Confirming its continuous belonging to education and future generations

Amman, June 2010 - As part of its initiatives that reflect its belonging to education and youth in Jordan, Umniah announced its support to the winners of the United World Colleges (UWC) scholarship program for 2010. Umniah’s support of this initiative for its third consecutive year stems from its acknowledgment in the importance of assisting outstanding students and developing their abilities across a number of areas.

Umniah honored the scholarship winners in a ceremonial event that was held at the Fakhr El-Din restaurant under the patronage of the UWC National Committee. The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Munthir Al Masri, President of the National Human Resources Development Center - Head of the UWC National Committee; Mr. Qutaiba Al Nuaimi, Executive Coordinator of the UWC National Committee; Ms. Suha Jua’aneh, Principal of the Jubilee School; and Mr. Ihab Hinnawi, Umniah’s CEO. The ceremony was also attended by members of the Umniah team and employees representing the National Human Resources Development Center.

The scholarship winners were chosen from a selection of students attending different public and private schools across the Kingdom because of their advanced scholastic skills. The scholarship program will enable them to attain the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, which is the equivalent of a high school degree and will prepare them to enroll in the most prominent international universities. The winners of the UWC scholarship included Ahmad Abdullah Al Fanatsah, Farah Ribhi Al Alami, Omar Mohammad Mansur, and Hala Bashar Abu Hassan.

Commenting on this event, Mr. Ihab Hinnawi said: “We are proud that Umniah is amongst the supporters of these distinguished students who deserve all the encouragement and support. We believe that empowering them to achieve their future aspirations is the foundation on which we will build our own success. As an integral part of the community we belong to, we are honored to be contributing in the commemoration of these students who have an extremely promising future.”

In turn, Dr. Munthir Al Masri expressed his appreciation to Umniah for its initiative in honoring the scholarship winners for three consecutive years and proceeded to say: “We appreciate Umniah’s support to different social programs, which positions Umniah as a positive role model for other local organizations who are dedicated to making a positive impact on Jordanian youth. We hope that this fruitful engagement between local organizations and the Jordanian community will continue to include all members of our society.”

The United World Colleges (UWC) comprises a group of schools from across the globe, and aims to foster international understanding and peace through bringing exceptional students from different parts of the world together, allowing for constructive interaction and cultural exchange within an academic program that offers its participants unique international opportunities.

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