The Jordan Dates Association (JODA) signed a memorandum of understanding with ICA Management Consulting.

The Jordan Dates Association (JODA), represented by the Chairman, Eng. Anwar Haddad, and ICA Management Consulting, represented by the General Manager, Mr. Abab Al-Azzeh, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday, Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Association’s headquarters. This agreement aims to serve the Jordanian date sector and provide palm growers with quality certification services, such as Global G.A.P., ISO22000, HACCP, BRCGS, HALAL certification, GMP, SEDEX platform, FSSC22000, and Organic Production Certification. The agreement is available at special prices for Association members, in addition to qualification and training services on the practices associated with certification. It is worth noting that ICA is one of the largest international companies qualified to grant such certifications and has branches in more than one country around the world (USA, Qatar, India, Jordan, and Oman).

The Jordanian Dates Association (JODA) participated in the Faculty of Agriculture’s scientific day, “Agricultural Sustainability and Food Security in Jordan,” at Jerash University.

On Monday, August 11, 2025, the Jordan Dates Association (JODA) participated in the Faculty of Agriculture’s Scientific Day, “Agricultural Sustainability and Food Security in Jordan,” at Jerash University, with broad participation from agricultural sector institutions and companies. JODA was honored for its efforts in developing the agricultural sector, particularly the date palm sector, which has become a lever for the national agricultural economy. The association’s chairman presented a working paper on the palm sector and the gap between the agricultural labor market and graduates of agricultural colleges in the Kingdom.

The Jordan Dates Association (JODA), in coordination with the Civil Defense Directorate

The Jordan Dates Association (JODA), in coordination with the Civil Defense Directorate, organized a three-day first aid and public safety course at the Jordan Valley Authority’s guest house in Deir Alla. This course aimed to train palm farmers on the most important risks and problems they face on farms. The program included both practical and theoretical training. We extend our sincere thanks to the Civil Defense Directorate for their efforts with the palm farmers and the guest house for their excellent coordination and organization.