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Al Bawaba
26-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Job Fair Connects Orange Digital Center Graduates with Leading Tech Industry Employers
Orange Jordan organized a specialized job fair targeting programmers who graduated from the Orange Digital Center's coding education. The event was held under the supervision of the Digital Skills Association, the technical arm of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, through the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (Digiskills) and Proparco, the investment arm of the French Development Agency (AFD). Several companies and organizations participated in the fair, aiming to attract young technical fair aims to provide a practical platform for direct interaction between graduates seeking job opportunities in the tech sector and employers looking for promising and qualified talent, thereby facilitating the hiring process and enhancing the graduates' readiness for the job this occasion, Orange Jordan expressed its pride in organizing the event in partnership with DigiSkills and Proparco, emphasizing that the fair represents a significant milestone in supporting and empowering graduates professionally by connecting them directly with companies in a dynamic environment that enables immediate fair reflects Orange Jordan's deep commitment to supporting the information technology sector and empowering youth with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, stemming from its role as a leading and responsible digital provider. It also demonstrates the company's ongoing efforts to deliver innovative solutions that meet labor market demands and help bridge the skills gap. It is worth mentioning that the Orange Digital Center for coding education won first place in the second edition of King Abdullah II Award for Volunteering in the category of (profit institutions under corporate social responsibility). This recognition was granted for its efforts in teaching programming to students, highlighting its sustainable impact in empowering youth by providing free, world-class training in programming languages and the skills necessary to enter the job market. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Saraha News
25-06-2025
- Business
- Saraha News
Job Fair Connects Orange Digital Center Graduates with Leading Tech Industry Employers
صراحة نيوز- Orange Jordan organized a specialized job fair targeting programmers who graduated from the Orange Digital Center's coding education. The event was held under the supervision ofthe Digital Skills Association, the technical arm of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, through the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (Digiskills) and Proparco, the investment arm of the French Development Agency (AFD). Several companies and organizations participated in the fair, aiming to attract young technical talents. The fair aims to provide a practical platform for direct interaction between graduates seeking job opportunities in the tech sector and employers looking for promising and qualified talent, thereby facilitating the hiring process and enhancing the graduates' readiness for the job market. On this occasion, Orange Jordan expressed its pride in organizing the event in partnership with DigiSkills and Proparco, emphasizing that the fair represents a significant milestone in supporting and empowering graduates professionally by connecting them directly with companies in a dynamic environment that enables immediate interviews. The fair reflects Orange Jordan's deep commitment to supporting the information technology sector and empowering youth with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, stemming from its role as a leading and responsible digital provider. It also demonstrates the company's ongoing efforts to deliver innovative solutions that meet labor market demands and help bridge the skills gap. It is worth mentioning that the Orange Digital Center for coding education won first place in the second edition of King Abdullah II Award for Volunteering in the category of (profit institutions under corporate social responsibility). This recognition was granted for its efforts in teaching programming to students, highlighting its sustainable impact in empowering youth by providing free, world-class training in programming languages and the skills necessary to enter the job market.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Job Fair connects Orange Digital Center Graduates with leading tech industry employers
Orange Jordan organized a specialized job fair targeting programmers who graduated from the Orange Digital Center's coding education. The event was held under the supervision of the Digital Skills Association, the technical arm of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, through the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (Digiskills) and Proparco, the investment arm of the French Development Agency (AFD). Several companies and organizations participated in the fair, aiming to attract young technical talents. The fair aims to provide a practical platform for direct interaction between graduates seeking job opportunities in the tech sector and employers looking for promising and qualified talent, thereby facilitating the hiring process and enhancing the graduates' readiness for the job market. On this occasion, Orange Jordan expressed its pride in organizing the event in partnership with DigiSkills and Proparco, emphasizing that the fair represents a significant milestone in supporting and empowering graduates professionally by connecting them directly with companies in a dynamic environment that enables immediate interviews. The fair reflects Orange Jordan's deep commitment to supporting the information technology sector and empowering youth with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, stemming from its role as a leading and responsible digital provider. It also demonstrates the company's ongoing efforts to deliver innovative solutions that meet labor market demands and help bridge the skills gap. It is worth mentioning that the Orange Digital Center for coding education won first place in the second edition of King Abdullah II Award for Volunteering in the category of (profit institutions under corporate social responsibility). This recognition was granted for its efforts in teaching programming to students, highlighting its sustainable impact in empowering youth by providing free, world-class training in programming languages and the skills necessary to enter the job market. 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.
