GEW 2011 kicks-off Tomorrow in Jordan
In synchronization with 110 other countries, Jordan hosts the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 (GEW) for the third consecutive year on Monday, and continues its activities in various cities around Jordan until next Sunday (20th) evening.
- (1888PressRelease) November 14, 2011 - Amman - GEW, organized by Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) and 45 other local and regional establishments, aims at strengthening the culture of entrepreneurship and engaging youth and other society segments in building a better future for the country. With IrisGuard as a strategic partner for the second time, the week's activities shed light on entrepreneurial ideas and experiences that should further establish the Kingdom's role as a regional entrepreneurship hub.
"Preparations for the world's largest single event for innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity are on the way, and we are only a few moments away from its launch. The week is packed with workshops and field activities that continue QRCE's tradition of offering a variety of events and educational opportunities encouraging entrepreneurship and supporting start-up companies," stated Farhan Kalaldeh, Executive Director at QRCE.
"QRCE designed GEW activities and programs to strengthen youth role in economic development, by allowing innovators to turn their ideas into businesses and projects targeting local, regional and global markets," he added.
Kalaldeh appealed to the youth to participate actively in the various events and activities within the GEW, pointing out the added-value workshops, sessions, and discussions could bring to the participants, and the role it could play in developing the youth's capabilities and skills, and the opportunity to meet investors and supporters.
Remarkably, Jordan ranked 16th globally for hosting the GEW 2010. According to the international ranking of 105 countries, Jordan's hosting of the GEW was the best in the region, and worthy to be ranked 1st in the Middle East.
"We believe in the importance of the upcoming generations in developing and leading entrepreneurial projects, in addition to their creativity and ability to support various sectors and industries. We also believe in the importance of investing in human capital, which we consider one of the essential pillars in Jordan, for the sustainability of the economic development. This is what we are emphasizing through our programs conducted in partnership with QRCE and other none-profit organizations," stated Imad Malhas, Founder & CEO of IrisGuard.
"Sponsoring GEW falls within one of the most basic ideas behind our company. We are keen on preparing a suitable environment for innovators to unleash their ideas, turning them into viable projects that could stimulate and sustain development," Malhas added.
A host of renowned innovators, executives, consultants, and entrepreneurs are participating in GEW this year, in addition to governmental and non-governmental supporters, private and international establishments. Many organizations will present workshops on their objectives and programs, and explain how to obtain support and funding, and inspire youth to incubate innovation and creativity.
The event aims at linking youth all around the world via national, regional, and global activities designed to unleash their latent capabilities, allowing millions of young people to participate in thought building that is consistent with the current world situation.
Noting that GEW began in the year 2008 in more than 90 countries, supported by hundreds of companies and establishments to organize thousands of activities and events targeting all society segments, with a special focus on youth, as it is considered the largest strata in society that needs guidance and entrepreneurship development, helping them achieve their ideas and execute them.
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