Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Madaba (AUM) Engineer Azzam Shweihat has announced that the Higher Education Council approved the appointment of Professor Dr. Adi Issam Arida as president of the AUM for a four-year term effective May 11, 2026, based on the recommendation of the AUM Board of Trustees.

On this occasion, the AUM community expresses its sincere congratulations and appreciation to the AUM president wishing him continued success in his duties.

The Board of Trustees also affirmed its continued support for institutional development efforts designed to implement strategic plans that comply with the AUM’s mission, as well as for strengthening its role as a leading academic institution that contributes to serving the nation under the Hashemite leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The Board of Trustees also expressed appreciation for the support of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem for the AUM’s educational and humanitarian mission.