Pahang: Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail was awarded a Honorary Doctorate (PhD) in Islamic Economics and Banking by the Yarmouk University in Jordan today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Wan Rosdy expressed his appreciation for the recognition, stating it symbolized the close strategic relationship established over the years between the Pahang government and Yarmouk University. The official cooperation between the two parties began in 2001, when a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Pahang Foundation College and Yarmouk University to send Pahang children to pursue their studies at the university in the field of Islamic studies.

"After 14 years, the bilateral cooperation continues to be strengthened with the signing of a MoU with Pahang and the university today," he said in a statement tonight. The PhD was presented by the President of Yarmouk University, Professor Dr Islam Massad, to Wan Rosdy at the Yarmouk University in Jordan today.

Wan Rosdy mentioned that a total of 363 Pahang children had completed their studies at Yarmouk University while 78 others were still continuing their studies. He expressed his belief that the strong academic relationship between Pahang and Yarmouk University could further expand into fields of joint research, Islamic economic innovation, green technology, and sustainable development.

He also expressed his hope that more Pahang children would seize the opportunity to pursue their studies at Yarmouk University and apply the knowledge and experience gained for the progress of the state and the country. He emphasized the potential of this collaboration to strengthen research and development based on Islamic values and the principles of Maqasid Shariah, thereby positioning Pahang as a successful and competitive state at both national and global levels.