Khaberni - The Business School at Middle East University hosted a delegation from the Central Bank of Jordan, in a lecture titled: "Towards a Financially Educated Society", delivered by Assistant Executive Director Dr. Adnan Saad, with participation from teams from the Consumer Financial Protection units, the oversight of the national payment system, in the presence of the college dean Dr. Rania Al-Zu'mut, Dr. Inas Al-Abboud, and various faculty members, along with a group of students.
During the lecture, which coincided with the Arab Day for Financial Inclusion, Dr. Saad highlighted the pivotal roles played by the Central Bank in maintaining monetary stability, explaining that maintaining price stability, fixing the exchange rate of the Dinar, and enhancing trust in the national currency, represent fundamental pillars in monetary policy, supported by foreign reserves and gold approaching 28 billion dollars by the end of February 2026.
He also pointed out that financial literacy enables individuals to understand their rights when dealing with financial institutions, including transparency in product presentation, and the right to submit and follow complaints, which enhances the financial justice system and protects clients.
The lecture also discussed concepts of sustainable finance, the move towards electronic payment, and its benefits in speeding up transactions and enhancing their security, alongside raising awareness of financial fraud risks and prevention mechanisms, within the framework of building sound financial awareness among students.
The lecture concluded with an evaluative test to measure the impact of the session, followed by the distribution of motivational prizes provided by the International Islamic Arab Bank, Bank of Lebanon and the Diaspora, Cairo Amman Bank, Arab Bank, Safwa Islamic Bank, Middle East Payment Services (MEPS), and UWallet, represented in bank accounts and gifts.
