PRESS RELEASE —
Bank al Etihad recently held an intensive two-day boot camp for SME founders in collaboration
with MoneySmart, a program dedicated to providing communities, individuals, and
companies with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions.
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This edition of the boot camp
was specifically tailored for the founders of SMEs in Jordan, reflecting
Bank al Etihad's recognition of the challenges
faced by SMEs and its belief in the importance of supporting them in driving
economic growth in the country. The bank views this initiative as an integral
part of its social responsibility as a leading financial institution.
The boot camp is a significant
component of Bank al Etihad's
Rise Academy, an
initiative launched to promote financial literacy and equip individuals and
business founders with essential financial skills and habits. Through the boot
camp, participants gain invaluable knowledge and practical tools to manage
their finances effectively and build a solid financial future.
The boot camp took place on July
8th and 9th at Bank al Etihad's training centre, Spark, located in Sweifieh
Village. The event was attended by 68 business founders, who had the
opportunity to learn from a team of financial experts and trainers. These
professionals shared their expertise on various financial topics to support the
participants in business development and money management.
Mahmoud Badwan, Chief SMEs Officer
and Chief Retail Banking Officer at Bank al Etihad shared his perspective on
the boot camp, stating: "At Bank al Etihad, we believe that financial
awareness plays a crucial role in enabling individuals and companies to make
informed financial decisions, overcome challenges, and seize opportunities. We
also believe that entrepreneurs and SMEs are the driving force behind our
economy, and therefore, we are deeply committed to supporting them, both in
terms of financial and non-financial solutions, to help pave their path to
success."
By collaborating with
MoneySmart, Bank al Etihad strides towards achieving one of the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — "
Decent work and economic growth." The bank
believes in the pivotal role of empowering companies in boosting economic
growth and creating employment opportunities.
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