Month: July 2025

Amman: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship has unveiled the “Career Accelerator” Program, a significant initiative with the participation of Jordanian universities, global certification providers, and both public and private sector institutions.

According to Jordan News Agency, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Sami Smeirat, highlighted during the launch event that the program exemplifies a collaborative model between the government, universities, and the private sector. The initiative aims to create a sustainable system that addresses the digital skills gap and connects students effectively to the labor market.

Minister Smeirat emphasized that the program serves as more than just a training platform. It acts as a practical bridge linking academic knowledge with real-world experience, incorporating professional accreditation into university life. He urged for the expansion of this model across Jordanian universities and regions to ensure equal opportunities and enhance the readiness of Jordanian youth for the digital economy.

Rashed Momani, Managing Director of the Middle East at Kaspersky, expressed pride in collaborating with the Ministry. He noted that education is a core pillar for Kaspersky, and this partnership underscores a commitment to equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in their careers and contribute to the country’s cybersecurity landscape.

The program is part of the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) Project, designed to enhance youth’s digital skills and connect them to genuine job market opportunities. Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity, was announced as a new provider of accredited international certifications within the program. The company will deliver advanced technical workshops and interactive simulations in corporate cybersecurity, boosting students’ capabilities in this crucial field.

The program’s vision includes training 3,000 students from various Jordanian universities in specialized technical and job skills and qualifying 72 university trainers. It plans to award 2,500 basic global certificates and 500 advanced technical certifications to beneficiaries. Additionally, the program aims for at least 60% of participants to secure a job opportunity or generate sustainable income within six months of completing their training.

Amman: The third Women’s Leadership Training Program concluded on Thursday, organized by the Jordan Armed Forces’ Women’s Affairs Directorate in cooperation with UN Women in Jordan. The course is part of national efforts to empower women in leadership roles within the security and military sectors, in alignment with UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

According to Jordan News Agency, the training included participants from the Jordan Armed Forces, Public Security Directorate, Ministry of Interior, and the National Center for Security and Crisis Management. This reflects the state’s commitment to institutional integration in advancing women’s participation in leadership and decision-making. The course forms part of the Armed Forces’ broader strategy to build female leadership capacity and expand their influence within key institutions. The partnership with UN Women plays a critical role in shaping specialized training programs that enhance performance and leadership readiness.

Over the week-long program, participants engaged in sessions on strategic planning, effective leadership, and other topics relevant to security and military work environments. Certificates were distributed at the closing ceremony, recognizing participants’ commitment to professional development.

The program is held regularly under the National Action Plan for implementing Resolution 1325, aiming to build a strong cadre of women leaders capable of contributing to policy-making and decision-making. The initiative reflects Jordan’s broader vision of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and inclusive security.

Amman: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has welcomed the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela regarding their countries’ intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the UN General Assembly next September.

According to Jordan News Agency, the ministry described the plans of Canada and Malta as a step towards ending the Israeli occupation and supporting the two-state solution. In a statement, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Dr. Sufian Qudah, expressed the Kingdom’s appreciation for the Canadian and Maltese leaders’ announcement.

Qudah noted that the move aligns with international efforts to secure further recognition of the Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1976, lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This initiative is consistent with the two-state solution and adheres to international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

He reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to working with international partners to advocate for the Palestinian people’s right to freedom, end the occupation, and achieve self-determination through the establishment of an independent state on its national soil.

Geneva: Senate President Faisal Fayez held separate meetings with Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and Egyptian House Speaker Hanafy El Gebaly on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Conference in Geneva, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing pressing regional developments.

According to Jordan News Agency, in his meeting with Papuashvili, Fayez reviewed regional dynamics, particularly the situation in Palestine and the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza and the occupied West Bank. He reaffirmed Jordan’s steadfast position under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, calling for intensified international efforts to halt the assault and to pave the way for a political solution that guarantees the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights. He described the events in Gaza as a humanitarian tragedy and a grave violation of international norms.

Fayez emphasized the importance of bolstering Jordanian-Georgian ties across parliamentary, economic, political, and tourism sectors. He called for activating existing bilateral agreements, boosting trade and investment, and eliminating barriers to cooperation to inject new momentum into relations. He highlighted the Jordanian Senate’s commitment to expanding parliamentary ties with Georgia and aligning positions on mutual issues in international parliamentary forums. Fayez also noted strong political alignment between Amman and Tbilisi, particularly on resolving regional conflicts through political means, adding that Jordan views Georgia as a partner in advancing peace and stability.

He reiterated Jordan’s rejection of Israeli expansionist policies and attempts at forced displacement in Palestinian territories and urged Georgia and the international community to support King Abdullah II’s peace efforts, based on international legitimacy and the two-state solution. Fayez also reaffirmed Jordan’s position of not recognizing Abkhazia as an independent state, underscoring Jordan’s respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

For his part, Papuashvili praised Jordan’s stabilizing role in the Middle East under King Abdullah II and expressed Georgia’s keenness to strengthen bilateral ties and build on existing cooperation. He noted the shared roles both countries play in maintaining regional stability in the Middle East and the Caucasus. Papuashvili also stressed the importance of enhancing economic and tourism collaboration and reinforcing parliamentary engagement in the interest of both nations.

In his meeting with El Gebaly, Fayez discussed ways to strengthen Jordanian-Egyptian relations across political, economic, and parliamentary spheres. The meeting also addressed the escalating situation in Gaza and the West Bank and the urgent need to intensify Arab and international efforts to halt the Israeli offensive and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip.

Amman: Interior Minister Mazen Faraya on Thursday engaged in discussions with Iraqi Minister of Migration and Displacement Evan Faeq Yaqoub, focusing on the brotherly bilateral relations and common interests shared by their respective nations. The meeting, held in Amman, covered key issues surrounding migration and asylum, as well as the conditions faced by Iraqi citizens residing in Jordan.

According to Jordan News Agency, the ministry statement emphasized the areas of cooperation between the Jordanian Ministry of Interior and the Iraqi Ministry of Migration. The discussions primarily revolved around the voluntary repatriation of Iraqi refugees and explored avenues for further joint collaboration to enhance mutual interests.