Business Club

AMMAN — Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts recently recognised Al Marji' Publications, publishers of Family Flavours and Nakahat 'Ailiyeh magazines, in an awards ceremony at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea.

Al Marji' Publications’ partnership with Mövenpick  Hotels and Resorts spans more than a decade; it has been based on promoting the hotel's five branches through social, digital and print media, including through the company’s tourist  guide Aqaba Seasons.

In addition, the hotles have been actively and strategically engaged in the magazines' various health,wellness, fashion  and corporate social responsibility activities.

At the ceremoney, Mövenpickalso honoured other partners who have had an impact on its success in Jordan. Several tourism agencies, as well as others in the tourism industry and media, attended the awards ceremony. 

The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j), jointly with CONVTECH are offering the first international Internet of Things (IoT) Training and Certification Programmes in the Arab world, offered by the Global ICT Training and Certifications Pte Ltd from Singapore.

The training, which will take place in Amman, is part of a memorandum of understanding signed last June between inta@j with the GICT Training & Certification (GICT) to establish an institutional framework for cooperation between the two parties. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new term referring a new generation of the Internet (the network) that allows communication between interconnected devices, which include devices, sensors, tools, and different AI tools.

Int@j Chairman Bashar Hawamdeh said: ”IoT training was based on the best international practices…, as the IoT will not monopolised by a country, region, or a company, but it will…be available worldwide.” CONVTECH CEO Feras Mahmoud Diab said this certificate enables recipients to work professionally on the IoT, adding that training will not be limited to one field, instead enabling programmers, developers, system analysts and others to benefit, as the Internet of things overlaps with all sectors.

In celebration of the Global Customer Appreciation Week (GCAW), Marriott International Group in Jordan visited Abi Hurayra Orphan Care Centre in Hay Nazzal to spend a day with the kids and revamp their classrooms.

The day started by cleaning the classrooms and painting the walls, to offer the students an inviting and clean study environment.

Teams from the seven participating hotels; Sheraton Amman Al Nabil, Amman Marriott, Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa, Petra Marriott Hotel, W Amman, St. Regis and Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba, enjoyed a loving and energetic lunch with the children at the centre.

The GCAW is an opportunity to highlight the internationally acclaimed customer service provided by Marriott International Group associates. Throughout this week, associates from around the world come together to express their appreciation and celebrate the success of all fruitful collaboration.

Orange Jordan launched The Gift, a new awareness campaign, simultaneously with the group’s launch. The campaign was announced during a press conference, held by the CEO of Orange Jordan, Thierry Marigny, and a number of executives on Thursday.

With the slogan "We all have great power, we all have great responsibility", The Gift aims to highlight the safe, secure and responsible use of the internet on all devices to protect users of all ages and interests.

Marigny said modern technologies provide immense opportunities for users, but at the same time, many responsibilities for better use, noting that the company offers a wide range of concrete products and services to provide customers with information or tools designed to help them use technology safely and responsibly.

The “Gift” campaign focuses on protecting users from cyberbullying, considering the impacts of online activities on other users and the society, utilising technologies to strengthen social connections and effective communication, preventing screen addiction, as well as promoting public road safety.

MALTA — The American University sponsored, during the past few days, an international forum for Arab businesswomen that focused on the distinguished investment environment in Malta. More than 100 Arab businesswomen, including dozens of leading Jordanian women, participated in the forum, titled “The Arab-European Businesswomen Forum”.

The American University, which is owned by a Jordanian investor, Engineer Hani Salah, hosted the gathering to highlight the importance of investing in Malta, being one of the most prominent destinations for entrepreneurship in various fields.

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Ali Al Hussein, Jabal Amman Publishers, together with the renowned Jordanian mountaineer Mustafa Salameh, have just launched Everest the first story of the 7 Summits series — an exciting 7-book children’s series featuring the seven summits of the world.

This series — a first of its kind in Arabic — provides extensive geographic, scientific and cultural knowledge to pre-teens between 9 and 13 years old, through enjoyable stories, featuring a first-class Jordanian Arab adventurer, Mostafa Salameh, who was once a refugee child living in Al Wihdat Camp, one of Jordan’s refugee camps, and grew to believe in himself and follow his dreams.

“I have collaborated with Jabal Amman Publishers to launch this series, which intends to encourage children and youth to pursue their dreams by learning about conscious adventure,” Salameh said.

