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Jordan Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025 kicks off in Amman
Speaking at the Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025, Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Secretary-General Samira Zoubi says that the event provides a 'space' for dialogue and expertise exchange (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025 kicked off on Tuesday in Amman. Organised by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the event will discuss several issues, mainly ways to empower education through AI and digital transformation, expand AI innovation scope within institutions, and enhance this drive in the Kingdom's public sector using AI technologies, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ministry Secretary-General Samira Zoubi said that the event provides a "space" for dialogue and expertise exchange and an opportunity to explore cooperation prospects in employing AI and data to serve humanity and accelerate digital transformation in society. Zoubi said that the world is witnessing "unprecedented" transformations, driven by the technological revolution, mainly in AI and big data areas. The secretary-general added that these shifts "not only affect the economy, but also extend to reshaping" governments' roles, service delivery mechanisms, planning tools, and means of achieving "comprehensive and sustainable" development. She said that Jordan believes in investing in knowledge and technology as the "cornerstone" for building a "brighter" future, a "robust" digital economy, "a more efficient and transparent" government, and services that meet citizens' expectations and needs. Zoubi said that this belief was reflected in launching National Artificial Intelligence Policy in 2020, followed by National Strategy for 2023–2027, with a "clear" implementation plan that features 68 projects in the fields of education, health, agriculture, energy, water, government services, cybersecurity and smart cities. Over the past years, she noted that the government has sought to develop digital infrastructure, expand scope of cloud computing, and update legislation to ensure a "safe and reliable" environment. Zoubi pointed out that this effort focuses on building human capacity under training programmes for Jordan's public sector employees, youth, and entrepreneurs, in cooperation with partners from local and international institutions.
Zawya
14-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Industry minister highlights efforts to empower women, boost economic participation
AMMAN: Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah on Wednesday stressed the government's commitment to prioritising women's empowerment across all sectors, reflecting the Kingdom's broader approach to fostering a comprehensive societal role for women, as outlined by Royal directives. Qudah made his remarks during a panel discussion organised by the ministry to celebrate International Women's Day, in collaboration with the "Innovative Pathways" project aimed at supporting employment through private sector growth, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The minister noted that the government's Economic Modernisation Vision adopts a "holistic and sustainable" approach to enhance women's economic involvement. He highlighted several significant initiatives led by the ministry, such as the creation of the Women's Empowerment Unit, the formation of a national team for supporting women-owned businesses, and the introduction of the 2024 Governance Instructions for Shareholding Companies, which mandate at least 20 per cent female representation on company boards. The government has adopted a national definition for women-owned or women-managed enterprises and established policies to promote women's participation in government procurement, all part of its efforts to improve women's economic standing, he pointed out. The minister added that 108 women-owned or women-managed businesses have been supported through the Industrial Support Fund, with plans to support at least 50 more in the near future. He also said that the government seeks to establish nurseries in industrial cities, which are expected to be completed by the end of this year. The session was attended by "prominent" businesswomen, industry and commerce representatives, officials from the German embassy in Amman, the (I-PSD/GIZ) programme, as well as key stakeholders from women's organisations and the private sector. Dana Zoubi, the ministry's secretary-general and leader of the national team for empowering women-owned businesses, presented an update on the achievements made to increase women's participation in the economy. Zoubi noted that future initiatives will focus on providing advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, especially concerning legal and regulatory matters, improving communication with government bodies, and increasing knowledge about the rights of shareholders and board members. She also cited efforts to showcase the successes of Jordanian businesswomen, create incubators within industrial zones, and build an interactive database and networking platforms to connect female entrepreneurs. Regarding export growth and market access, Zoubi referred to initiatives to build export capacity, including launching financial support programmes and raising awareness about financing options, pointing out that the ministry plans to support businesses in effectively integrating e-commerce into their operations. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
13-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Industry minister highlights efforts to empower women, boost economic participation
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah, during a panel discussion to celebrate International Women's Day, says that the government's Economic Modernisation Vision adopts a "holistic and sustainable" approach to enhance women's economic involvement (Petra photo) AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah on Wednesday stressed the government's commitment to prioritising women's empowerment across all sectors, reflecting the Kingdom's broader approach to fostering a comprehensive societal role for women, as outlined by Royal directives. Qudah made his remarks during a panel discussion organised by the ministry to celebrate International Women's Day, in collaboration with the "Innovative Pathways" project aimed at supporting employment through private sector growth, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The minister noted that the government's Economic Modernisation Vision adopts a "holistic and sustainable" approach to enhance women's economic involvement. He highlighted several significant initiatives led by the ministry, such as the creation of the Women's Empowerment Unit, the formation of a national team for supporting women-owned businesses, and the introduction of the 2024 Governance Instructions for Shareholding Companies, which mandate at least 20 per cent female representation on company boards. The government has adopted a national definition for women-owned or women-managed enterprises and established policies to promote women's participation in government procurement, all part of its efforts to improve women's economic standing, he pointed out. The minister added that 108 women-owned or women-managed businesses have been supported through the Industrial Support Fund, with plans to support at least 50 more in the near future. He also said that the government seeks to establish nurseries in industrial cities, which are expected to be completed by the end of this year. The session was attended by "prominent" businesswomen, industry and commerce representatives, officials from the German embassy in Amman, the (I-PSD/GIZ) programme, as well as key stakeholders from women's organisations and the private sector. Dana Zoubi, the ministry's secretary-general and leader of the national team for empowering women-owned businesses, presented an update on the achievements made to increase women's participation in the economy. Zoubi noted that future initiatives will focus on providing advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, especially concerning legal and regulatory matters, improving communication with government bodies, and increasing knowledge about the rights of shareholders and board members. She also cited efforts to showcase the successes of Jordanian businesswomen, create incubators within industrial zones, and build an interactive database and networking platforms to connect female entrepreneurs. Regarding export growth and market access, Zoubi referred to initiatives to build export capacity, including launching financial support programmes and raising awareness about financing options, pointing out that the ministry plans to support businesses in effectively integrating e-commerce into their operations.
