Blue Economy Incubator inaugurated in Aqaba to support entrepreneurial projects

He also attended a workshop on preparing the professional plan and standard for the occupation of occupational health and safety in maritime activities, which aims to identify the competencies and skills necessary to practice the profession in accordance with clear professional requirements and standards that take into account the nature of the work and the risks associated with the maritime sector.

Al-Oran pointed out the importance of supporting innovation and entrepreneurial projects in the field of the blue economy, due to the opportunities it provides for developing new economic activities that invest in marine potential in a sustainable manner and achieve a balance between the requirements of economic growth and the preservation of the marine environment.

He stressed the importance of developing an occupational health and safety system in maritime activities, as a fundamental pillar for protecting workers, improving the work environment, and aligning professional requirements with the specificity and risks of these activities.

The visit comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation between the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and the Jordan River Foundation in the areas of the blue economy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development of competencies and professional standards in the maritime sector, in a way that contributes to supporting its sustainability and preserving its resources.