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Estarta’s Incubator Program 2023

Estarta just celebrated the successful conclusion of its ninth Incubator Program, marking a significant milestone. This accomplishment is a celebration for all the graduates who started on this profound journey as well as a testimonial to Estarta’s dedication to developing talent.

What is Estarta’s Incubator Program?

The Incubator Program at Estarta is a special project that personifies the values of growth and cooperation. Estarta brings its talent development objective to Jordanian universities in collaboration with NetAcad. The Estarta team conducts educational presentations at institutions all throughout Jordan each year. Those who have backgrounds in network engineering, IT, communication engineering, computer science, or similar areas are then encouraged to apply. The main targets for this program are fresh college graduates and students in their final year of university.

The full program lasts roughly a year, beginning in January and ending around August. Participants take part in monthly sessions over this time, which are normally held on the first Friday of each month. These cover a wide range of pertinent subjects and give aspiring professionals essential knowledge and insights.

Incubator Graduation Ceremony

The program’s grand graduation ceremony, which typically occurs in September, is its high point. It represents the fruition of months of effort, devotion, and education.

The graduates, those who completed the program, received well-deserved certificates during this ceremony, marking their full completion of the incubator program. It is more than just a piece of paper; it is a representation of their development, dedication, and preparedness to contribute to the tech sector!

The Future of the ICT Sector

Beyond teaching, this initiative acts as a link between chances in a top digital business and promising young brains.

When Estarta notices a hiring need, they go to the talent pool built up through the Incubator Program. These applicants have completed extensive training, guaranteeing they have the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field. In other words, they are not merely recent graduates.

Estarta Celebrating Success

The latest graduation ceremony was a rousing success. The graduates spoke highly of the overall experience, praising the priceless insights they had obtained and the doors that had been opened for them.

Estarta’s Incubator Program remains a pillar of catapulting young professionals into successful professions as they continue to progress and expand.

Initiatives like the Incubator program shine a light on the route for aspiring professionals and help to build a strong, qualified workforce in the constantly changing digital industry. The ninth class of graduates is evidence that the future of technology is in capable hands, given the correct chances and supervision. Congratulations to all of the graduates, and best wishes for many more fruitful endeavors in the future!

Orange Jordan provided telecommunications sponsorship for the second edition of the “Climate Change” competition launched by the Jordan Green Building Council in cooperation with the French Embassy and the French Institute of Jordan. The competition aims to train students at the Council’s member universities in their third or fourth year to develop environmental projects with an impact.

The sponsorship is part of Orange Jordan’s environmental efforts and commitment to its role as a platinum member of the Jordan Green Building Council.

This year’s Climate Change competition focuses on three key challenges: energy, urban planning, and water management using nature-based solutions.

The competition provides training to help participants grow their knowledge and ensure that their projects align with Jordan’s Green Growth National Action Plan 2021-2025, the global sustainable development goals, and the French Embassy’s vision for sustainability.

Participants will submit their projects to a jury of experts for evaluation. The first-place winner will receive a free scholarship to France and the second and third place winners will receive valuable prizes from Orange Jordan.

Reaffirming its commitment to supporting environmental initiatives, Orange Jordan emphasized the importance of the Climate Change competition in inspiring and empowering young talents to develop viable innovations that can help tackle pressing environmental challenges, such as climate change and its repercussions.

“We prioritize sustainability and preservation of the environment in our business and society. Our sponsorship of the competition is in line with our efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change, including our commitment to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2040. To achieve this ambition, we have adopted clean energy, the circular economy, and responsible methods of waste management and recycling”, added Orange Jordan.

On September 12, 2023, Estarta’s first “Quit Smoking with Yousef Abu Hadba” session was set in motion. It goes without saying that Estarta is committed to assisting its people in their quest to put their health and wellbeing first, such as by supporting them to quit smoking.

The voice behind the campaign, Yousef Abu Hadba, deserves recognition for his dedication to assisting people in escaping smoking’s grip. Under the umbrella of this campaign, he hopes to provide people with the tools they need to live healthy lives without the negative impacts of smoking.

