AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and the Jordanian-Emirati Women Business Council (JEWBC) on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and partnership between businesswomen in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.

 

The agreement, signed by ACC President Khalil Haj Tawfiq and Council Chairperson Amal Hadabi, aims to facilitate collaboration in areas including information exchange, investment opportunities and joint projects.

 

According to ACC statement, the memorandum provides for the exchange of reports, studies, and relevant data, the preparation of joint research, invitations for delegation visits, and proposals to address challenges affecting bilateral trade.

 

It also calls for joint initiatives to enhance economic and commercial awareness among members, educational campaigns, training programmes, exhibitions, and the promotion of innovation and creative skills through institutional partnerships.

 

Hadabi expressed pride in the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and the UAE and underscored the importance of unifying efforts to enhance the role of Arab women in the economic sector.

 

She revealed that the Council plans to hold a conference on "Artificial Intelligence, Women, and Entrepreneurship" in Amman next April, the first of its kind in Jordan, with a subsequent edition to be held in the UAE.

 

The Council also intends to establish an honorary advisory board comprising prominent business figures and representatives from both public and private sectors.

 

Statistics from the ACC indicate that 3,298 individual establishments are registered under women’s ownership, while women partners in establishments and companies number 10,806.