Business Club

In a press conference held via video conferencing, Orange Jordan announced the signing of an agreement with the Jordan Basketball Federation. Under the agreement, the company will provide exclusive telecom sponsorship for the national team and tournament and offer audiences the opportunity to watch the matches remotely.

The conference was attended by the CEO of Orange Jordan, Thierry Marigny and president of Jordan Basketball Federation, Mohammad Alayyan, and media representatives. The agreement is an extension of the partnership between Orange Jordan and the Jordanian basketball, as the company supported the national basketball team — the Jordan Falcons in their journey in the 2019 World Cup finals. 

The American University of Beirut Medical Centre (AUBMC) performed a full En bloc resection for a patient who was suffering from a lung tumour that was invading many of the vital structures in the chest cavity, including the aorta, the esophagus and three vertebral bodies of the spine.

Before being transferred to AUBMC, the patient was evaluated at multiple medical centres, and her case was considered to be inoperable due to the invasiveness of the tumour.

After the case was evaluated and discussed by a multidisciplinary team including the radiation oncologist, the oncologist, the neurosurgeon and the cardiothoracic team at AUBMC, it was decided that the best hope for long-term survival would be the administration of neoadjuvant therapy to shrink the tumour followed by En bloc resection. The procedure, which lasted five hours, was performed by the Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jamil Borgi, and the Neurosurgeon Dr Tarek Sunna'.

The patient's recovery was smooth, and she was successfully discharged home. Dr Tarek Sunna' said, “When dealing with tumours, the term 'inoperable' is something we use less and less with the advancement of the surgical techniques that we perform at AUBMC, hoping one day we will never have to use it at all."  He added, “Once faced with such a tumour, it is very important to evaluate the feasibility of surgical resection and perform the right surgery that will make a difference to the patient's life.”

In light of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, talabat Jordan, the largest online food delivery platform in the Middle East, stepped up to support local communities in myriad ways throughout the year, adapting its operations in order to meet the needs of individuals and families across the Kingdom.

The company shared its latest achievements, lessons, and future plans with local media representatives during a virtual roundtable event.

Recognising the increasingly vital importance of delivery services in a year of worldwide lockdowns and social distancing, talabat Jordan shifted its business model from that of a profit-led business to one of a purpose-led company, and began working tirelessly to provide and deliver essential goods and services to people throughout the country.

This new purpose-driven focus also led the company to expand its geographic reach and create more jobs: Last year, while many businesses and industries were forced to resort to lay-offs and pay cuts, talabat’s in-office workforce grew by 57 per cent, while its number of drivers across Jordan more than doubled.

With talabat Jordan now operating in Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, and Aqaba, the application’s users in the Kingdom increased by 42 per cent in 2020, as more and more customers came to rely on the company for essential goods and services.

Reflecting back on the previous year, Hala Siraj, managing director of talabat Jordan, said, “From the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, we at talabat recognised that we had a responsibility to serve and support local communities however we could. By expanding our services and capabilities in ways that address core needs and increase job opportunities, we have proudly been able to help alleviate some of the socioeconomic burdens caused by the pandemic.

This operational shift represents more than a strategic business decision: it reflects a complete transformation of our business model, toward one that puts purpose and social good at the forefront of everything we do.”

Ayla Oasis Development Company, launched its Christmas calendar that promises fun for the entire family.

Ayla will continue to comply with the government’s COVID-19 regulations, which include wearing masks and physical distancing, and has implemented a set of guidelines that includes frequent sanitising of all the public areas.

Festivities kicked off on December 17 with the opening of the Christmas Open Market at Marina Village, continuing well into January, with activities, events and fun surprises every day excluding Friday, in line with the government’s lockdown guidelines.

This year for the first time, Marina Village and Cloud7 Residences will be ablaze with the season’s ambience, with stunning decorations at every turn and down every street, and a giant snow globe photo booth where unforgettable memories can be preserved.

Ayla’s Marina Village provides its guests with a carefully curated group of seaside retail outlets, including shops, entertainment facilities and hospitality services that exude relaxation and contemporary living. Children will enjoy visiting Santa’s Grotto, full of sparkling decorations, a stunning tree and most important of all, a photo opportunity with Santa! 

At IKEA, we believe in taking social and environmental responsibility throughout our supply chain, as well as being transparent about how we work.

For our wood supply, we deploy a comprehensive due diligence system to secure that the wood we use in our products meets our “strict requirements and legal obligations”, which includes being able to trace where the wood comes from.

