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Dr. Belal Mahmoud AlWadi
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Jordan Advances in the Global Innovation Index 2025/2026 — Dr. AlWadi Comments on National Strategy
Dr. Belal AlWadi, CEO of the Jordanian Association for Entrepreneurship, affirmed that Jordan now holds a singular opportunity to convert its digital advancement into an export-driven innovation economy, as the country climbed to 65th place globally among 193 nations in the 2025 Global Innovation Index — a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 73rd in recent years.
Petra News Agency (Jordan News Agency)
Dr. AlWadi Featured on Jordan Arabic Language Academy Radio 102.9 — Global Innovation Index Discussion
Dr. Belal AlWadi was hosted on Jordan Arabic Language Academy Radio (102.9) to discuss the Jordanian Cabinet's approval of the national plan to improve Jordan's performance in the Global Innovation Index 2025/2026 — highlighting its strategic implications for the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Jordan Arabic Language Academy Radio 102.9 (via Facebook)
Jordan Business Forum 2026 — Dr. AlWadi Keynote on Digital Economy and Startup Ecosystems
Dr. Belal Mahmoud AlWadi was welcomed as a keynote speaker at the Jordan Business Forum — Jordan's flagship B2B startup conference and exhibition — delivering strategic perspectives on digital transformation, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and the future of innovation-led economic growth in the Arab region.
Jordan Business Forum / The Future Event (Facebook)
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Jordan Advances in the Global Innovation Index 2025/2026 — Dr. AlWadi Comments on National Strategy
Dr. Belal AlWadi, CEO of the Jordanian Association for Entrepreneurship, affirmed that Jordan now holds a singular opportunity to convert its digital advancement into an export-driven innovation economy, as the country climbed to 65th place globally among 193 nations in the 2025 Global Innovation Index — a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 73rd in recent years.
Petra News Agency (Jordan News Agency)
Dr. AlWadi Featured on Jordan Arabic Language Academy Radio 102.9 — Global Innovation Index Discussion
Dr. Belal AlWadi was hosted on Jordan Arabic Language Academy Radio (102.9) to discuss the Jordanian Cabinet's approval of the national plan to improve Jordan's performance in the Global Innovation Index 2025/2026 — highlighting its strategic implications for the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Jordan Arabic Language Academy Radio 102.9 (via Facebook)
Al-Zaytoonah University Participates in Innovation Centers Directors Meeting — Dr. AlWadi Leads Delegation
Dr. Belal AlWadi led Al-Zaytoonah University's participation in a national meeting convening directors of university entrepreneurship and innovation centers with entrepreneurs. He affirmed that the university's participation reflects its strategic vision to cultivate a university environment that drives creativity, innovation, and economic contribution.
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan (Official Facebook)
Vocational Training Corporation First Digital Seminar 2026 — Dr. AlWadi as Guest Speaker
Dr. Belal AlWadi was invited as a featured guest speaker at the Vocational Training Corporation's inaugural digital seminar of 2026, titled "Together Towards More Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship." The event emphasized practical pathways for embedding entrepreneurial thinking into vocational and technical education systems.
Dr. Belal AlWadi Official Facebook Page
Jordan Business Forum 2026 — Dr. AlWadi Keynote on Digital Economy and Startup Ecosystems
Dr. Belal Mahmoud AlWadi was welcomed as a keynote speaker at the Jordan Business Forum — Jordan's flagship B2B startup conference and exhibition — delivering strategic perspectives on digital transformation, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and the future of innovation-led economic growth in the Arab region.
Jordan Business Forum / The Future Event (Facebook)
VISION JO 2026 — Dr. AlWadi Participates Following Jordanian Startups at BIBAN 2025 Expo
Dr. Belal AlWadi, CEO of the Jordanian Association for Entrepreneurship, participated in the VISION JO 2026 initiative in the wake of Jordanian startups' participation at the BIBAN 2025 Expo — a premier forum for startups held in Saudi Arabia — reflecting deepening Jordan-Gulf entrepreneurship ties.
