The University of Jordan

Alumni of The Month

Shihab Khreisat, Co-Founder of the Famous Restaurant Chain 'Firefly'

June, 2024

About Alumni

1. Introduce yourself? 

I'm Shahab Ahmad Khreisat a graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Jordan, and I hold  a Master's degree in Business Administration from London, in addition to a Ph.D. in International Business Administration. I work in the real estate and food & beverage sectors and the owner of a chain of restaurants both inside Jordan and abroad, including the "Firefly" restaurant, which has 75 branches worldwide.

2. Share your fondest memory from your time at Jordan University?

Announcement of Student Council Election Results: I was a candidate for the position of Vice President of the Student Council at the University of Jordan, representing the Faculty of Engineering. It was also a significant moment when I discussed my graduation project.

3. In one word, how would you describe Jordan University?

The Mother of All  Universities .

4. Explain how your experiences at UJ shaped you?

The relationships and friendships I formed in university were the greatest and most beautiful things I gained during my years of study.

5. Discuss what fascinated you about your chosen course of study?

The sense of engineering that accompanies me in every detail of my professional life.

6. Offer advice to graduating students preparing to enter the workforce?

First, the path to success has no end and remains always under construction.
Second, work does not guarantee success, but not working guarantees failure.

7. Identify the person who has had the greatest impact on your career?

Certainly, my father and mother.​