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Zawya
27-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Sustainable employment project creates 4,450 jobs in industrial sector
AMMAN: The Sustainable Employment Promotion project on Wednesday has concluded, having successfully created 4,450 job opportunities in the Kingdom's industrial sector. Implemented by the Eastern Amman Investors Industrial Association (EAIIA) in partnership with the Trade for Employment (T4E) project, the initiative was funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The project provided support to 129 industrial companies, training more than 2,300 job seekers and preparing them for the labour market, while also enhancing the skills of production supervisors across multiple firms. During the closing ceremony, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah stressed the ministry's commitment to boosting linkages within the industrial sector to enhance the added value of national products. He noted that the Industry Support and Development Fund aims to increase product value, integrate technology, and enhance competitiveness in the local and export markets. Qudah also announced that new grant agreements under the second phase of the fund's operations are planned to be signed by the end of next month. He stated that modifications to eligibility criteria will enable more industrial firms to access support, as the fund has received over 1,500 applications. The minister underscored the need to diversify the Kingdom's export markets and maximise the benefits of free trade agreements. He praised the project's success in generating employment in export-oriented industries, calling for its replication across other industrial clusters. He also highlighted the industrial sector's role as a "key" driver of economic growth, noting that every dinar invested in industry generates a threefold return. The government is working to lower energy costs by expanding natural gas supply to industrial zones, with six additional zones set to receive connections within two years, reducing costs by 40 per cent compared with heavy fuel use, the minister said. On trade expansion, Qudah noted that the ministry is pursuing strategic partnerships, including efforts to enter African markets through a free trade agreement with an African nation. He also reiterated Jordan's commitment to boosting economic ties with Syria, particularly in reconstruction efforts. The Mafraq Development Zone, located 18 kilometres from the Jaber border crossing, has been designated as a hub for reconstruction activities, with 18,000 square metres of storage and warehouse facilities under development. Jordan has also begun supplying electricity to Syria, covering key areas such as Nassib and the customs terminal. EAIIA Chairman Iyad Abu Haltam noted that the project aimed to boost youth employment in the industrial sector while helping companies attract skilled workers and sustain employment, particularly in export-driven industries. Over its six-year duration, the project facilitated 4,450 jobs and benefited 129 industrial firms. It also trained more than 2,300 job seekers and improved production supervision across more than 30 companies. The initiative organised job fairs and networking events to support long-term employment. Abu Haltam stressed the association's commitment to expanding this experience to other industrial zones and ensuring the sustainability of its employment support unit through ongoing programmes and partnerships. Since its launch in 2018, the project has created 6,139 sustainable jobs and provided 6,366 individuals with employability training, contributing to the labour market. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
26-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Sustainable employment project creates 4,450 jobs in industrial sector
The project provides support to 129 industrial companies, training more than 2,300 job seekers and preparing them for the labour market (JT file) AMMAN — The Sustainable Employment Promotion project on Wednesday has concluded, having successfully created 4,450 job opportunities in the Kingdom's industrial sector. Implemented by the Eastern Amman Investors Industrial Association (EAIIA) in partnership with the Trade for Employment (T4E) project, the initiative was funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The project provided support to 129 industrial companies, training more than 2,300 job seekers and preparing them for the labour market, while also enhancing the skills of production supervisors across multiple firms. During the closing ceremony, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah stressed the ministry's commitment to boosting linkages within the industrial sector to enhance the added value of national products. He noted that the Industry Support and Development Fund aims to increase product value, integrate technology, and enhance competitiveness in the local and export markets. Qudah also announced that new grant agreements under the second phase of the fund's operations are planned to be signed by the end of next month. He stated that modifications to eligibility criteria will enable more industrial firms to access support, as the fund has received over 1,500 applications. The minister underscored the need to diversify the Kingdom's export markets and maximise the benefits of free trade agreements. He praised the project's success in generating employment in export-oriented industries, calling for its replication across other industrial clusters. He also highlighted the industrial sector's role as a "key" driver of economic growth, noting that every dinar invested in industry generates a threefold return. The government is working to lower energy costs by expanding natural gas supply to industrial zones, with six additional zones set to receive connections within two years, reducing costs by 40 per cent compared with heavy fuel use, the minister said. On trade expansion, Qudah noted that the ministry is pursuing strategic partnerships, including efforts to enter African markets through a free trade agreement with an African nation. He also reiterated Jordan's commitment to boosting economic ties with Syria, particularly in reconstruction efforts. The Mafraq Development Zone, located 18 kilometres from the Jaber border crossing, has been designated as a hub for reconstruction activities, with 18,000 square metres of storage and warehouse facilities under development. Jordan has also begun supplying electricity to Syria, covering key areas such as Nassib and the customs terminal. EAIIA Chairman Iyad Abu Haltam noted that the project aimed to boost youth employment in the industrial sector while helping companies attract skilled workers and sustain employment, particularly in export-driven industries. Over its six-year duration, the project facilitated 4,450 jobs and benefited 129 industrial firms. It also trained more than 2,300 job seekers and improved production supervision across more than 30 companies. The initiative organised job fairs and networking events to support long-term employment. Abu Haltam stressed the association's commitment to expanding this experience to other industrial zones and ensuring the sustainability of its employment support unit through ongoing programmes and partnerships. Since its launch in 2018, the project has created 6,139 sustainable jobs and provided 6,366 individuals with employability training, contributing to the labour market.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Thousands of air pistols recalled due to hazard
(WHTM) – Thousands of air pistols have been recalled due to an impact hazard. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says the CO2 cartridge of the T4E TR50 Air Pistols can be 'unintentionally ejected with force from the handle, posing an impact hazard.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now About 26,500 air pistols, which shoot rubber, plastic, or powder ball ammunition, are being affected by this recall. There have been 30 reports of cartridges unintentionally ejecting with force, resulting in seven reports of injury, including broken bones and contusions. The model numbers affected by this recall are 2292112, 2280182, and 2280199. The T4E logo and 'TR50' are engraved on the left-hand side of the muzzle. The air pistols were sold in retail and online locations, including Amazon, from May 2022 through July 2023. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled air pistols and contact Umarex for a free replacement and free shipping to return the recalled product. Consumers can call Umarex toll-free at 877-212-1036 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@ or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
