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Amman, March 29 — Under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply (MoITS), Mr. Yarub Qudah, and H.E. the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Jordan, Ms. Stella Kloth, Leaders International for Economic Development organized the closing event of the Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility Alliance (CERA) project, alongside the “Made in Jordan: Powering Local Supply Chains” Expo.

On 3–4 December 2025, the kick-off meeting of the YIELD Project – Youth Innovators Entrepreneurship Launchpad for Deep Tech– took place at the Central Library of the University of Ioannina in Arta. The project is funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.

The MATRIX project (Mediterranean Pathway for Circular Textiles) will officially launch with its Kick-off Meeting on November 26–27, 2025, hosted at the Igualada Fashion Lab (Spain). Funded by the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, MATRIX brings together partners from Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, and Türkiye to drive the transition of the Mediterranean textile and fashion industries toward circular and sustainable production models. The project is supported by a total budget of 1.9 million euros, of which 89% is financed by the European Union.

Catania, 09 October 2025 – A new EU-funded initiative, MEDWISE – Mediterranean Waste Innovations for Sustainable Environments, has officially started under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, uniting partners from Italy, Spain, Lebanon, Jordan, Türkiye and Palestine, to accelerate the transition to a circular and resource-efficient economy in the waste management sector across the Mediterranean region.

Tunis, May 29, 2025 – Under the joint initiative of the TANIT and ECF projects, and with the financial support of the European Union, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts and Creative Tunisia, Leaders International hosted the “Innovate Tunisia: Tourism and Creative Industries” conference at the Mövenpick Hotel Gammarth.

Amman, April 20, 2025 – Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Al Gharaibeh, General Director of the Vocational Training Corporation, Leaders International for Economic Development (LI) signed a strategic agreement today with the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) to implement a series of soft and technical training programs across key governorates, including Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, and Mafraq.

From February 17-20, 2025, Leaders International successfully held the TANIT Connect Bootcamp, in collaboration with Museum Lab and with the generous support of the European Union. This dynamic event, part of the TANIT project, was designed to empower Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), stimulate innovative collaboration, and foster stronger networking connections across Tunisia.

Leaders International, in collaboration with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), proudly hosted the Azraq Entrepreneurial Ideas Competition as part of the NatureWorks Project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jordan. This pitching competition aims to encourage innovation and empower local entrepreneurs in Al Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and Al Dahek Reserve through financial support, Capacity Building opportunities, and project development tailored to the tourism sector.

On September 27, 2024, Leaders International proudly launched the TANIT project, an initiative aimed at fostering sustainable tourism in Tunisia. We were honored to be welcomed by our key partner, the Ministry of Tourism. This significant event brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including representatives from the Presidency of Government, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Agriculture, Youth, and Sports, as well as our key donor, the European Union, and implementation partner, Museum Lab.

On June 26, a vibrant gathering of seventy enthusiastic individuals took place in Zaghouan to celebrate a significant milestone in Tunisia's tourism sector: the launch of the first hiking and adventure route under the Trans Tunisia Trekking Trail (4T) program. This event brought together representatives from various associations, ministries, and the tourism industry, all sharing a passion for exploration and adventure.

The Jordan ICT Connect Learning Exhibition has concluded with remarkable success, thanks to the contributions of incredible speakers, engaged participants, and the support from partners such as Int@j, Berytech, and ANIMA. The event was a significant milestone, marked by the exploration of the latest trends, sharing of valuable insights, and creating meaningful connections among clusters participating from the MENA region and GCC countries. These interactions have ignited hopes for collaborations that could transform the future of ICT in Jordan and beyond.