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For the fifth consecutive year, Orange Jordan continues to empower female entrepreneurs through its "Inspirational Change-Maker" (Mulhimat al-Taghyir) award. The initiative is supported by Capital Bank and held in cooperation with the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) under the "SHETECHS" women’s empowerment umbrella.
The 2026 Edition: Progress and Selection
Since its inception, the award has recognized 13 female leaders. The 2026 edition has reached a critical stage:
Current Phase: A specialized jury recently listened to the success stories of 10 finalists selected from an initial pool of 56 tech-focused projects.
Final Prizes: Three winners will be chosen for the main categories, alongside a newly introduced category for Sustainable Solutions.
Ceremony: The winners are scheduled to be honored in early May.
Elite Jury Panel
The selection process is overseen by a panel of prominent female leaders, including:
H.E. Kholoud Saqqaf: Chairwoman of Jordan Duty Free Shops.
Tulin Barto: Chief Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer at Capital Bank.
Thana’a Al-Khasawneh: CEO of the Business and Professional Women Association (BPWA).
Liana Al-Wreikat: Deputy CEO of JoPACC.
Eng. Rana Al-Dababneh: Chief Corporate Communications, Sustainability, and Strategy Officer at Orange Jordan.
Participation & Evaluation Criteria
To ensure high-impact results, the projects are evaluated based on:
Leadership: The applicant must be a founder/co-founder (50% ownership) or hold a C-suite position in an active startup.
Inclusivity: The company must have at least 25% female representation.
Local Impact: Companies must be registered in Jordan and demonstrate a positive social or environmental footprint.
Innovation: Startups must be digital-first, innovative, scalable, and aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This initiative reflects the ongoing commitment of Jordan's private sector to fostering an inclusive digital economy and supporting the next generation of female tech leaders.