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November 14, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, will once again be the official sponsor and strategic partner of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2020, a move that is in line with its continuous support of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Jordan. This year, the GEW events, which will be held virtually from November 16 until November 22, 2020, is organized...

November 8, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: For the second consecutive year, Umniah has announced a writing competition for university students on its blog, “The 8Log”, a move that is directly in line with the company’s continuous support of the country’s educational sector. The competition, which will kick off on November 8, 2020, is being held for the second year in a...

October 18, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: As part of its strategy to continuously provide its clients with the highest value-added services, Umniah has launched a cutting-edge virtual cloud-based computer service, which provides its corporate clients with a virtual working space that offers them more flexibility than the traditional computer work station.   This service, which is hosted by Umniah, provides users...

October xx, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, held a virtual design thinking online session in cooperation with the Al-Ahliyya Amman University, a move that is directly in line with its continuous efforts to support Jordanian startups and entrepreneurs. The seminar, which was entitled “Spark Your Innovation,” delved into the latest advances in the world of innovation and...

October 21, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: In line with its strategy to provide continuous support to both the education and health sectors, Umniah recently hosted a virtual discussion session entitled “Contributions of the Healthy Schools Program to Children” in cooperation with the Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS).   Pediatrician and pediatric critical care consultant Dr. Firas Rabi discussed the importance of...

October 25, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: As part of its continuous efforts to increase awareness surrounding the risks of cyberthreats and the challenges they pose to Jordan’s business environment and its national economy, Umniah has relaunched its Cyber Security Academy. The academy, which is operated in cooperation with the Center for Consulting and Continuous Education at the Al-Ahliyya Amman University, is...

October 25, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah has signed a cooperation agreement with “Altibbi”, the largest and most comprehensive digital health platform for the Arab world. The platform, which provides reliable medical content by accredited physicians, will now be accessible to Umniah subscribers through “umnicoin”. Subscribers can exchange their credit from the loyalty program for online medical consultations at any time...

October 7, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: In view of the increased demand for home-based Internet services, both for business and education, Umniah has launched a number of new Fiber home and On the Go Internet offers, with privileges and added-value benefits for the entire family.   When creating the new packages, Umniah paid particular attention to the needs of the youth...

11 October 2020, Amman, Jordan: Mastercard and UWallet, have announced a long-term exclusive partnership to foster digital payment innovations and advance financial inclusion across the country. As part of this landmark deal, UWallet, Umniah’s payment service provider, will offer customers innovative digital payment solutions including virtual and contactless cards, payments through mobile phones and other wearable devices, as well as loyalty...

September 26, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: As part of Umniah’s commitment to upholding the values of a positive and progressive work environment, CEO Ziad Shatara announced that the company has rolled out a more flexible work policy that embraces remote working. Through the new policy, Umniah cements its belief in the implementation of international best practices in the arena of human...

September 14, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah has signed a new partnership agreement with Abwaab that allows users of the educational platform to exchange their umnicoin credit towards instructive programs offered by the platform. Abwaab, an online educational platform for secondary students established in 2019, allows users to study at their own pace, and currently teaches the national Jordanian curriculum for...

September xx, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, hosted a virtual online session held in conjunction with World Entrepreneurship Day on August 21, during the session, the Minister of Youth Dr. Fares Al Braizat affirmed that technology and youth are the two main drivers for the development and enrichment of entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. During the online session,...

September 8, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, partnered with Step Conference and sponsored the participation of 13 startups at the annual international STEP conference, a move that is in line with its continuous efforts to support entrepreneurs and to offer them opportunities for networking and access to financing. The conference, which was held virtually this year between...

August 9, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: As part of Umniah’s strongly held belief in the importance entrepreneurship and supporting the Kingdom’s business environment, The Tank, Umniah’s business incubator, participated in the Second National Forum for Youth Entrepreneurs

July 27, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: The Tank, Umniah’s entrepreneurship and innovation incubator, recently welcomed Jordan’s Minister of Youth Fares Braizat, who was briefed on the company’s role in the business sector and its work on advancing entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. Braizat’s visit to The Tank was part of a more comprehensive tour the Jordanian minister made on July 20, 2020,...

September 2, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah, a subsidiary of Batelco Bahrain, has expanded its fiber-optic services to reach homes and businesses in the New Zarqa area of the Zarqa governorate. The move, which signals another step in its fiber-optic expansion plans, brings the number of areas that Umniah covers with this service to eight, namely New Zarqa, Hay Al-Baraka, Khalidi...

August 18, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: Umniah and its strategic partners have announced the launch of UWallet, a newer and more advanced version of its Mahfazati app. Umniah subscribers can now download the new app to take advantage of an integrated system that includes all the latest services designed to manage all their financial transactions through their mobile phones effectively, safely...

August 25, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: In line with its continuous efforts to support those with disabilities and help them integrate better into their communities, Umniah has participated in and funded the Hotline for the Deaf (114), which provides a platform for the hearing impaired that allows them to communicate by video, free of charge, using a custom-made application. A memorandum...

Umniah Successfully Adapted its Operations in Response to the New Conditions Imposed by the Pandemic The challenges facing Jordan since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic over two months ago that resulted in a series of preventative measures and arrangements by the government to preserve the health of its citizens and protect the country, spurred Umniah to adapt its operations...

August 16, 2020 – Amman, Jordan: As part of its strategy to support the communities in which it operates, Umniah announced the launch of its USales application, which provides job opportunities for university students or those would like to diversify their sources of income. The USales app, which will also help the company increase its footprint in the Kingdom, was created...