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Saraha News
13 hours ago
- Business
- Saraha News
With JOD 10,000 in Cash Support and One Year of Logistical Assistance
صراحة نيوز- ZINC Welcomes OrganicG Startup to its Business Accelerator Program Amman, July 22nd 2025 – Zain Jordan, through its innovation campus (ZINC), has signed an agreement with the Jordanian startup 'OrganicG', one of the companies recently selected for 'Zain AlMubadara' — one of ZINC's largest programs dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, Jordanian startups, and innovative ideas. The agreement was signed at ZINC's main branch located in the King Hussein Business Park. The agreement was signed by Zain Jordan CEO, Fahad AlJasim, and OrganicG General Manager, Mousa Samara. The signing reaffirms Zain's commitment, through ZINC, to empowering Jordanian youth and startups, providing them with the tools to enter the market, grow their businesses, and scale their operations. Zain believes in the importance of entrepreneurship in fueling the national economy, creating new job opportunities, and making a positive impact on society. Zain's support is divided into JOD 10,000 in direct financial assistance and one year of logistical support. This includes accounting services, legal services, technical consulting, brand identity services, media and promotion across social media platforms, marketing services, and market access facilitation. OrganicG produces sustainable, high-efficiency organic fertilizers at affordable prices. The company fully relies on waste materials as raw input, using a cost-effective, optimized production process. OrganicG's mission is to make organic fertilizer the first choice for farmers, moving toward a world with safer and more productive crops. It is worth noting that ZINC is committed to launching 'Zain AlMubadara' program annually to support new groups of Jordanian youth and entrepreneurs. This aligns with Zain's ongoing efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Jordan. Over the years, the program has received thousands of ideas, transformed hundreds of them into actual companies, and contributed to the local market with new startups in emerging sectors aligned with current development and market needs. To date, 253 Jordanian startups across various sectors have received support from the platform, helping to grow entrepreneurial projects that have made a clear impact in the local market through job creation and contributions to the national economy. ZINC provides startups and entrepreneurial ideas selected for the program with grants totaling JOD 75,000: JOD 10,000 for each startup and JOD 15,000 for each entrepreneurial idea. This enables participants to build business models for their concepts after validating their feasibility and market fit. The support also includes one year of full logistical assistance from the platform.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Zain Durrani compares acting to a never-ending competitive exam
Actor Zain Durrani recently opened up about the challenges of making it in Bollywood, likening the experience to constantly being tested. In a candid chat with IANS, Zain shared, 'Being an actor in the Hindi film industry is like preparing for competitive exams every single day. Whether you land a job or not, there's always another test waiting.' Zain, who has carved a niche for himself with selective and meaningful roles, reflected on the emotional toll rejections can have. 'You don't start with the ability to handle rejections. You learn by facing them repeatedly. You might be perfect for one role and not even be considered for another,' he explained. Maintaining emotional balance is key, according to the actor. 'If you keep your head in the right place, you develop a thick skin. But it shouldn't be so thick that it robs you of your vulnerability and sensitivity — those are an actor's biggest assets.' Recalling a tough phase during the COVID-19 lockdown, Zain admitted he had moments of doubt about continuing in the profession. 'There was a time I questioned everything, but then Bell Bottom came along, and that changed everything for me,' he said. With the industry now embracing OTT platforms, fresh voices, and unique storytelling, Zain remains optimistic. 'The film world is evolving to accommodate more talent. We'll all find our space under the sun,' he added. Zain's latest film, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, directed by Santosh Singh, co-stars Shanaya Kapoor and Vikrant Massey. A romantic comedy inspired by Ruskin Bond's short story The Eyes Have It, the film is produced by Mansi and Varun Bagla under Zee Studios and Mini Films.
