AMMAN - Under the patronage of
HE Dr. Mohammad Momani, Minister of Government Communications and
official  Spokesperson, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed
between the Jordan News Agency (Petra) and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital
(TAG.GD), to enhance cooperation and partnership in various fields.

In this regard, Dr. Zaid
Nawaiseh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Government Communication, on
behalf of Minister Momani, praised the national role played by TAG.GD in
supporting national institutions, emphasizing that signing such a memorandum is
a testament to this contribution.

He went on to state that this
memorandum focuses on the exchange of training opportunities, particularly in
the digital field, at a time when staying up-to-date with the latest
developments in communication tools has become an absolute necessity. He
underscored that timeliness, speed, and accuracy have become key factors in the
modern communication process and in influencing public opinion; noting that
Petra is a distinguished national media institution committed to keeping up
with modern developments by utilizing advanced communication tools to enhance
its news coverage and diverse media products, ultimately serving the Jordanian
media landscape. This requires the provision of ongoing training and capacity
building, as well as enabling resources to empower its workforce to perform
their duties with efficiency and excellence, he said.

Dr. Nawaiseh also emphasized
the Ministry's deep appreciation for the significant role played by TAG.GD at
the local, regional, and global levels. He reiterated that the Ministry is
committed to collaborating with all national institutions to strengthen the
media sector, driven by a firm commitment to carry out its responsibilities,
with the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct and
responsibility.

For his part, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh
emphasized the significant role of the Jordanian media in general, and Petra
News Agency in particular, in highlighting Jordan’s national causes,
emphasizing the country’s achievements, and uncovering shortcomings wherever
they may exist. He pointed out that TAG.GD pays great attention to media not
only in Jordan, but also in countries where all its 100+ offices exist,
recognizing its crucial role in reporting events that impact the society, and
its close connection to the economy and sustainable development.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his
pride in the long-standing cooperation with the Jordan News Agency (Petra),
reiterating  TAG.GD’s commitment to utilizing its professional and media
capabilities in line with the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II  on
enhancing the role of the private sector to carry out their corporate social
responsibility, while safeguarding the country’s and citizens' higher
interests.

He also noted that the TAG.GD
continuously launches media-related initiatives that keep pace with current
developments, through a large media department, which includes a digital radio
and television network, in addition to three specialized news agencies focusing
on intellectual property, technology, education, along with other key media
initiatives.

The MoU, signed by Petra’s
Director-General, Ms. Fayrouz Mubaideen, and Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG.GD
founder and chairman, aims to activate cooperation in the provision of services
of mutual interest, exchange training expertise in media-related fields, and
benefit from educational and training scholarships offered by Petra and Talal
Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital University (TAGGDU) tailored to the needs of both
sides.

Additionally, the agreement
includes provisions for resource sharing, access to specialized lecturers, news
services, and facilitating the purchase of electronic devices manufactured by
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Technology, a member of TAG.GD.

The Memorandum also aims to cooperate in
preserving the News Agency’s heritage and national history, including its
archived images and historically used tools and gadgets, in addition to the
establishment of an exhibition hall at Petra’s headquarters to permanently
display these items.