Al Bawaba
13-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Orange Becomes the Strategic Partner of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group for digital initiatives
Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange ( Rémy Rioux, CEO of AFD Group, and Françoise Lombard, CEO of Proparco, signed an innovative partnership agreement to jointly accelerate digital inclusion and sustainable digital development. The three-year agreement provides a structured framework for cooperation on expertise and the emergence of joint projects internationally. It covers 17 countries in the Africa-Middle East region where Orange is present, as well as Moldova and French overseas departments. Priority themes include:Digital inclusion of populations through the deployment of strategic infrastructure (ex. backbone equipment of very high-speed networks and submarine cables);Financial and energy inclusion, and access to e-services (agriculture, health, education), especially in rural areas;Reduction of the environmental footprint of digital technology;Training and professional integration through digital tools;Support for innovation and entrepreneurship;Forward-looking discussions on ethical data use, security and artificial intelligence for a multi-service operator and key partner in the digital transformation of the Africa-Middle East region, Orange has already opened 16 Orange Digital Centers and 32 Orange Digital Center Clubs in partnership with universities. These are free and accessible to all, and are designed to promote digital inclusion among youth and foster Group supports public authorities, businesses, civil society and innovative ecosystems in their transition toward a more open, accessible and responsible digital world. It works alongside its partners to leverage digital solutions to achieve their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).On the basis of this experience, Orange and AFD Group have worked together for over 20 years on various projects, such as supporting the deployment of fixed and mobile telecom networks for Orange subsidiaries in Jordan and Senegal, training youth in digital tools through Orange Foundations in Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Madagascar and Tunisia, and supporting coding training programs at Orange Digital Centers in new partnership will strengthen the synergies and increase the dissemination of best practices and innovations in the digital sector. It reflects a renewed ambition aimed at striving towards digital equality and SDG achievement through innovative solutions and collaborative signing the agreement, Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange, stated:"This strategic partnership with AFD Group marks an important milestone in our collaboration. I look forward to continuing this dynamic of international cooperation for a more inclusive and sustainable digital future, reinforcing Orange's commitment to expanding access to digital technology everywhere we operate."Rémy Rioux, CEO of AFD Group, said: "AFD Group believes that digital technology is a powerful lever for transforming a diverse range of sectors, including public services, education, health and entrepreneurship. This first strategic partnership with Orange exemplifies this shared ambition to support the emergence of sovereign digital services at a local level by investing in solutions that are innovative, open and responsible." Françoise Lombard, CEO of Proparco, added: "Proparco, AFD Group's subsidiary dedicated to the private sector, is fully committed to strengthening its partnership with Orange, both strategically and operationally. By combining our networks, expertise and resources, we are working with determination to improve digital access for all in France and emerging countries."
African Manager
13-05-2025
- Business
- African Manager
Tunisia: UBCI becomes first Tunisian bank to join Proparco's trade finance program
Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Group (AFD), has expanded its support for international trade in North Africa by welcoming Union Bancaire pour le Commerce et l'Industrie (UBCI) into its Trade Finance program as an issuing bank. This partnership enables UBCI to broaden its services for clients and strengthen its trade finance lines with international correspondent banks, further supporting the growth of Tunisian businesses. Proparco and UBCI formalized their collaboration with the signing of a €30 million Trade Finance guarantee facility in Tunis on May 12. The signing ceremony, attended by H.E. Anne Guéguen, Ambassador of France to Tunisia, reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two institutions. This agreement will help secure international transactions for Tunisian companies, promoting value creation and economic growth. Amid constrained financing conditions, UBCI plays a pivotal role in Tunisia's Trade Finance sector. By joining Proparco's network, UBCI will enhance its ability to support large corporations, SMEs, and small businesses, particularly in strategic sectors like agribusiness, manufacturing, and distribution, by providing the necessary tools to safeguard their cross-border operations. Mohamed Koubaa, CEO of UBCI, stated: 'Joining Proparco's Trade Finance program reaffirms UBCI's commitment to supporting Tunisia's economy and the internationalization of its businesses. This strategic partnership will allow us to better assist our clients in meeting their trade finance needs, reinforcing our role as a key player in Tunisia's sustainable economic development.' 'Proparco is delighted to deepen its historic partnership with UBCI, the first Tunisian bank to join our Trade Finance program. This initiative will empower local businesses to import essential goods, driving value-added production and meeting the needs of Tunisia's economic ecosystem and SMEs,' Frédérique Masi, Proparco's Regional Director for North Africa, pointed out.
