- 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
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