His Majesty and HRH Crown Prince attend opening ceremony of AUM
Amman - His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II attended the opening ceremony of the American University of Madaba (AUM).
During the ceremony, which was attended by Royal family members, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, and senior officials, the King was briefed on faculties and centers of the university, which was built on a 400-dunum area. In remarks at the ceremony, AUM President George Hazboun outlined aims of the university and the academic and cultural services it provides in various areas.
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri also delivered a speech in which he praised efforts exerted by His Majesty King Abdullah II to realize peace and stability in the region, noting the King's support of the academic and educational sectors.
He also conveyed regards of Pope Francis I to His Majesty King Abdullah II. The American University of Madaba, which comprises seven faculties, opened its doors to students in October 2011. There are about 800 students, but at full capacity, the University can accommodate 8 thousand.