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Jordan Times
5 hours ago
- Jordan Times
PM stresses importance of field work, urges officials to interact with citizens, identify their needs
AMMAN — Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan chaired a meeting with ministers and secretaries-general to discuss preparations for the government's executive programme for the coming years. The sessions are scheduled to begin at the Prime Ministry next week. Hassan highlighted that the programme will be anchored in the Economic Modernisation Vision and aligned with the Administrative Modernisation process, stressing the importance of unified action in drafting and implementing the plan. He also affirmed that secretaries-general 'are the cornerstones of administrative modernisation' and must shoulder their responsibilities at this stage by leading planning and implementation efforts, ensuring that their initiatives and departmental budgets should align with the priorities of economic modernisation to achieve real, tangible impact on the ground. Hassan further noted that the success of any ministry hinges on the secretary-general's ability to deliver their duties with efficiency and effectiveness. Hassan stressed the need to prioritise projects and manage them efficiently to achieve their intended outcomes, noting that the that financial resources should not hinder progress, pointing out that several projects in certain service sectors, which had been delayed for years, were successfully completed within months. 'His Majesty King Abdullah has instructed the Royal Hashemite Court to oversee the implementation of this vision in coordination with the government to ensure its successful delivery. The Economic Modernisation Vision forms Jordan's national plan for the coming years, and we are all responsible and accountable for implementing this programme,' he said. Hassan underscored the importance of cooperation and coordination between ministries and institutions, facilitating their interconnection, and called for a clear implementation framework for the programme and its projects, with set timelines and regular follow-up. He added, 'We need field leaders who interact with citizens, identify their requirements, take prompt action to address issues, and work to enhance public services.' During the meeting, an extensive discussion took place in which several secretaries-general presented their ministries' strategies for modernisation and development, improving performance, simplifying procedures, and enhancing services for citizens. These measures aim to bolster the capacity of ministries and institutions to achieve the objectives and priorities set out in the modernisation vision. Noting that the government is considering delegating some authorities to the secretaries-general to enhance their ability to make decisions, as well as delegating some authorities to the executive departments, according to a comprehensive evaluation system at various levels that will be applied transparently.
Jordan Times
9 hours ago
- Jordan Times
67 industrial companies receive JD4.5m in grants through modernisation programme
AMMAN — A total of 67 industrial companies on Thursday signed agreements under the second phase of the industrial modernisation programme, with grants exceeding JD4.5 million. During the signing ceremony, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said that the government remains committed to supporting the industrial sector through the industrial support fund and its various programmes, the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) said on its website. He added that these programmes have benefited more than 654 companies in less than two years with financing reaching JD65 million, contributing to a 29 per cent increase in exports and creating more than 3,000 new jobs. The minister stressed that the industry sector is the 'most capable' driver of real and sustainable economic growth, pointing out that economic growth rate, which is globally recognised as the most important indicator of economic recovery, relies on two main factors, value of local purchases and the trade deficit. Qudah also reviewed several economic indicators recorded during the first five months of 2025, including a 10.6 per cent increase in exports, 2.7 per cent economic growth rate and 35 per cent rise in container handling at Aqaba port. There is a rebound in transit trade after years of decline, where exporters are facing challenges in transportation capacity due to high demand, which is a positive indication of the sector's vitality, he pointed out. He announced that Bab Al Hawa crossing between Syria and Turkey will re-open at the end of September, which will boost re-export activity to the European Union. President of the Jordan and Amman chambers of industry Fathi Jaghbir described the industry modernisation programme as a 'step forwards' towards supporting local industries and enhancing their ability to adapt to global changes. Qudah stressed that JEDCO has played a pivotal role in supporting the industrial sector over the years, enhancing competiveness of companies and enabling them to face challenges, in addition to facilitating participation in international exhibitions to open new markets for Jordanian products. He stressed that the national industrial sector continues to boost its 'strong' presence in the national economy, contributing nearly one-third of the GDP and serving as a key pillar of development despite regional and international challenges, reflecting its ability to maintain position in traditional markets while expanding to new emerging ones. The industrial modernisation programme, one of the initiatives under the industrial support and development fund supervised by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply and implemented be JEDCO, provides beneficiary companies with financial grants alongside technical assistance aimed to enhance production capacity, reducing costs and minimising environmental and health risks. In its first phase, the programme supported 131 companies with total funding exceeding JD11million, JEDCO said.
Al Bawaba
12 hours ago
- Al Bawaba
AUC Appoints Hala El Said as University Counselor
The American University in Cairo (AUC) announced the appointment of Hala El Said, economic advisor to the President of Egypt and former minister of planning and economic development, as the new University Counselor. El Said will succeed Tarek Shawki, former minister of education and technical education, who served as University Counselor since May 2023. Shawki will return to his academic role as a faculty member in AUC's Department of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE). 'I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hala El Said as the new University Counselor. As a member of AUC's senior leadership, Dr. El Said will play a key role in advancing our relationships with national universities, the Supreme Council of Universities and the Egyptian government,' said AUC President Ahmad Dallal, in his message to the AUC community. Dallal also recognized Shawki and extended appreciation for his dedicated service and longstanding commitment to AUC, noting that 'during his term, Dr. Shawki strengthened AUC's collaboration with government bodies and national institutions, supporting the University's mission of public service.' El Said is a distinguished economist, public servant and academic leader. She served as Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Administrative Reform from 2017 to 2019 and as Minister of Planning and Economic Development from 2019 to 2024, where she oversaw the development and update of Egypt's Vision 2030. El Said was previously Chair of The Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the first elected Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Cairo University, and a member of the Central Bank of Egypt's Board of Directors. Earlier in her career, El Said was Executive Director of the Egyptian Banking Institute, leading it to become the first internationally accredited financial training body in the Middle East and North Africa. She holds a PhD in Economics from Cairo University and has published extensively on financial reform, international finance and economic development. 'I am deeply honored to join AUC as University Counselor, a role dedicated to advancing the University's relationships with national universities, the Supreme Council of Universities, and the Egyptian Government,' said El Said. El Said added that AUC has long served as a beacon of intellectual rigor and innovation, fostering the critical thinking and collaborative spirit that the region needs to navigate today's complex challenges. 'As we stand at a moment of profound technological and societal change, universities like AUC play an essential role in shaping leaders who can bridge cultures, drive sustainable development, and transform knowledge into meaningful impact. Through strengthening these vital institutional partnerships, I look forward to contributing to AUC's mission of empowering generations of change makers who will not only excel in their fields but also serve as catalysts for progress across Egypt, the region, and beyond,' El Said emphasized. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