Saraha News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Saraha News
Zain as the Strategic Partner for Amman Summer Festival 2025
sarha nwes – As part of its ongoing strategic partnership with Greater Amman Municipality and its continuous efforts to support the local community and enrich the summer events agenda in the Kingdom, Zain Jordan sponsored 'Amman Summer Festival 2025' as a strategic partner. The festival, in its 17th edition, was held at Al Hussein Parks in Amman, from July 11 to 18. Zain's sponsorship included hosting a variety of interactive activities for children and families, distributing prizes to attendees, and offering special promotions on Zain subscriptions and lines for festival visitors. The company is committed to being present at key events throughout the summer as part of its broader agenda, which includes sponsoring the Kingdom's most prominent events. This reflects Zain's long-standing commitment to supporting various sectors and engaging with diverse segments of society through its presence, which Jordanians have come to expect. Zain's support for the festival also falls under its corporate social responsibility toward artisans, traditional product vendors, and local food makers. A group of these entrepreneurs participated in the festival by showcasing their products and crafts to festivalgoers. The festival featured a diverse daily program including artistic and theatrical performances, bazaars showcasing handicrafts and traditional foods, and a children's stage offering entertaining and educational content for families and kids. Through this annual festival, Greater Amman Municipality aims to promote cultural and artistic activity in the city and provide citizens with a free, safe, and engaging recreational environment. The event also highlights local talents and reinforces national cultural identity. 'Amman Summer Festival' is considered one of the most anticipated summer events by Jordanians each year for its social and cultural atmosphere that blends arts, heritage, and family engagement.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Chatsworth residents protest ongoing water shortages
Moorton residents held a protest last week at Prior Road, at the oices of the Department of Water and Sanitation. Image: Supplied RESIDENTS of Moorton, Crossmoor, and Shallcross are facing ongoing water shortages, leading to protests and demands for accountability from local authorities. Community activists, Zain and Naseema Suleman, of Moorton, said they were frustrated with the on-going water crisis. Naseema said that the Northdene Reservoir, which was serviced by the Umngeni Water (Durban Heights), had endless issues with the water shutting off without warning despite a water shedding schedule being released in February. 'We are fed up with these unscheduled opening and closing of valves at the reservoir. The eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) communicated the water rationing schedule in February, which was adhered to for only the first week. Video Player is loading. 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Sometimes, we have no water for days on end and we do not know when it will return. It is hard waking up in the morning and having no water. My children find it tough to go to school. Even at school they have no water,' said Naseema. She said they had protested regularly because they want to answers and to see the progress on the water issues. Zain, who has been at the front line for the Chatsworth water crisis which started in October 2024, said the initial reasons provided for the water crisis was due to infrastructure damage during the April 2022 floods. 'Numerous reasons and excuses have been provided over a period. Pump failure with no back up pump or generators. Vandalism happens at a national key point with 24-hour security and no accountability. Budget constraints to repair or replace damaged infrastructure yet our trusted government collected funds from international funders, local businesses, residents paid water loss levies and infrastructure surcharges, yet the excuse continued of budget constraints and in the last financial year eThekwini councillors returned astronomical funds back to treasury,' he said. Zain said in February 2025 a protest was held outside EWS offices in Prior Road and the frustrated residents secured a meeting with officials. 'At this meeting we were told that there is a water shortage in eThekwini, yet some areas were more privileged than Chatsworth, Phoenix, Tongaat and Verulam who are the most hard hit. We were also told that Pemi Majodina, the minister of Water requested a reduced quota of water due to non-revenue water. Major water losses due to continuous burst pipes stemming from inferior quality workmanship, no metering at informal sector water standpipes. Reported burst mainlines with reference numbers on the eThekwini App were closed without water pipes being repaired. 'Raw water certification had a quota, and water was overdrawn for water treatment plants. No explanation why no renewal of water draw certification based on increased population. Considering no census was done in years, on what basis is water distribution taking place? Fifty six percent of non-revenue water loss through burst pipes, residents of hard-hit water shedding communities are being held at ransom over failure of government and its respective departments,' said Zain. As of Tuesday, there was still no water in Moorton. 'We are without water and this is due to conflicting information being provided, firstly a test was apparently carried out last night (July 14) to evaluate water loss without the knowledge of the area manager of reservoir 4 since he wanted to know how many roads were without water which means he wasn't aware that the reservoir 4 ran empty overnight due to the 'test'. 'This should have been monitored and water levels should have been captured by the WDO at intervals, yet we did not receive any notification of the time when the water would stop. The other reason was that there is a major water outage affecting Durban heights. This message from Councillor AE Peterson, of Ward 11. 'There's incompetence noted, sabotage, and corruption in this water crisis. The pipeline tender is a wasted project. If the water volumes are not increased then of what benefit is the pipeline running through Chatsworth? We are being taken for fools,' said Zain. THE POST
Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Zain's Innovation Nation Summer Camp empowers 2,600 children
Zain's Innovation Nation Summer Camp empowers 2,600 children Another milestone reinforcing company's role as a key enabler of Kuwait's digital future KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait has successfully concluded the third edition of its Innovation Nation Summer Camp, held in collaboration with Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity — a Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) center — and Assima Mall. The program successfully empowered nearly 2,600 boys and girls to explore the worlds of technology and digital innovation, creating unforgettable memories that pave the way for their future ambitions. Over the course of ten days, the camp provided an inspiring, interactive space for children aged 7 to 14 to engage in exciting educational experiences across innovative fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, electronics, and renewable energy. Fun educational experiences on the fundamentals of technology. Zain continues its efforts to digitally empower the next generation. The success of this year's camp marks another milestone in Zain's ongoing journey to empower future generations, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of Kuwait's digital transformation through educational and community initiatives that open doors to innovation and knowledge. The workshops were led by a team of certified trainers from the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center, in addition to engineering students from GUST (the Innovation Nation Leaders) and part-time members of Zain's FUN program. The team developed interactive educational content using non-traditional methods that encouraged children to experiment, discover, and learn through hands-on practice. Activities included fun learning experiences that focused on practical, interactive components, such as building pet-shaped robots and delivery bots, learning the basics of AI, exploring 3D printing and electronics, and understanding concepts in renewable energy and smart innovation. These experiences enriched the children's passion for technology and science. This camp was part of the wider Innovation Nation initiative, which embodies Zain's strategy to support and empower the next generation by offering inspiring educational opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. It reaffirms Zain's commitment to playing a vital role in shaping a promising digital future for Kuwait.
