21-Sep-2016
“Abu-Ghazaleh” and the Salt Development Corporation Sign Cooperation Agreement
AS-SALT – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), and HE Mr. Marwan Al Hamoud, Chairman of the Salt Development Corporation (Emaar) Board of Directors, signed a cooperation agreement to qualify and provide training for As-Salt youth community.
A Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Station (TAG-KS) was established at the Salt Development Corporation fully equipped by TAG-Org in the context of its initiative of establishing 100 centers in the different governorates of Jordan, particularly for institutions that involved in youth.
The establishment of this Station comes as part of the objective to facilitate the provision of the latest technological and communication means and tools to the youth, which helps qualify and provide them with the needed experience and resources to enhance their knowledge and skills, and in issuing training certificates.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his pride in the city of As-Salt that has graduated the first batch of students in Jordan from As-Salt Secondary School for Boys. Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh indicated, “This Station comes as part of a series of Knowledge Stations that TAG-Org has established across Jordan with the aim of spreading knowledge among its citizens,” adding that TAG-Org’s professional services are always available for the Corporation and for the local community.
Al Hamoud stressed on the important role and distinguished leadership that TAG-Org has portrayed in serving the nation, that is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II saying “This Station will contribute to developing the skills of the youth in As-Salt city and in obtaining knowledge that qualifies them to compete in the labor market, and in turn mitigate the problem of employment.”
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Potash Company HE Mr. Jamal Al Sarayrah praised this cooperation and other similar work contributions made from all national institutions that are beneficial to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan saying “The Arab Potash Company also carries out its social responsibilities by creating projects such as building schools and hospitals, in addition to other ones that benefit the country.” 
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of the former Higher Education Minister and TAG-Org’s Senior Advisor HE Dr. Amin Mahmoud, Senator and former Ambassador HE Mr. Hasan Abu Nimeh, and other administrative representatives from Salt Development Corporation, and the Mayor of Greater Salt Municipality, Eng. Khaled Al Khashman.
