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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
"Najahna" Supports 20 Startup Projects Qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon
As part of the partnership between Plan International, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and Orange Jordan, an agreement was signed under the 'Najahna' program for youth economic empowerment to provide financial grants to support 20 startups selected from 100 projects that qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon organized by the Ministry in 2024, as part of the national entrepreneurship hackathon is one of the initiatives under the National Entrepreneurship Policy. These projects are currently being incubated at the Orange Digital Center and span various nationally prioritized sectors, including agri-tech, education, renewable energy, and tourism. The program provides support through training, mentorship, networking, and logistical services to help entrepreneurs reach a viable Minimum Viable Product (MVP).Youth startups showcased their entrepreneurial ideas and projects over two pitching days, where the projects were assessed by specialized committees composed of representatives from local institutions, private sector, and experienced entrepreneurs. The most promising projects were then selected to receive the necessary financial and technical support. Notably, 60% of the selected projects are in advanced stages, whereas 40% are still in the ideation Jordan emphasized on its belief that female and male entrepreneurs are the main drivers of economic growth and digital transformation. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship through practical programs and strategic partnerships, aiming to equip entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to develop innovative solutions that address community needs, create sustainable job opportunities, and promote local 20 selected projects will receive financial grants of up to JD 13,000, along with technical support that includes mentorship, legal and specialized advisory services tailored to each project's needs. In addition, they will benefit from ongoing support provided by the Orange Digital Center to help develop Minimal Viable Products MVP. It is worth noting that this step represents an advanced phase within the economic empowerment component of the 'Najahna' program, following a specialized entrepreneurship training provided to youth. This highlights the importance of investing in youth potential to transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable projects.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
"Najahna" supports 20 startup projects qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon
As part of the partnership between Plan International, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and Orange Jordan, an agreement was signed under the 'Najahna' program for youth economic empowerment to provide financial grants to support 20 startups selected from 100 projects that qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon organized by the Ministry in 2024, as part of the national entrepreneurship policy. This hackathon is one of the initiatives under the National Entrepreneurship Policy. These projects are currently being incubated at the Orange Digital Center and span various nationally prioritized sectors, including agri-tech, education, renewable energy, and tourism. The program provides support through training, mentorship, networking, and logistical services to help entrepreneurs reach a viable Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Youth startups showcased their entrepreneurial ideas and projects over two pitching days, where the projects were assessed by specialized committees composed of representatives from local institutions, private sector, and experienced entrepreneurs. The most promising projects were then selected to receive the necessary financial and technical support. Notably, 60% of the selected projects are in advanced stages, whereas 40% are still in the ideation phase. Orange Jordan emphasized on its belief that female and male entrepreneurs are the main drivers of economic growth and digital transformation. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship through practical programs and strategic partnerships, aiming to equip entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to develop innovative solutions that address community needs, create sustainable job opportunities, and promote local development. The 20 selected projects will receive financial grants of up to JD 13,000, along with technical support that includes mentorship, legal and specialized advisory services tailored to each project's needs. In addition, they will benefit from ongoing support provided by the Orange Digital Center to help develop Minimal Viable Products MVP. It is worth noting that this step represents an advanced phase within the economic empowerment component of the 'Najahna' program, following a specialized entrepreneurship training provided to youth. This highlights the importance of investing in youth potential to transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable projects. About Orange Jordan Orange Jordan, with over 1800 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout Jordan, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.6 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. In line with the Group's strategy 'Lead the Future' and through its positioning as a true responsible digital leader, Orange Jordan supports the national digital transformation vision. Orange Jordan prioritizes community service, and in this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy that revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, climate, and environment. In addition to serving individual customers, Orange Jordan offers tailored solutions for businesses through its sub-brand, (Orange Business). About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Gov't aims for full service digitisation by 2026, reaches 67.5% benchmark
AMMAN — The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship on Tuesday said that 67.5 per cent of government services have been digitised so far, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise public service delivery and enhance digital access for citizens. In a statement to Al Mamlaka TV, the ministry said that 1,621 services out of a total of 2,400 targeted services have been fully digitised, adding that the ministry expects the digitisation rate to reach 80 per cent by the end of 2025, in line with its strategic goals. Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Samara has previously said that the ministry aims to achieve 100 per cent digitisation of all government services by the end of 2026. As part of the broader digital transformation strategy, the ministry highlighted progress in activating digital identities through the government's 'Sanad' application. According to the latest figures, 1.76 million digital IDs have been activated to date. When asked about services available via the Sanad app, the ministry clarified that while 1,621 services have been digitised in total, only 513 are currently accessible through the app. The remaining services can be accessed through the respective websites of government institutions. Launched in February 2020 as part of the fifth executive package of the government's economic programme, the Sanad app was designed to support e-government services and improve the business environment. The app has since undergone several updates to address early technical challenges. Sanad enables users to access services using a unified username and password, eliminating the need for multiple credentials across different platforms. Activating the digital ID can be done at Sanad service stations or via bank-supported mobile apps, which allow users to complete the process remotely. The ministry noted that the Public Sector Modernisation Plan includes a goal of reaching 3.5 million activated digital IDs and fully automating all government services by 2025. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
20-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Citizen satisfaction with gov't service centres reaches 95.5% — Ministry
AMMAN — Citizen satisfaction with the ease of procedures and overall experience at government service centres reached 95.5 per cent, according to the results of a comprehensive survey conducted by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship during the first quarter of this year. The survey, aimed at measuring key performance indicators and the quality of government services, revealed significant progress in service delivery across centres nationwide, according to a ministry statement. Ministry's Secretary General Samira Zoubi said the findings reflect noticeable improvements in the performance of service centres, as well as enhanced user experience and more streamlined procedures. 'These results are a clear sign that our efforts to place the citizen at the core of development policies are bearing fruit,' Zoubi said, adding that the ministry remains committed to delivering efficient, seamless services within an integrated and accessible environment that meets citizens' evolving needs and expectations. Zoubi noted that other performance indicators also showed high levels of satisfaction. The overall service quality index reached 91.7 per cent, while the Net Promoter Score (NPS), measuring citizens' likelihood to recommend services to others, stood at 85.6 per cent, indicating growing public trust in government services. She emphasised that these positive outcomes highlight the success of the ministry's collaborative approach with various government institutions, aimed at building citizen confidence in public services. She also stressed that citizen feedback remains central to the continuous development and long-term improvement of service quality. The announcement follows the release of results from the citizen satisfaction survey, which targeted visitors to government service centres across all governorates. The survey assessed multiple aspects of performance and user experience, in line with the ministry's broader efforts to drive digital transformation and enhance the efficiency of public services. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
