AMMAN - HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal
Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), received in his office a delegation representing
the Jordan-American Business Council (JABC) to discuss means of joint
cooperation between the two parties, as well as the launch of a strategic
partnership with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International (TAG-Consult). The partnership
aims at supporting innovation and digital transformation, while also
strengthening economic and technical cooperation.
The cooperation was established under a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) signed between the two sides, stipulating the development of joint initiatives,
exchange expertise and knowledge, institutional capacity building, and the
expansion of international partnerships in priority sectors, positively
contributing to the support of knowledge-based economic development.
During the meeting, the two parties emphasized that the rapid
advancement in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, digital transformation,
and the knowledge-based economy necessitates investing in the human capital,
enhancing innovation, and strengthening cooperation among educational
institutions, public-private sectors, professional organizations, and governments.
It is worth mentioning that the partnership between the two parties
will focus on implementing programs and initiatives in the fields of
entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, emerging technologies, capacity building,
professional development, digital education, international-accredited
certificates, workforce development, and expanding access to international
markets. It will also enhance cooperation in technology, trade, investment,
logistics services, and education.
In this context, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that the future belongs to
individuals who are capable of investing in knowledge, innovation, and human.
He affirmed that partnerships serve as channels of cooperation between nations,
encompassing expertise with opportunities, and contributing to building more
competitive and sustainable global economy.
He went on to express his pride in the collaboration with JABC in
launching shared initiatives that empower individuals, enhance institutional
capacities, and support international cooperation.
For their part, JABC delegation asserted the importance of this
partnership in expanding channels of cooperation by connecting companies,
entrepreneurs and institutions with business networks and international
markets. This is in addition to launching shared initiatives in the fields of
training, knowledge transfer, capacity building, innovation, and business
development.
It is worth mentioning that the partnership builds upon TAG-Consult’s
regional and international expertise in the fields of strategic consulting,
institutional and digital transformation, AI, and professional education. This aligns
with the Council’s wide network of relations in the United States which would
effectively and successfully contribute to launching qualitative projects that
support investment, enhance economic growth, and establish sustainable
institutional cooperation between the two parties.