Commenting on this step, Sinan Sweis, the founder and director of Jabal Amman Publishers, noted, “As we launch this series, we share the same vision with Mustafa in aiming to inspire and encourage youth to challenge their current social and economic situations.” 

EY Jordan has announced the names of the finalists for this year’s Emerging EY Entrepreneur of The Year category of the Entrepreneur of The Year award programme, held annually in Jordan .

All eight finalists — representing six companies -have demonstrated outstanding forward-thinking and leadership skills within their respective industries.

The finalists for this year’s Emerging EY Entrepreneur Of The Year category are Mohammad Jaber and Rami Qawasmi of Mawdoo3; Sari Sulaymaniyn of Aoun; Yahya Aqel of Aumet; Kais Hassan of arabot;  Munzer Fahoum and Jalal Masarweh of Amman Academy; and Ahmed Moor of liwwa. Finalists will be assessed by an independent judging panel, based on six criteria: Entrepreneurial spirit, value creation, strategic direction, national and global impact, innovation and personal integrity/purpose-driven leadership.

Running in its ninth consecutive year in Jordan, the Entrepreneur of The Year programme celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional Jordanian entrepreneurs, leading thriving businesses. The country winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Jordan and the winner of the Emerging EY Entrepreneur Of The Year category will be announced during the award ceremony, slated for December 2019. 

Abdali Medical Centre, the newest multi-specialty hospital in Amma, Jordan has started operations successfully and is delivering patient-centred care and medical services to both its local and international patients.

The hospital is also making healthcare affordable and accessible to its community. Abdali Medical Centre has signed agreements with several Jordanian and global insurance companies that include GIG, Solidarity First Insurance, Newton,Globemed (Wataniya insurance, Middle East Insurance, Zain), MedNet, NatHealth (Orange, Metlife-alico), Alliance, Next Care and Aetna International.

In addition, most international insurance companies accept reimbursement. As part of its commitment to increase access to healthcare for all patients, the hospital is keeping prices in line with other private hospitals in Jordan.

Abdali Medical Centre offers high-quality services at competitive prices, thanks to its efficiency and quality, driven by the adoption of the latest technologies as well as the experience and integrity of its doctors. Abdali Medical Centre follows the best practice and standardisation supported by the latest technology and led by highly experienced doctors.

The hospital has already seen over 9,000 patients since its opening at the end of July with an average of 98 per cent patient satisfaction. 

On the occasion of Family Literacy Month and to dispel myths about dyslexia, Al Marji’ Publications invited its Educational Psychologist Dina Halaseh from Mind Matters to assist parents in effectively addressing their children’s reading challenges through a candid discussion today.

“Dyslexia causes difficulties in reading, writing, and spelling, but our focus today is on helping struggling readers,”explains Hind-Lara Mango, publisher and managing director of Al Marji’ Publications, publishers of Jordan’s only parenting magazines-Family Flavours and Nakahat ‘Ailiyeh.

Readers Bookshop, Mind Matters and Juthour organic food sponsor joined forces with Al Marji’ Publications to host this event.

Halaseh advised parents that “dyslexia is related to how a child processes sounds and links the sounds to the symbol when reading”.

As a brain trainer, Halaseh works with children and adults to develop their cognitive abilities through her centre, Mind Matters. Chief executive officer of THE Group, Imad Bukhari noted that “Dyslexia affects thousands of children across the country; no child should have to struggle with a disorder when there are proven methods to help”.

The Housing Bank has announced its sponsorship of the Jordanian Premier Basketball League 2019-2020, which kicked off earlier this month, under the title “The Housing Bank Basketball Premier League”, and will continue until the end of January next year.

Professional teams are competing for the title at Al Hussein Youth City/Prince Hamzah Hall, and at Al Hassan Hall in Irbid. The bank’s sponsorship is in line with its role as a national institution that supports the youth and sports sectors.

The Housing Bank believes in the ability of this age group to bring about positive change for the society. The Bank believes it is essential to develop and integrate young talents and capabilities within various community and sports activities.

The Housing Bank’s support of the Premier Basketball League is part of its social responsibility and attests to the Bank’s commitment to cooperate with the Jordan Basketball Federation to give national teams and clubs the support they need to grow and develop their capabilities.