Over the past century, the expansion of global economies has posed environmental challenges that demand a radical rethink in our priorities, habits, and systems.
What COVID-19 vaccines mean for recovery of travel MSMEs
With the recent rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the light at the end of the tunnel is starting to shine for the tourism industry. However, the process of approval, production, and distribution will still take plenty of time – possibly till the end of 2021
Telehealth to make cities smarter
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the ways in which medical services can be provided in an unprecedented manner. On short notice, hospitals had to endure unusual strain on their services; which ultimately led to supply shortages and a great reduction in the number of patients who could be admitted to their facilities.
Smart traffic management for smarter cities in MENA
Once dubbed as “the technology that can end traffic jams”, it is no secret that the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to promote efficient transportation has been heavily praised in recent years;
New economic opportunities for refugees and host communities in Jordan
The outbreak of the virus has so far caused an economic fallout all over the world. As COVID-19 cases increase, commodity prices decrease, unemployment rises, stock markets flounder, and value chains continue to fail
Trade shows: their importance and predicted changes during and post COVID-19
The outbreak of the virus has so far caused an economic fallout all over the world. As COVID-19 cases increase, commodity prices decrease, unemployment rises, stock markets flounder, and value chains continue to fail
eStartup Academy: Building Capabilities for the Future Work (TRANSFER)
In an effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry, TRANSFER, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union, creates an innovative entrepreneurship and startups curriculum within partner universities in Tunisia and Palestine.
Innovation Support Programme for the Southern Neighborhood
As part of the greater Innovation Support Programme, funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), this project primarily aims to support the public and private sector, as well as financial intermediaries within the designated Southern Neighbourhood countries
JADE: Jordanian Action for the Development of Enterprises
JADE is creating a systemic change in the enterprise ecosystem by supporting the development of an inclusive and innovative private-sector that ultimately leads to economic growth and development across Jordan. It supports capacity building initiatives to help portfolio companies better understand their industry and connect to possible partners, experts, and customers around the world.
PASS: Palestinian Startup Support Program
PASS has followed a bottom-up approach in developing the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Palestine. It has focused on the grassroots level to improve the Palestinian entrepreneurial capacity and widen its horizons