Instagram — Official Post
UNESCWA Digital Cooperation and Development Forum 2025 — Dr. AlWadi Keynote Speaker
Dr. Belal AlWadi delivered a keynote address at the UNESCWA Digital Cooperation and Development Forum, hosted in Jordan. This United Nations-affiliated forum focused on the role of digital ecosystems in advancing sustainable development across the Arab region, with Dr. AlWadi presenting on entrepreneurship infrastructure and innovation policy.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA)
ICIET 2025 — International Conference on Innovation in Emerging Technologies — Keynote Address
Dr. Belal AlWadi was a keynote speaker at the International Conference on Innovation in Emerging Technologies (ICIET 2025) held in Jordan, contributing to discussions on the future of tech-driven entrepreneurship, AI adoption in startups, and building competitive innovation ecosystems across the Arab world.
ICIET 2025 Conference (Jordan)
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 — Dr. AlWadi at Ministry of Youth Conference
Dr. Belal AlWadi was a featured speaker at the Ministry of Youth Jordan's official conference marking Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 — one of the world's largest entrepreneurship-focused events, bringing together young entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovation leaders across Jordan.
Ministry of Youth Jordan (YouTube)
Jordan Ranked 65th Globally in GII 2025 — Dr. AlWadi: "Innovation Must Become an Export"
Dr. Belal AlWadi issued a widely-covered public statement following Jordan's placement at 65th among 193 nations in the Global Innovation Index 2025, affirming that Jordan possesses all the elements needed for success — political will, a young population, and digital infrastructure — and urging a strategic pivot to position innovation as a national export category.
Maqar News / Jordan Press
Jordan Investment Conference 2025 — Dr. AlWadi Featured as Keynote Speaker
Dr. Belal AlWadi was featured as a keynote speaker at the Jordan Investment Conference — an official platform promoting strategic investment partnerships and entrepreneurship-driven economic growth. He addressed audiences including investors, government officials, and startup founders on ecosystem-building strategies.
Jordan Investment Conference (Official)
UMT Malaysia Alumni Icon Award — Dr. AlWadi Recognized Internationally (2023, Reported 2025)
Dr. Belal AlWadi was honored with the prestigious Alumni Icon Award by University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) — recognising his outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, innovation education, and his international academic and professional impact since graduating from the university.
University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
ICBT Cambridge 2024 — Dr. AlWadi Chairs Session at University of Cambridge
Dr. Belal AlWadi was invited to Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, UK, as Session Chair at the International Conference on Business and Technology (ICBTCAMBRIDGE'2024) on April 20, 2024. This marked a prestigious international milestone — reinforcing his standing as a globally recognised expert in entrepreneurship and digital business innovation.
International Conference on Business and Technology (ICBTCAMBRIDGE'2024) / Facebook
SNAMS 2024 — International Conference on Social Network Analysis, Management and Security — Spain
Dr. Belal AlWadi served as Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Social Network Analysis, Management and Security (SNAMS 2024) held in Spain — contributing expert perspectives on the intersection of digital entrepreneurship, AI-driven social analytics, and data governance in the Arab business context.
SNAMS Conference (Spain) / CV Documentation
Jordan Startup Expo — Dr. AlWadi Participates as Innovation Leader
Dr. Belal Mahmoud AlWadi participated in the Jordan Startup Expo — the region's premier innovation and entrepreneurship exhibition — in his capacity as Founder and Vice President of the Jordanian Association for Entrepreneurship. He engaged with startup founders, investors, and policymakers to advance Jordan's startup ecosystem.
Jordan Startup Expo (Official Website)
Hult Prize 2024 — Dr. AlWadi Mentors Student Innovation Teams
Dr. Belal AlWadi facilitated and mentored student innovation teams participating in the 2024 Hult Prize at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan — the world's largest student social entrepreneurship competition. He guided teams in developing impact-driven business models aimed at global challenges.
