On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Jordan Dates Association (JODA), represented by its Secretary, Dr. Yousef Murad, on behalf of the Association’s President, Eng. Anwar Haddad, signed with the Vocational Training Corporation, represented by its Director General, Dr. Ahmed Al-Gharaibeh, under the generous patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Labor, Eng. Khaled Al-Bakr, and His Excellency the Minister of Youth, Eng. Raed Al-Adwan, a memorandum of understanding for joint cooperation in the fields of training, exchange of expertise, and organizing events related to the nature of joint activities between the two parties. This agreement aims to raise the efficiency of workers in the palm and dates sector and maintain the quality of the Jordanian product and its competitiveness in the international market.
The Jordan Dates Association (JODA), represented by the Chairman, Eng. Anwar Haddad, and the National Center for Agricultural Research, represented by the Director General, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Rawashdeh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Center’s headquarters. This agreement aims to cooperate in the fields of scientific research, innovation, the use of modern technologies, the exchange of expertise, international cooperation, and the organization of events related to the nature of joint activities between the two parties.
The Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Dates Association (JODA) participated in the Jordanian economic delegation accompanying His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein during his official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The delegation discussed prospects for cooperation related to partnerships between the two countries in the areas of trade and investment related to the Jordanian date sector.
This comes in light of the convergence of economic visions between Jordan and Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its economy within its ambitious “Vision 2050” plan, while Jordan possesses distinguished expertise and a prominent regional reputation in the agriculture, medicine, education, training, and services sectors.
These components constitute a solid foundation for strengthening economic relations and establishing balanced cooperation based on diversifying sectors and integrating interests, contributing to building more sustainable and effective bridges of cooperation between the two countries. This participation serves the Jordanian date sector.
