Orange Jordan announces the winners of the 2025 "Inspiring Change" Award for female entrepreneurs

Al Bawaba

5 hours ago

Orange Jordan announced the winners of the 2025 "Inspiring Change" Award, which aims to support women leaders in the technology sector who contribute with sustainable digital innovations that have a clear social and environmental impact. This edition of the award was supported by Capital Bank and in partnership with the Information and Communications Technology Association (Int@j), under the umbrella of Int@j's Women's Economic Empowerment unit 'SHETECHS', to enhance their role in the technology industry and encourage creative ideas in Jordan.This year's edition introduced a new category specialized in Fintech, providing a broader opportunity to support women entrepreneurs in advanced technology sectors.The first-place winner of the 2025 'Inspiring Change' Award was the project Wasil, followed by Genskin in second place, and SOHO ERP in third. The Fintech Award was awarded to project BitMal. The projects were evaluated based on key criteria including innovation, social and environmental impact, scalability, and sustainability, highlighting the ability of women entrepreneurs to drive real impact through technology.The judging panel included the Chief Corporate Communication and Sustainability Officer at Orange Jordan, Eng. Rana Al Dababneh; the Director of CEO Office at Capital Bank, Tamara Batal; the Executive Director and Board Member at Netcompany-Intrasoft, Heba Al-Majali; the Board Member at the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan – Int@j, Maha Al-Said; and the Director of Investment and Entrepreneurship at the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Sarah Fanous.The Chief Executive Officer of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, emphasized that the award's fourth edition is part of the company's ongoing efforts to enhance women's participation in the digital sector and support innovative entrepreneurial projects. He highlighted that the partnership with Capital Bank and the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) contributed to expanding the award by introducing new categories and broadening participation areas, which strengthens opportunities for scalable and sustainable project development. He also noted that this year's award focused on projects led by women working across various technology fields, including entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders of startups, to spotlight their contributions to advancing technological development.For his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Bank, Tamer Ghazaleh, congratulated the female entrepreneurs who won the 'Inspiring Change' Award, expressing the bank's pride in supporting this outstanding initiative that celebrates Jordanian women entrepreneurs who have presented inspiring and impactful projects in the field of technology. He noted that the award serves as a genuine platform to showcase the potential of Jordanian women and their pivotal role in digital innovation.Capital Bank CEO, Tamer Ghazaleh extended his congratulations to the winners of the 'Inspiring Change' Award, expressing the bank's pride in supporting this distinguished initiative that honors Jordanian women entrepreneurs whose projects have made a meaningful impact in the field of technology.'This award serves as a vital platform to highlight the potential of Jordanian women and their pivotal role in driving digital innovation,' Ghazaleh stated.He added, 'We are pleased that this year's edition includes a dedicated award for the best project in financial technology, reaffirming our commitment to driving progress in this dynamic sector. Capital Bank remains steadfast in supporting initiatives that promote economic empowerment and expand opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Jordan.'Ghazaleh also praised the efforts of Orange Jordan and the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) for their role in the success of this impactful initiative.From his side, the Chairman of Int@j, Amjad Swais, pointed out that the launch of the fourth edition of the "Inspiring Change" award this year, coinciding with International Women's Day under the theme "Accelerating Action', reflects Int@j's commitment to taking decisive steps towards empowering women in the technology sector. Swais highlighted that the inclusion of the FinTech category in this year's edition signals a clear direction toward empowering women in the most advanced and influential technological fields within a supportive and excellence-driven environment.
He also congratulated the winners of the fourth edition of the award for their outstanding achievements and impactful contributions in leading change and shaping a more inclusive and innovative digital future.