Date: 30/8/2026