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Forbes
7 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Leading With Global Thinking In A Local-First World
Global engagement isn't about choosing between here or there—it's about doing both better. Growth depends on strong local ecosystems and strong international partnerships.
Jordan Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Vocational Training Corporation, US cultural attaché discuss cooperation
By JT - May 20,2025 - Last updated at May 20,2025 Director-General of the Vocational Training Corporation Ahmad Gharaibeh meets with US Embassy Cultural Attaché in Amman Jed Dornburg to explore ways to enhance cooperation and expand cultural exchange opportunities (Photo courtesy of Vocational Training Corporation) AMMAN — Director-General of the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) Ahmad Gharaibeh met with US Embassy Cultural Attaché in Amman Jed Dornburg to explore ways to enhance cooperation and expand cultural exchange opportunities. During the meeting, Gharaibeh stressed the importance of boosting international partnerships, integrating technology and future skills into 'promising' professional sectors, according to a VTC statement. He highlighted VTC's programmes that aim at achieving the objectives of the Kingdom's Economic Modernisation Vision. For their part, the US delegation expressed appreciation for the 'vital' role played by the corporation in equipping Jordanian youth with skills that meet labour market demands. Both sides agreed to develop joint initiatives and organise collaborative awareness sessions aimed at familiarising trainees with cultural exchange opportunities and academic scholarships available in the US.
Irish Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Sports diplomacy plan aims to make Ireland a sporting hub, promote country abroad
Ireland's first international sports diplomacy framework to establish the country as a sporting hub and build its reputation as a 'premier sporting nation' has been unveiled by the Government. The framework will serve to 'foster opportunities' for international partnerships, cultural exchange and diaspora engagement. It is also designed to advance foreign policy priorities, increase domestic participation and promote Ireland, a Government statement said on Wednesday. The framework was unveiled following the 2025 Global Ireland Summit by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris ; Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan ; and Ministers of State Charlie McConalogue and Neale Richmond . READ MORE Mr Harris said the framework was the 'first of its kind for Ireland'. 'Sport is a powerful tool that brings people together. It is a key part of the Irish DNA,' he said. 'I firmly believe that developing this framework is timely and will make sports diplomacy a valuable communications tool for how we engage internationally. 'We need to use every opportunity to raise awareness of Ireland and sport can be a big part of that.' Mr Harris added that the framework would initiate the development of a new international sports diplomacy strategy and action plan over the coming year, which the Government would work on in close collaboration with stakeholders. Mr O'Donovan said the Government was committed to a 'significant major events programme' over the coming years. 'This programme will see the Ryder Cup coming to Limerick in 2027 in what is likely to be the biggest global sports event that year,' he said. 'In addition, I am pleased that we are supporting two major events with strong all-island and East-West components, namely the Uefa 2028 Euro championships and the 2030 T20 Cricket World Cup. 'These events provide a wide realm of opportunities for Ireland across business, trade, tourism, sport and diplomacy. It is clearly time to build upon our continued investments in infrastructure and sports events through a cohesive and joined up framework so that sport can continue to deliver for Ireland into the future.' Mr McConalogue said Ireland will hold the EU presidency during the second half of 2026 and would focus on 'the value and opportunities of traditional and indigenous sports as a core theme during our presidency'. 'We will also focus on the capacity of sport to promote and achieve inclusion, equality, diversity and mutual respect, which drive and motivate the Government's efforts in this area,' he said.