Under no circumstances do we accept wood that does not meet our requirements. If the company discovers irregularities, it takes immediate action. During the fall of 2020, IKEA wood supply and forestry specialists proactively performed a routine audit at a supplier in China.

The audit discovered falsified documents related to the origin of the wood. This was a clear violation of the company’s requirements and against the foundation of our business model and values. Therefore, IKEA moved quickly to address it.

In line with its values, Fine Hygienic Holding has announced its support of the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) through providing its anti-viral face masks to those who need it most, Palestinian refugees and UNRWA’s frontline health workers in Gaza as they combat the spread of COVID-19.

Palestinian refugees have been facing extreme difficulties accessing vital essentials and personal protective equipment throughout the crisis, putting many at risk of contracting the virus.

Fine’s donation comes to help mitigate this risk. Fine Hygienic Holding CEO, James Michael Lafferty, said, “Palestinian heritage is at the heart of Fine — our founder, Elia Nuqul, was a Palestinian who worked tirelessly for years to build his company from the ground up and the values he instilled in the business are ones we uphold to this day. One such value is our belief in doing the right thing. Always.

On a personal level, I feel very strongly towards refugees and the reality they face on a daily basis, which is why I am proud to be a part of a company that is determined to aid all its communities, especially those most in need.” In a recent study, which was conducted by the Free University of Berlin and RWTH Aachen University in Germany, it was confirmed that the technology incorporated in the masks effectively eliminates pathogens of all types, including the virus responsible for COVID-19. 

A leading marketing communications group, MENACOM Jordan, is celebrating 25 years of continuous operations in the local market.

During this time, the company has been a trailblazer for the marketing communications sector—both in Jordan and throughout the MENA region—leading the industry through creativity, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to superior client servicing.

Founded in 1995, and driven by the ambitious vision of its leadership team, MENACOM Jordan quickly garnered a reputation for excellence in the market, attracting an ever-growing portfolio of local, regional, and international clients.

With an emphasis on providing comprehensive communications services, MENACOM Jordan has continuously worked to add real value to its clients’ brands and strategic business objectives.

Through its client-centric approach, MENACOM has been a stable, constant force in Jordan’s communications sector, demonstrating sustainable, steady growth in spite of various marketing challenges, from regional instability to economic recessions.

Today, the group is composed of six fully fledged, highly integrated agencies that run the gamut of clients’ communications needs: These include advertising agencies VMLY&R and Intermarkets, marketing and digital agency Wunderman, public relations firm Asda’a BCW, media and content specialists Wavemaker, and the newest addition, retail marketing firm Interface.

“Jobs Now: Going digital during COVID-19”, organised by the international non-governmental organisation SPARK with the contributions of the Qatar Development Fund (QFFD), was held online.

At the meeting, besides the digitalisation opportunities that will pave the way for immigrant SMEs, entrepreneurs, students, future trends and the importance of digitalisation for different industries were discussed in detail.

SPARK’s CEO Yannick Du Pont said: “Although the worldwide pandemic affects our lives deeply, we are going through a period of learning more about technology in our daily and business lives.

We do our jobs by using opportunities offered by technology too and digitalisation is the future of all sectors.

As SPARK, we will continue to support entrepreneurs, students and SMEs to keep up with the transformation in the digitalising to keep their strengths during these challenging period.” SPARK, an international non-governmental development organisation, working to create pathways for young people to rebuild their future, organised an important conference with the support of the Qatar Development Fund (QFFD), a public development institution committed, on behalf of the state of Qatar, to implement external aid projects.

While “Going digital during COVID-19” bringing together national and international business leaders, the advantages of digitalisation were discussed in details for SMEs, entrepreneurs and students who want to invest in different sectors.

Mental health, career and life coaching, early childhood development and family wellbeing are at the core of approximately 50 vodcasts produced by Al Marji’ Publications and Arab Media Network (AMN).“We are very pleased of our cooperation with Al Marji’ Publications and this is in line with our mutual efforts to expand our digital and visual presence to serve our followers with valuable Arabic content,” explains Tareq Abu Lughod, AMN (Abu Lughod Studios) co-founder and chief executive officer.

Publisher and managing director of Al Marji’ Publications, Hind-Lara Mango notes that “relevant to the times, these audio and video recordings are the result of the hard work of over 20 contributing experts in Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailyieh, who share credible advice to support the mental and physical wellness of the family”.

Packed with information relating to inclusion and special needs, self-care, brain development and much more, these vodcasts, which can be sponsored or tailored, come at a time when families are in dire need of support and professional guidance. These vodcasts can be viewed on the YouTube channels of both Mazaj FM and Al Marji’ Publications and on the social media platforms of both partners.