Programme launched to support women-owned enterprises

AMMAN — Bank Al Etihad has collaborated with Endeavor Jordan, a global leader in supporting entrepreneurs, in launching a programme dedicated to enabling women-owned or led enterprises to expand to foreign markets, according to a statement from the bank.

The programme titled "Unlocking Markets with Bank Al Etihad" seeks to help these companies overcome obstacles when seeking to expand and grow in different markets, the statement said.

"Unlocking Markets with Bank Al Etihad" is a two-month export readiness programme that aims to catalyse international expansion for local female-led businesses by introducing a select number of companies to new markets, while helping them build strategic partnerships.

The programme is accepting applications until April 30, 2021 for local businesses across various sectors, the statement said.