JBFA

JBFA at the South African Food Tasting Experience Day

The Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA) was delighted to participate in the South African Food Tasting Experience, an enjoyable occasion that brought together representatives of the diplomatic, business, and social communities in Jordan.

We were particularly honored to meet H.E. Ms. Tselane Mokuena, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Jordan, and to have the opportunity for a warm and engaging exchange in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

As part of JBFA’s informal activities, our participation in such occasions reflects our commitment to building bridges, strengthening relationships, and fostering meaningful connections with the diplomatic and business communities, while discovering and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of different countries.

We sincerely thank the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Jordan for this wonderful experience and for the warm hospitality.

JBFA Connecting People, Building Partnerships, Strengthening Friendship.

JBFA Courtesy Visit to H.E. Mr. Gianmarco Rizzo
Ambassador of Belgium to Jordan
The Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA) was delighted to have a warm & highly productive courtesy meeting with H.E. Mr. Gianmarco Rizzo, Ambassador of Belgium to Jordan.
It was truly a pleasure to meet H.E. the Ambassador and experience his warmth, humility, professionalism, and remarkable attention to detail. We greatly appreciated the open and friendly spirit of our discussion and look forward to building a strong and meaningful relationship during his tenure in Jordan.
We had the pleasure of wishing H.E. the Ambassador a pleasant, successful, and rewarding tenure in Amman, and encouraged him to discover the beauty, culture, heritage, and spirit of Amman -Jordan. We are confident that he will quickly feel at home and enjoy everything Jordan has to offer.
As JBFA, we are always ready to support, assist, and facilitate his journey in Jordan, helping him become familiar with our country, its business community, and its people, and contributing wherever possible to making his mission smooth, successful, and memorable.
We look forward to many fruitful encounters and opportunities to further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Belgium and Jordan.

Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA)
Connecting Business. Building Friendship. Creating Opportunities.

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR JBFA MEMBERS & FRIENDS

LEADING PEOPLE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

A Practical One-Day Leadership Workshop
In today’s business environment, pressure, uncertainty, and constant change are becoming part of everyday leadership.
How do you keep your people engaged, focused, motivated, and performing when uncertainty becomes constant?
JBFA is pleased to offer its members and friends an exclusive opportunity to participate in this highly practical leadership workshop, designed to help leaders stay composed, communicate clearly, maintain trust, and effectively coach their teams through challenging situations.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
Participants will explore practical approaches to:
* Understanding how uncertainty and pressure affect people’s behaviour, energy, engagement, and performance
* Managing personal pressure and developing a calm leadership presence
* Communicating clearly and delivering difficult messages with transparency
* Building and maintaining trust and employee engagement
* Coaching people effectively under pressure
* Managing anxiety, conflict, expectations, and confusion within teams
* Turning leadership challenges into practical actions and solutions
* Applying the learning directly to a current people-leadership challenge in your own organization

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is particularly relevant for:
-Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
-General Managers & CEOs
-Senior Executives & Decision Makers
-Department & Team Managers
-HR Professionals & People Leaders
-Business Development & Sales Managers
-Team Leaders & Supervisors
-Consultants & Professionals
-Anyone responsible for leading, managing, or developing people

A SPECIAL MCE/JBFA ARRANGEMENT
JBFA has secured special participation fees exclusively for its members and friends.
The fee offered through JBFA is NOT the regular commercial fee for a workshop of this level.
The regular value of such a professional leadership workshop is significantly higher, making this a unique opportunity to benefit from high-value executive development at a specially negotiated JBFA rate.

One full day | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Coffee break & networking
Lunch included
Facilitated by Dr. Abdalla Mazahreh, Partner & Regional Director, MCE; Managing Director/Founder, MasterMinds MENA; and Authorized Partner, Everything DiSC | Wiley US.

Don’t simply manage uncertainty — learn how to lead your people through it.

We strongly encourage all JBFA members, friends, business leaders, and professionals who are interested in leadership and people development to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.
For registration, participation fee, and further details, please contact Mrs. Shontal Bawab JBFA GM 00962 79 9 100 207.

Limited places available.

Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA)
Connecting Business. Building Friendship. Creating Opportunities.

Congratulations, Your Excellency

The Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA) extends its sincere congratulations to H.E. Mr. Gianmarco Rizzo, Ambassador of Belgium to Jordan, on the distinguished occasion of presenting his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Abdullah II.

We wish His Excellency a successful diplomatic mission and look forward to seeing the Jordan–Belgium partnership continue to grow and flourish.

With our very best wishes for a successful tenure.

Shukri Salfiti
President, JBFA
& Board of Directors

Congratulations & Best Wishes

The President of the Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA), Mr. Shukri Salfiti, and the Board of Directors extend their warmest congratulations to H.E. Mr. Gianmarco Rizzo, the newly appointed Ambassador of Belgium to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on the presentation of his credentials.

We wish His Excellency a successful and fruitful tenure and look forward to further strengthening the longstanding friendship, cooperation, and excellent relations between Belgium and Jordan.

