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Sharjah 24
10-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SSSD gears up for Eid Al Adha "Intaj" Exhibition 2025
The exhibition will take place from May 29 to June 1 at Al Rahmaniya Centre. Notably, the number of participating families has increased compared to previous editions. The exhibition will feature productive families from Sharjah and its affiliated branches across the Emirate, all of whom are enrolled in various Intaj packages, including 'Mahrah' for traditional crafts, 'Anaqah' for clothing and accessories, and 'Ibda'a' for handmade crafts. All products on display are specially curated to suit the Eid occasion . High-Quality Handcrafted Products by Local Families On this occasion, Maryam Al Hammadi, Director of the Intaj Centre, stated: 'It has become a tradition to organise exhibitions for our Intaj members during Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, offering them the opportunity to showcase their distinctive, home-made products to the public. These items reflect elegant craftsmanship and a high level of quality. All products from the different participating packages undergo evaluation to measure their quality before being displayed, including assessments of raw materials used, the external appearance, and the inclusion of a product label on every item .' Free Training to Elevate Skills and Innovation She added: 'All members also participate in training workshops provided by the center free of charge, which help them achieve the required quality standards and explore new ideas in the fields of fashion, sweets, accessories, and more. All products proudly carry the 'Intaj' brand label .' Empowering Families Through Home-Based Businesses Al Hammadi emphasised that participating in exhibitions helps promote these products and introduce them to the public, ultimately leading to the economic empowerment of families receiving social assistance. By supporting their home-based production efforts and enabling them to offer competitive products and services, the exhibitions contribute to improving their standard of living . Exclusive Offers for Shoppers During the Exhibition She also revealed that special offers will be available during the Eid Al Adha exhibition. For every purchase worth AED 300, shoppers will receive a shopping voucher sponsored by the Sharjah Cooperative Society .
Sharjah 24
16-02-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SSSD launches printing workshop for productive families
Successful project Maryam Al Hammadi, Director of the " Intaj " Centre, expressed her optimism about the success of this project, as it is in line with the talents of productive families, especially the Ibdaa package. Training She explained that the centre trained families who are members of the centre in the Ibdaa package, which is concerned with handicrafts, on how to print by a specialised training team. The first phase began with training on how to use printing devices and place designs on them. The second phase came with marketing this service through the department's platforms. The third phase is currently being implemented, which is concerned with receiving requests from institutions, departments, companies, and others. Goal As for the goal of the printing workshop, it is, according to Al Hammadi, to develop the skills of productive families and teach them new skills that are in line with fashion, develop their creativity, and take them out of the traditional mold, noting that many modern and innovative initiatives and projects will be implemented soon and will see the light soon as part of the 2025-2027 strategy.
Jordan Times
11-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
70% of companies prioritise digital transformation — Intaj
The CEO of the Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies Nidal Bitar, says that 70 per cent of international companies consider digital transformation a key priority during the "LEAP" 2025 conference in Saudi capital (Petra photo) AMMAN — The CEO of the Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies (Intaj) Nidal Bitar, said that 70 per cent of international companies consider digital transformation a key priority. During an introductory session titled "Catalysing Innovation: The Strategic Pillar of Training in the Digital Age" at the "LEAP" 2025 conference, which began in the Saudi capital recently, that Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Tuesday. Bitar added that the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies has grown by 270 per cent over the past four years, according to recent reports from McKinsey and Gartner. According to a statement by the association on Tuesday, Bitar pointed out that major digital transformations pose challenges related to the skills gap, which calls for strengthening training as a key tool to empower the workforce. Companies investing in training programmes are achieving a 42 per cent increase in productivity, a 94 per cent improvement in employee retention and 30 per cent faster growth, he said. Bitar stressed that digital training is no longer just a tool for skills development, but has become a key pillar to promote a culture of continuous learning, pointing out that companies that invest in training achieve higher productivity and stronger competitiveness in light of the rapid digital transformations. He called on companies to adopt a "learn first" approach and invest in employee development to keep pace with technological developments and promote sustainable innovation.
