Participants reviewed the most prominent projects and programs scheduled for implementation during 2026, and discussed cooperation mechanisms among network members to integrate initiatives and expand the base of beneficiaries. Ahmed Ghonimat, Director of the Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Center in Aqaba affiliated with the Jordan River Foundation, presented a briefing on the institution's current and future programs and projects in Aqaba, and opportunities for cooperation with network members, supporting the development of programs and services provided to youth and those with entrepreneurial ideas and projects.
Ghonimat expressed his pride in participating in the Aqaba Entrepreneurial Network meeting, emphasizing the importance of the meeting in supporting entrepreneurship, empowering youth, and enhancing innovation.
He pointed to the importance of unifying efforts and building partnerships between institutions, the private sector, and entrepreneurs, contributing to transforming young people's ideas into sustainable projects and opportunities.
He praised the role of the Jordan River Foundation in supporting youth and women through empowerment, training, entrepreneurship, and innovation programs, affirming that the Aqaba Entrepreneurial Network represents an important platform for enhancing networking and integrating efforts, and for establishing a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in the local community.
It is noteworthy that the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority leads the Aqaba Entrepreneurial Network, which includes 35 active institutions, aiming to support innovation and entrepreneurship, stimulate economic growth, and build a sustainable entrepreneurial system in the governorate, which was established as part of the 'Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economic Development and Employment' project implemented by the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), jointly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, in partnership with TTi.