Welcome to Jordan, Your Excellency

Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association

MasterMinds MENA for Business Consulting & Training, a regional company specializing in corporate training, institutional capacity building, management consulting, and organizational development.
MasterMinds MENA supports private-sector companies, government institutions, and other organizations in developing their leaders and teams, strengthening organizational capabilities, and translating strategies into practical and sustainable results.
MAsterMinds MENA/MCE customized training and consulting solutions cover:
* Leadership and management development
* Institutional and team capacity building
* Strategic planning and strategy ex*****on
* Sales and business development
* Customer experience and service excellence
* Innovation and organizational transformation
* Communication, collaboration, and team effectiveness
MasterMinds MENA is an authorized regional partner of MCE – Management Centre Europe, providing internationally recognized leadership and management development programs adapted to the needs of organizations across Jordan and the wider MENA region.
MasterMinds MENA is also an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® – A Wiley Brand, offering certified behavioral-assessments and development solutions that strengthen communication, teamwork, leadership effectiveness, and workplace collaboration.
By combining strong regional experience with internationally recognized methodologies and standards, MasterMinds MENA/MCE aim to create measurable improvements in organizational capability, behavior, and business performance.

Highlighting Leadership & Research Excellence

We are proud to highlight Dr. Hadeel Al-Maaitah, one of our valued members, for her remarkable achievements and ongoing contributions to institutional development, leadership, and research.
Dr. Al-Maaitah serves as the Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurial Projects Center at The Hashemite University, drawing on over 15 years of experience across strategy ex*****on, governance, organizational development, and capacity building.
Key Academic & Professional Milestones.

Q1 Published Research: Authored "Benchmarking Women’s Leadership Programs in Jordan: Aligning National Practices with International Competency Frameworks," published in the Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development.
National & Regional Impact: Her research evaluates alignment with global competency frameworks, examining initiatives like the Arab Women Leadership Academy (AWLA)—developed under the USAID-funded Tawazon activity with the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD).
Cross-Sector Expertise: Combines senior institutional leadership and consulting for international organizations with extensive corporate management experience in banking, retail, and the automotive sector.
Academic Leadership: Former Head of the Business Administration Department and founder of the Women's Studies Center at The Hashemite University.

Her work continues to bridge empirical research, policy design, and practical ex*****on to advance leadership and innovation across sectors.

JBFA Gathering
5 August 2026 / Shams El Balad
The Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA) successfully hosted gathering on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at Shams El Balad, Jabal Amman, under the theme of connecting friends and strengthening bonds.
The event brought together JBFA members, valued guests, and business representatives in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, providing an excellent opportunity for meaningful networking and professional interaction.
JBFA extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Khaled Khawaldeh, Director Cargo Commercial at Royal Jordanian, for his valuable participation and for sharing useful information and insights with our members and guests. His contribution added significant value to the gathering and the discussions held during the evening.
We were also honored by the presence of Mrs. Malaika Lombume, Consul and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Belgium in Jordan. Her attendance was highly appreciated and reflected the continued support and close relationship between the Embassy and JBFA.
Special appreciation and thanks go to our valued sponsor, Mr. Elias Nino, Owner & General Manager of Rainbow Graphic Supplies, whose generous support contributed greatly to the success of the event, as highlighted in the official invitation.
The gathering was a great success, characterized by a warm and humble atmosphere, professional mingling, meaningful conversations, and the strengthening of relationships among members and guests.
As part of the evening, tokens of appreciation and gifts to all sponsors of both the current and previous events were distributed, in recognition of their valuable support and continued contribution to JBFA’s activities.
JBFA would like to express its sincere gratitude to all members, guests, sponsors, and supporters whose presence and contribution made the evening a successful and memorable gathering.

Jordan Belgian Business & Friendship Association (JBFA)
Connecting Business. Strengthening Friendship. Building Opportunities.

لقاء ودي لجمعية الصداقة الأردنية البلجيكية للأعمال

نظمت الجمعية لقاءً يوم الأربعاء، 5 أغسطس 2026، في شمس البلد بمنطقة جبل عمان، وذلك تحت شعار تعزيز الروابط

جمع اللقاء أعضاء الجمعية وضيوفاً مميزين وممثلين عن قطاع الأعمال في أجواء ودية ومرحبة، مما أتاح فرصة ممتازة للتواصل الهادف والتفاعل المهني

تعرب الجمعية عن خالص تقديرها للسيد خالد الخوالدة، مدير الشؤون التجارية للشحن في الخطوط الجوية الملكية الأردنية، لمشاركته القيمة ومشاركته معلومات ورؤى مفيدة مع الأعضاء والضيوف؛ فقد أضافت مساهمته قيمة كبيرة للقاء وللنقاشات التي دارت خلال الأمسية
كما تشرفنا بحضور السيدة مالايكا لومبومي القنصل ونائب رئيس البعثة في السفارة البلجيكية في الأردن؛ حيث كان حضورها محل تقدير كبير وعكس الدعم المستمر والعلاقة الوثيقة بين السفارة والجمعية

وتوجه الجمعية شكرها وتقديرها الخاص للراعي المميز، السيد إلياس نينو المالك والمدير العام لشركة، الذي ساهم دعمه السخي بشكل كبير في نجاح الحدث
لقد حقق اللقاء نجاحاً كبيراً، وتميز بأجواء ودية وبسيطة، وتفاعل مهني وحوارات هادفة، وتعزيز للعلاقات بين الأعضاء والضيوف
وفي إطار الأمسية، تم توزيع هدايا تذكارية وشهادات تقدير لجميع رعاة الفعاليات الحالية والسابقة، وذلك تقديراً لدعمهم القيم ومساهمتهم المستمرة في أنشطة الجمعية

تود الجمعيةأن تعرب عن خالص امتنانها لجميع الأعضاء والضيوف والرعاة والداعمين الذين جعل حضورهم ومساهمتهم من هذه الأمسية لقاءً ناجحاً لا يُنسى