The seminars offer anyone trying to stop smoking helpful advice and assistance. As a mentor, Yousef Abu Hadba provides insightful tips to assist people in overcoming obstacles and reclaiming control over their lives.

These workshops are intended to provide participants with knowledge, techniques, and support because giving up smoking is a really major decision. The program discusses the negative effects of smoking, how to deal with cravings, and how to handle stress and withdrawal without turning to harmful habits.

Lastly, Estarta is committed to promoting a healthier community, and Yousef Abu Hadba’s advice is priceless. Together, they seek to empower people to make better decisions and create a world without smoke.

• MEPS Fast transforms smart phones into merchant point of sale (POS) terminals enabling businesses in Jordan to benefit from contactless payments.

Middle East Payment Services, the Jordan’s most innovative payment service provider today announced its strategic collaboration with PayTabs, Saudi Arabia’s award-winning payments powerhouse to launch the latest version of the ‘Tap to phone’ soft POS application: MEPS FAST.

‘Tap to phone’ facilitates secure contactless payments from small businesses in retail, tourism, leisure, delivery and logistics, entertainment, hospitality, food and beverage. A breakthrough innovation by Arabia’s PayTabs in Levant’s fintech space, soft POS enables retailers, boutiques, kiosks, delivery companies and other small businesses to accept contactless payments via their smart phones. The MEPS Fast mobile app transforms merchants’ personal Android phones into high-speed point of sale terminals, enabling seamless acceptance of contactless payments from NFC enabled MasterCards and Visa cards.

According to Statistica, the Digital Payments market in Jordan is projected to grow by 14.13% from 2023 up to 2027 resulting in a market volume of US$12.25bn in 2027. In January, the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) allowed all e-payment companies and banks operating in the Kingdom to set a new ceiling for contactless payments – one transaction should not exceed JD100 and the total value of transactions per day should not exceed JD300. Contactless payments in Jordan witnessed a boom after the Central Bank, in late 2020, obliged all banks and e-payment companies not to issue cards or use points of sale (POS) devices that do not support contactless features. In fact, contactless payments made in 2022 represent 37% of the total value of e-payments in Jordan. With this promising market growth, thousands of merchants will now be able to rely purely on contactless software-based solutions to accept payments. MEPS Fast aims to penetrate new merchant segment and replace where applicable physical POS devices.

For Jordanian retailers, the key advantage of soft POS over traditional POS machines is that the MEPS Fast app does not require additional hardware. Once downloaded the solution will be available to retailers round the clock, facilitating digital payments at any hour. MEPS Fast also supports the ‘PIN on Glass’ feature so the PIN entry will be made directly on PCI certified touchscreen payment devices.

As an added benefit for retailers, MEPS also announced a collaboration with Huawei to purchase discounted Android devices that may be paid in 12 easy monthly installments at 0% interest. The discounted price on the devices will be exclusive for MEPS merchants in Smart Buy.

Mr. Ali Abdel Jabbar, CEO of Middle East Payment Services Company, said:” The launch of the newer version MEPS Fast is a reinforcement of the company’s slogan “Powered by Innovation,” which distinguishes MEPS from other competitors in Jordan through its continuous deployment of the latest solutions. This unique service is in line with the company’s vision towards achieving financial inclusion in Jordan and expanding our customer base of merchants, with the focus on small and medium-sized companies such as home delivery, transportation, and distribution companies.”

Eyad Musharbash PayTabs’ Regional General Manager for Levant & Southern Gulf concluded, “Facilitating secure digital payments is a game changer in Levant’s payments landscape. We are excited to once again partner with MEPS to bring innovative, low-cost acceptance solutions that meet the evolving payment needs of small businesses in Jordan. The convenience, security, and ease-of-use provided by MEPS Fast will undoubtedly boost businesses’ capabilities while enhancing consumers’ payment experience.”