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Jordan News
22-06-2025
- Business
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Jordan Ahli Bank Launches ‘Anty' Program for Financial Empowerment of Women - Jordan News
Jordan Ahli Bank Launches 'Anty' Program for Financial Empowerment of Women Amman, June 2025: With taking step towards advancing financial inclusion and women's economic empowerment, Jordan Ahli Bank has launched 'Anty', an innovative banking program designed specifically for women. اضافة اعلان This initiative is intended to meet women's unique financial needs and aspirations by delivering innovative products and personalized banking services. The program features two dedicated tracks: 'Anty for Individuals' and 'Anty for SMEs' - providing a broad set of solutions to serve diverse female segments across the nation. The 'Anty for Individuals' program is designed to provide women with premium banking solutions and advantages that tailor to their lifestyles. This enables them to reach financial stability and security for the future. This track also offers preferential interest rates on car loans, along with an exclusive monthly draw—running from June through the end of 2025—where female customers who obtain a car loan of JOD 15,000 or more have the chance to win a gold ounce. Meanwhile, the 'Anty for SMEs' aims to provide banking services and facilities to businesswomen and women-managed businesses to finance their commercial activities and empower them to expand and prosper. This is achieved through financing their working capital, and operational expenses, as well as offering specialized financing solutions for funding projects or fixed assets related to their business activities. Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein, CEO and General Manager of Jordan Ahli Bank, has commented on this initiative, stating, 'At Jordan Ahli Bank, we recognize that empowering women financially is one of the most impactful investments we can make for a better future for our communities. The 'Anty' program represents this belief by providing practical, purpose-oriented banking solutions that address the genuine needs of Jordanian women. Whether they are pursuing personal financial independence or aiming to expand their businesses, this initiative highlights our commitment to innovation that drives inclusive and impactful economic growth for everyone."
Jordan News
17-06-2025
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- Jordan News
Jordan Ahli Bank Wins Prestigious ESG Award for its Second Consecutive Year - Jordan News
Jordan Ahli Bank Amman, June 2025: For its second year running, Jordan Ahli Bank has been recognized by the UK-based International Finance Magazine with the 2025 award for 'Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy and Framework in Jordan.' اضافة اعلان International Finance Magazine is a leading global publication within business and finance, targeting C-level executives and senior decision-makers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America. Its awards span across multiple sectors, including Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Technology, Healthcare and Leadership. This award significantly highlights the bank's long-standing commitment to sustainability and effective governance. The selection process involved a thorough evaluation carried out by the magazine, where the bank needs to provide comprehensive reports and documentation that demonstrated its performance in the ESG sector. The assessment was grounded in strict criteria, which included the bank's influence on the local market. Jordan Ahli Bank was declared the winner after successfully achieving all the required benchmarks. In addition to receiving the 'Best ESG Strategy and Framework' award, Jordan Ahli Bank was also named 'Best Customer Service Bank' in Jordan 2025 by the UK-based Global Brands Magazine, recognizing its commitment to customer-centric innovation and financial inclusion. CEO and General Manager of Jordan Ahli Bank, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein, commented: 'We are proud to receive this prestigious award for the second year in a row. It reflects our firm belief in the importance of sustainability and corporate responsibility and reiterates our commitment to a comprehensive strategy that drives meaningful change across ESG areas. This acknowledgment confirms our leadership in advancing sustainable banking in Jordan. It also motivates us to continue creating inclusive and innovative financial solutions that support all segments of society, align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and contribute to a stronger environment, community, and national economy'.
