Ammon News - AMMONNEWS – Ernst & Young Jordan has announced Rubicon’s Randa Ayoubi as Entrepreneur Of The Year and Jordan Chalk’s Salah Oqbi as Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year for the year 2011 during an award ceremony held under royal patronage on Monday 12th March, 2012, at the Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel. Attending the ceremony on behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II was His Excellency Jafar Hassan, Jordan’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, as well as notable government figures.
Ayoubi was chosen as Jordan’s Entrepreneur Of The Year by an independent panel of judges based on the criteria of entrepreneurial spirit, financial performance, strategic direction, economic impact, innovation, personal integrity and influence.
“I am very proud to have received this prestigious business award. This honor spurs me to diligently serve the local business sector and support our national economy. I would like to thank Ernst & Young Jordan for making the award program a success in the Kingdom, as it has helped stir positive competition in the entrepreneurial scene,” said Ayoubi, who will be representing Jordan at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Monte Carlo in June 2012.
“It is with great pleasure that I represent my country at the global competition. This is an unparalleled opportunity to meet with entrepreneurs from around the world, share notes and benefit from their experience, which will in turn enable me to contribute to Jordan’s economy and its local business sector,” she added.
In turn, Oqbi expressed pleasure at winning the title of Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2011, saying, “I could not be prouder of standing side by side with this exceptional group of Jordanian entrepreneurs to compete for the title of Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year. This distinction has deepened my resolve to continue my journey and pursue my ambitions through new accomplishments that benefit my country and community. This award program has acted as a positive stimulus for Jordan’s business scene, and I commend Ernst & Young Jordan for it.”
During his address at the ceremony, Waddah Barkawi, Partner at Ernst & Young and Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Leader at Ernst & Young Jordan, said, “We are proud to be showcasing the achievements of these outstanding Jordanian entrepreneurs.
Celebrating such visionary men and women is our duty and responsibility towards our community. We firmly believe that encouraging entrepreneurial spirit and innovation is paramount to achieving socioeconomic development and prosperity. As such, Ernst & Young Jordan annually holds the Entrepreneur Of The Year award program so that it may serve as a platform for recognizing achievers and encouraging entrepreneurship.
“We are deeply honored by the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein. Through our two awards we aim to celebrate extraordinary entrepreneurs and set their achievements as examples that inspire young candidates to excel.
We are also thrilled with the caliber of entrepreneurial models who have participated this year, and we are certain that this group of exceptional men and women is but a small representation of the boundless capabilities that Jordan possesses. We anticipate witnessing even greater accomplishments by young entrepreneurs in upcoming years.”
Ayoubi and Oqbi vied against eight other finalists for the titles of Entrepreneur Of The Year and Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year. The 2011 finalists included: Fares Sayegh from Ro’ya TV; Dr. Hassib Sahyoun from MedLabs Consultancy Group; Dr. Khaled Sharif from Sharif Eye Centers; Mais Sukkar from RX Solutions; Dr. Mohammad Al-Banna from Innomedics; Samar Habayeb from Silsal; and Tamer Qarrain and Zaidoun Karadsheh from Media Plus.
Rubicon is a global digital content production powerhouse that specialises in TV series, 2D and 3D animation and downloadable content. Through its offices in Amman (Jordan), Los Angeles (USA), Manila (Philippines) and Dubai (UAE), Rubicon delivers high quality voiceovers, character design, storyboards, animation and audio mixing services.
Jordan Chalk began its manufacturing operations on 16th January 2003, using raw materials sourced from Wadi Mujib in Jordan. The company originally sold half a million chalk boxes in the local market and exported another half a million to Sudan and Iraq. Today, Jordan Chalk annually produces 2.4 million chalk boxes, exporting to over 50 countries around the world and meeting 95% of Jordan's market demand for child-friendly chalk.
Celebrated in more than 140 cities spanning 50 countries worldwide, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global award for entrepreneurs and has been running for 25 years. Launched in the Kingdom by Ernst & Young Jordan in 2010, the award program recognizes and honors up-and-coming entrepreneurs who have established and continue to lead successful businesses that significantly contribute to their country’s socioeconomic wellbeing.
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