About AEN

The Aqaba Entrepreneurial Network (AEN) is dedicated to fostering a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Aqaba. It serves as a vital hub for nurturing and advancing the entrepreneurial landscape within the Aqaba Governorate.

Comprising 25 key stakeholders from diverse sectors within the entrepreneurship ecosystem, AEN is spearheaded by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). This collaborative network leverages the unique strengths and resources of its members to drive innovation and economic growth in Aqaba

The network establishment comes with alignment with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship policy in addition to the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority Strategy 2024-2028.

AEN is being established with the support of the GIZ-implemented Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economic Development and Employment (E4DE) project.

Vision

Establish a sustainable and nurturing environment for entrepreneurship and innovation in Aqaba.

Mission

Strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Aqaba by developing and implementing policies and programmes that promote entrepreneurship and innovation.

Our Values

Entrepreneurship &

Innovation

Collaboration and Unity
of Efforts

Sustainability and Continuous Development

Responsibility

Justice and Equal
Opportunity

Inclusivity and Flexibility
in Work

Entrepreneurship &Innovation

Sustainability and Continuous Development

Responsibility

Collaboration and Unityof Efforts

Responsibility

Inclusivity and Flexibilityin Work

Strategic Objectives

Develop and enhance policies and services supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Aqaba within the next three years.

Launch innovative initiatives and programmes serving entrepreneurship in Aqaba during the next three years.

Expand financing opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation projects in Aqaba within the next three years.

Establish and maintain an integrated and updated information database to support entrepreneurs in the first year.

Our Values

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Collaboration and Unity of Efforts

Sustainability and Continuous Development

Responsibility

Justice and Equal Opportunity

Inclusivity and Flexibility in Work

Entrepreneurship &Innovation

Sustainability and Continuous Development

Responsibility

Collaboration and Unityof Efforts

Responsibility

Inclusivity and Flexibilityin Work

Strategic Objectives

Entrepreneurship &

Innovation

Collaboration and Unity
of Efforts

Justice and Equal
Opportunity

Inclusivity and Flexibility
in Work