Jordan News
06-05-2025
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- Jordan News
Third Edition of AHLI FINTECH Hackathon Concludes, Top 10 Fintech Solutions Selected for Incubation - Jordan News
AHLI FINTECH - in partnership with the Crown Prince Foundation and under the esteemed patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, H.E. Eng. Sami Smeirat - successfully concluded its highly anticipated AHLI FINTECH Hackathon, uncovering the next generation of leading fintech innovators. The closing ceremony celebrated the announcement of the top 10 teams selected to join the prestigious 20-week AHLI FINTECH incubator program. These teams will receive hands-on mentorship, develop a minimum viable product (MVP) and gain the opportunity to secure up to USD 80,000 in potential investment. اضافة اعلان The hackathon received 119 applications from six countries across the MENA region, from which 24 standout teams from Jordan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia were chosen to compete. Their concepts spanned a dynamic mix of fintech verticals - including digital payments, personal finance management, financial literacy, RegTech, loyalty solutions, robo-advisory and more. The event showcased keynote speeches by H.E. Eng. Sami Smeirat, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship; Mr. Saad Mouasher, Chairman of Jordan Ahli Bank; and Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein, CEO and General Manager of Jordan Ahli Bank and Chairman of AHLI FINTECH - alongside a series of inspiring talks and real-world insights from leading voices in the fintech and entrepreneurship space, featuring success stories and firsthand experiences. Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein emphasized the bank's unwavering commitment to fueling Jordan's entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting the hackathon and incubator programs as clear examples of that vision. He underscored the importance of investing in fintech innovation and creating the right conditions for promising ideas to evolve into impactful ventures that prompt both economic growth and meaningful social change. Now in its eighth year, this milestone event is a testament to the ongoing strategic partnership between AHLI FINTECH and the Crown Prince Foundation. Formalized through a dedicated MoU, the collaboration drives forward the National Fintech Program for innovation and entrepreneurship to empower Jordan's youth, reward innovation and unlock new economic opportunities. It is noteworthy that the Crown Prince Foundation was established in 2015 to embody the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to build a bright future for youth in Jordan and his underlying belief that youth are integral to shaping the future of the Kingdom. The Crown Prince Foundation provides opportunities for youth through three pathways: Economic participation, Leadership, and Sustainable Community Development. The Foundation operates in 27 locations across the Kingdom, including offices in all governorates, providing opportunities to more than 2.2 million young men and women annually.
Jordan News
24-04-2025
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- Jordan News
Jordan Ahli Bank Renews Partnership with Tkiyet Um Ali, Aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals - Jordan News
Jordan Ahli Bank Renews Partnership with Tkiyet Um Ali, Aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals Jordan Ahli Bank has renewed its annual partnership with Tkiyet Um Ali, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to charity and community initiatives. This collaboration will promote food security and mitigate poverty across Jordan, which aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). اضافة اعلان Jordan Ahli Bank will sponsor 100 underprivileged families for one year, providing them with monthly food parcels that include various essential food items to fulfill their nutritional needs. This contribution supports beneficiary families while advancing the bank's impact across critical development areas, including community empowerment, poverty mitigation and job creation. It also aligns with multiple key SDGs - No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being and Responsible Consumption. Along with the renewal of the partnership, the bank's CEO/General Manager, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein, remarked, 'At Jordan Ahli Bank, we believe in the importance of fighting for initiatives that have a lasting positive impact to individuals and society. Endorsing our partnership with Tkiyet Um Ali will advance our mission to strengthen community efforts through reputable, impact-driven organizations and empower impoverished families. We remain dedicated to these efforts, which represent the bank's core values of giving and social responsibility, which will help lay the foundation for a more secure and sustainable future for all.' Tkiyet Um Ali Director General, Samer Balkar, expressed his appreciation for Jordan Ahli Bank's continued trust and support, stating, 'We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Jordan Ahli Bank emphasizing the importance of backing Tkiyet Um Ali's mission, which aligns with the national strategy to combat hunger and encourage food security. Our capacity to provide long-term food aid to underprivileged households in the Kingdom is greatly strengthened by the bank's ongoing contribution. This partnership shows how aid from the commercial sector and civil society organizations will benefit the community and help promote sustainable development. Tkiyet Um Ali currently delivers monthly food aid to 20,000 families nationwide living in extreme poverty. These families receive food parcels every month, all year round, each containing sufficient food items to meet their nutritional needs.
