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Al Bawaba
25-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Orange Jordan announces the winners of the 2025 "Inspiring Change" Award for female entrepreneurs
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 year's edition introduced a new category specialized in Fintech, providing a broader opportunity to support women entrepreneurs in advanced technology 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Orange Jordan announces the winners of the 2025 "Inspiring Change" Award for female entrepreneurs
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. About Orange Jordan Orange Jordan, with over 1800 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout Jordan, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.6 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. In line with the Group's strategy 'Lead the Future' and through its positioning as a true responsible digital leader, Orange Jordan supports the national digital transformation vision. Orange Jordan prioritizes community service, and in this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy that revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, climate, and environment. In addition to serving individual customers, Orange Jordan offers tailored solutions for businesses through its sub-brand, (Orange Business). About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. About Capital Bank Group Capital Bank Group is recognized as a leading financial institution in both the Jordanian and regional markets with total assets of JOD 8.2 billion and a total equity of approximately JOD 756.5 million. The Group encompasses Capital Bank of Jordan, which has evolved since its establishment in 1995 into one of Jordan's premier financial institutions. It offers a comprehensive range of commercial and investment banking services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of both retail and corporate clients. In 2005, Capital Bank of Jordan acquired a majority stake (61.85%) in the National Bank of Iraq (NBI). This strategic acquisition enabled NBI to expand its product and service offerings, strengthen its market position, enhance financial inclusion, support export activities, and provide a broad array of services to businesses operating in Iraq. Continuing its expansion strategy, NBI opened its first branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2023, offering financial and trade services to its corporate clients. Capital Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Bank established in 2006, has emerged as a regional leader in the investment banking sector. It provides comprehensive services including asset management, brokerage, and corporate financial advisory. The company caters to a diverse base of clientele, including major corporations, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals, through its offices in Jordan and the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) in the United Arab Emirates. Pursuing its ambitious growth strategy, Capital Bank Group acquired Bank Audi's operations in Jordan and Iraq in 2021. This was followed by the acquisition of Société Générale Bank in Jordan in 2022, further solidifying its competitive position in the Jordanian banking sector. In early 2022, Capital Bank launched Blink, a digital bank aimed at redefining banking for retail customers. In 2022, Capital Bank strengthened its capital base by issuing a USD 100 million Tier 1 perpetual bond—the first of its kind for a Jordanian bank in the local market, listed on NASDAQ Dubai. Additionally, Capital Bank raised its capital by issuing new shares to the Public Investment Fund (PIF), one of the largest sovereign funds globally, as a strategic investor. With a 23.97% stake, this capital raise enabled the Group to continue executing its expansion strategy and its commitment to continue introducing innovative products and services that benefit both clients and shareholders. Commemorating its commitment to excellence in 2024, customer-centric practices, innovation, and excellence in digital banking services, Capital Bank of Jordan received the 'Best Digital Bank' award in Jordan from Euromoney magazine and the 'Best Mobile Banking App in Jordan' award from International Business Magazine.
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.
