1. QRCE enters into strategic partnership with MowgliFoundationTo enable the sustainable development of societies in Jordan through thementoring and evolution of entrepreneurs and leaders21stApril 2013: Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) and the MowgliFoundation (Mowgli), the award winning, UK-headquartered mentoring organizationthat recruits, trains and matches mentors with entrepreneurs and leaders across theMENA region, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) upon whichQRCE, Mowglis newly appointed empowered partner in Jordan, will organize andimplement the Foundations mentoring programs in the Kingdom.The collaboration seeks to provide a solid platform to inspire, connect and guideentrepreneurs whilst empowering them to achieve their business and personalpotential, ultimately encouraging sustainable social and economic development.Upon signing the MoU, Mowgli will share its expertise, knowledge and tools withQRCE to enable them to run the mentoring programs in Jordan in the future. QRCEwill promote the benefits of mentoring among entrepreneurs and will encouragethem to take part in the mentoring programs that will be organized across thecountry.In his comment on the partnership, QRCE Executive Director, Farhan Kalaldeh,said: We are pleased to partner with the Mowgli Foundation which has developeda unique mentoring model in the MENA region over the years. We are excitedabout offering the Mowgli Mentoring Experience (MME) in Jordan and adding morevalue to Jordanian entrepreneurs and start ups.Upon signing the MoU, Mowgli Chief Executive Officer, Helen Al-Uzaizi, said: Wecontinuously strive to place mentoring at the heart of entrepreneurship andleadership development across the MENA region. Since 2008, we have workedhard to build the critical support needed to encourage the growth of SMEs, whichwe believe are the backbone of sustainable economic and social development.Through partnering with QRCE, we strongly believe that we will be able to furtherenhance and expand our programs in Jordan and support the development of thelocal entrepreneurship ecosystem. We are keen on developing local programs, withlocal partners to support Jordans entrepreneurial vision. This is a real milestone forus and we are eager and excited at the prospects.For his part, Eng. Omar Hamarneh, the Executive Chairman of iPARK, the parentorganization for QRCE, said: Our support for this partnership is part of our offering

2. to Jordans entrepreneurship ecosystem. This partnership complements ourservices, which are aimed at enabling and accelerating the growth of start upcompanies through incubation, entrepreneurship development programs,commercialization and intellectual property services, as well as matchmaking withinvestors.-Ends-About Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE):A Non-Profit organization established in 2004 to help develop TechnologyEntrepreneurship in Jordan. The Center is part of iPARK & El Hassan Science City,and plays the role of a national Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship. As partof QRCE strategic plan, the Center is implementing a comprehensive initiativefocusing on four key areas: Networking, Recognition & Awareness, CapacityBuilding & Support, and Funding. Over the last five years, the center has organizedmany activities that benefited thousands of entrepreneurs, professionals & studentsin Jordan. For more information please visit: www.qrce.orgAbout the Mowgli Foundation:The Mowgli Foundation is an award winning, UK-headquartered mentoringorganisation which was founded in 2008 by successful serial entrepreneur, TonyBury to support the sustainable development of societies through the mentoring andevolution of entrepreneurs and leaders.Mowgli provides mentoring that inspires, connects and guides entrepreneurs andleaders to overcome lifes personal and business challenges through: Interactive,experiential and transformational Kickstart workshops, a unique environment foraccelerated relationship building, mentor training and matching and engagementwithin a learning and mentoring focused global alumni network which exceeds 560.Through Mowglis unique and unparalleled Mowgli Mentoring Experience (MME)mentoring programs, entrepreneurs and leaders are empowered to achieve theirpersonal and business potential. To date, Mowgli supports over 260 entrepreneurswith mentors within 8 countries; Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Algeria, Egypt,Qatar and UK.In December 2012, Mowgli was recognised with the Mohammed bin Rashid Awardfor Young Business Leaders Award for the Best Mentor Network in the ArabRegion. For more information please visit: www.mowgli.org.ukFor more information, please callPR Launchers / Tel: 0096265520681 - Fax: 0096265520681Email: info@PRLaunchers.com Web: www.PRLaunchers.com