Policy Research Collaboration (16.3.3)

1. Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is the primary unit conducting policy-focused research for government partners, specializing in legal reform, anti-corruption frameworks, human rights, data protection, and judicial development.

2. Hourani Center for Applied Scientific Research (HCASR)

HCASR supports applied policy research through evidence-based studies in areas such as public health regulation, digital transformation, and scientific policymaking, providing critical analysis for government stakeholders.

3. Sustainability & International Ranking Center (SIRC)

SIRC documents and coordinates research partnerships related to SDG16 and ensures alignment with national policy needs, facilitating structured collaboration with governmental institutions.

4. Global Engagement Center (GEC)

GEC supports cross-institutional research collaboration with ministries, commissions, and regulatory authorities and connects faculty experts with national and international policy bodies.

1. Policy Research Submitted to the Integrity & Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC)

AAU submitted an official research study titled:
“Criminalizing Corruption in the Private Sector: An Analytical Study in Jordanian Legislation.”

Authored by Prof. Khaled Al-Hurayyizat, delivered by Dean Dr. Osayd Dhunibat, and received by JIACC Chairman Dr. Muhannad Hijazi, the study provides:

• legal models for criminalizing private-sector corruption,
• analysis of legislative gaps in Jordanian and Arab legislation,
• recommendations aligned with international anti-corruption conventions.

The research was published by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC), Qatar.

2. Policy Dialogue with the Minister of State for Legal Affairs

AAU hosted H.E. Dr. Fayez Al-Qudah, Minister of State for Legal Affairs, under the patronage of a major legal seminar titled:
“The Role of the Judiciary in Arbitration Proceedings.”

Discussions covered:

• amendments to the Jordanian Arbitration Law (2018),
• judicial oversight in arbitral decisions,
• national and international arbitration reforms,

legislative developments in judicial–arbitration interaction

3. Human Rights Policy Collaboration with the National Center for Human Rights (NCHR)

A delegation from AAU engaged with the Commissioner General for Human Rights, receiving briefings on:

• national human-rights monitoring policies,
• complaint-handling mechanisms,
• international reporting obligations,
• legislative and institutional challenges.

Students participated in policy discussions on justice, human dignity, and rights protection.

4. Seminar on the Personal Data Protection Law (Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship)

AAU hosted Eng. Tawfiq Abu Bakr, Director of the Personal Data Protection Directorate, who discussed:

• legislative drafting stages,
• data-governance enforcement mechanisms,
• criminalized behaviors under the new law,
• digital-rights protection frameworks.

This seminar supports digital-governance and legislative-policy research.

5. Legal Practice Research Collaboration with the Jordanian Bar Association

The university engages in research discussions and policy analysis with the Bar Association to support modernization of legal practice and procedural reform.

6. Judicial Policy Exposure at the Palace of Justice

Students observed:

• civil-lawsuit registration procedures,
• digital litigation systems,
• conciliation courts,
• first instance courts,
• economic, commercial, and mediation chambers.

This provides direct insight into judicial-policy implementation and litigation governance.

7. Legal Practice Policy Engagement with the Jordanian Bar Association

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) hosted the International Conference on Digital Transformation, FinTech, and Business Innovation (ICDFB 2025) under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Alia bint Al Hussein. The event brought together a distinguished group of experts, academics, researchers, and representatives from national academic, economic, and technological institutions.

The conference served as a scholarly platform for discussing contemporary developments in digital transformation, financial technology, institutional innovation, and the knowledge economy, with broad participation from Arab and international researchers who presented academic papers and shared global experiences.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Prof. Sultan Al-Masaeed, emphasized that the event aligns with AAU’s mission to foster an academic climate that encourages creativity, research, and digital entrepreneurship.

The conference included extensive sessions and discussions aimed at promoting collaboration between universities, research centers, practitioners, and decision-makers. It facilitated knowledge exchange and dialogue on digital governance, technological innovation, and future opportunities for institutional cooperation, reinforcing AAU’s position as a regional leader in innovation and scientific research.