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in creating a conducive environment technologies. For this reason, we are provide the trainees with a comprehensive
that suits their aspirations and develops pleased to join hands with Rihal to train training program that will help them gain
their skills. The "Generation Z" program a group of trainees of the Generation Z knowledge and develop their career in one
reflects Omantel's vision towards youth program in RPA to add to their experience of the booming industries in the current
in terms of empowering them, enhancing and knowledge. In turn, Azzan bin Qais Al digital economy.” It should be noted that
their leadership capabilities by providing Kindi, CEO of Rihal, said: “This cooperation RPA technology, which is part of Omantel's
an environment that helps them to gain between Rihal and Omantel aims to operations, is one of the services provided
hands-on experiences, identify challenges, enhance cooperation, share practical by Rihal. The technology reduces time and
and come out with practical solutions, he knowledge and experiences and develop effort with high efficiency. The training
added. "Life is moving at a fast pace due future skills among Omani youths. In program will help the training keep
to rapid successive modern technologies response to a question about Rihal’s role abreast with the developments in the field
and developments. Young people have in the training plan, Al Kindi noted that RPA of information automation. It will also
proven that they are the best to keep pace is one of Rihal's core areas of expertise. complete the RPA program, which already
with such developments and modern The Process Automation department will started at Omantel.

Orange Jordan and int@j Launch “Inspiring
Change Through Digital World” Award

Under the umbrella of the SHETECHS initiative, Orange Jordan and encouraging their achievements, in addition to enabling
and the Information and Communication Technology Association more women to harness their potential and achieve excellence,
(Int@j), launched the “Inspiring Change through Digital World” especially in the digital sector. This stems from Orange’s role as
award, to celebrate and encourage women entrepreneurs in the a responsible digital leader committed to digital inclusion, where
ICT sector. The projects will be evaluated by a specialized jury gender equality across all areas is one of the company's top
to select 3 winners among all the applicants. The criteria for priorities. He also noted that Orange continues its work towards
participating in the award include that the female applicant has gender equity, empowering women both within the company,
an innovative idea, and is the founder, partner, CEO or MD in a boosting their professional advancement and reach to leadership
startup or project based in Jordan. The projects selected should positions, and outside the company through sustainable programs
have the potential for a sustainable social and environmental across the Kingdom that give women the opportunity to acquire
impact, in addition to being innovative and competitive, and either digital and entrepreneurial skills for free, as part of the company's
at the growth stage or ready to implement a prototype. CEO of corporate social responsibility strategy. Marigny pointed out
Orange Jordan, Thierry Marigny reaffirmed the company’s wish to that women represent 25.2% of the company's workforce, while
empower leading women in digital development, by appreciating 20.9% of managerial positions are held by females, with two
women on the executive committee. The company has twice
obtained the Gender Equality European & International Standard
(GEEIS) by Bureau Veritas, a global standard for promoting a
culture of gender equality in the workplace, where the company
improved its performance and achieved a score of 4 out of 5. Ruba
Darwish, a member of the Int@j board of directors and head of
the SHETECHS initiative, stressed the importance of this award to
showcase the great efforts made by women in their work and the
community, noting that such awards would encourage women in
the ICT sector. Darwish stressed the competence and experience
of women working in ICT and their ability to innovate and create.
Stating that Jordanian women graduates, given their scientific
and practical skills, have a prominent role to play in transforming
innovative ideas into feasible projects in all sectors, mainly health,
education, sustainable development, and technology. Darwish
emphasized that the association will continue to work to increase
the ratio of female participation in the sector, and facilitate their
contribution to the digital economy transition. SHETECHS is an
initiative launched by Int@j to connect female graduates with ICT
companies, facilitating their job search and ensuring that they
have the technical and digital skills needed.

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