Al-Zaytoonah University / Event Photos
TV Interview — Al-Haqiqa International Channel: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Jordan
Dr. Belal AlWadi appeared on Al-Haqiqa International TV Channel for an in-depth interview on the current state of innovation and entrepreneurship in Jordan, addressing ecosystem maturity, the role of universities in venture creation, and policy directions for the national startup sector.
Al-Haqiqa International TV Channel
TV Interview — Al-Mamlaka TV Channel: Jordan Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Dr. Belal AlWadi appeared on Al-Mamlaka TV — Jordan's official Royal media channel — for a prime-time interview on the growth trajectory of Jordan's entrepreneurship ecosystem, startup support structures, and the role of higher education in building the next generation of Jordanian innovators.
Al-Mamlaka TV Channel (Royal Media)
ICIFB 2023 Qatar — International Conference on Islamic Finance and Banking — Keynote Speaker
Dr. Belal AlWadi served as Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Islamic Finance and Banking (ICIFB 2023) held in Doha, Qatar — addressing the intersection of Islamic finance principles with modern startup ecosystems and the role of ethical financial frameworks in supporting entrepreneurship across the Arab world.
ICIFB 2023 Conference (Qatar)
Al-Zaytoonah University Innovation Center — Hult Prize National Event & Ecosystem Activities
Under Dr. AlWadi's directorship, Al-Zaytoonah University's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center hosted national Hult Prize events and expanded its entrepreneurship portfolio — establishing the university as a leading hub for student venture creation and innovation ecosystem development in Jordan.
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Book Launch: "Entrepreneurship" — Published on Amazon (2023)
Dr. Belal AlWadi co-authored and published the book "Entrepreneurship" through Amazon Publishing — a comprehensive academic resource designed for students, educators, and practitioners in the Arab world. The book bridges theoretical frameworks with practical ecosystem-building insights grounded in the author's 15+ years of field experience.
Amazon Publishing
Jordan Startup Expo 2022 — Keynote Speaker: Region's Largest Tech Expo for Startups
Dr. Belal Mahmoud AlWadi was featured among the keynote speakers at Jordan Startup Expo 2022 — the region's largest technology expo for startups. Representing the Jordanian Association for Entrepreneurship, he addressed the audience on scaling startup ecosystems, regional collaboration, and the strategic role of mentorship in venture success.
Jordan Startup Expo (Official Website) / YouTube
Best Entrepreneurship Mentor in the Arab World — Ministry of Digital Economy Award
Dr. Belal AlWadi was awarded the prestigious "Best Entrepreneurship Mentor in the Arab World" prize by the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Investment — an official state recognition of his decade-long contributions to mentoring startups, building ecosystems, and advancing entrepreneurship culture across the Arab region.
Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship / Ministry of Investment — Jordan
Best Project Developer for Entrepreneurship in the Middle East — American College Dubai
Dr. Belal AlWadi received the "Best Project Developer and Advisor for Entrepreneurship in the Middle East" award from the American College Dubai — recognising his exceptional track record of developing, advising, and scaling entrepreneurial projects across the region, and his methodology for linking academic institutions with real-world venture outcomes.
American College Dubai (UAE)
Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 — Keynote Speaker — Malaysia
Dr. Belal AlWadi delivered a keynote address at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Malaysia — one of the world's most prominent international gatherings of entrepreneurship leaders, policymakers, and innovators. His participation represented a major international milestone in his career as a regional entrepreneurship authority.
Global Entrepreneurship Summit (Malaysia)
UNCTAD World Leaders' Summit on Entrepreneurship — Keynote, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. Belal AlWadi was invited to speak at the UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) World Leaders' Summit on Entrepreneurship held in Nairobi, Kenya — representing the Arab world's entrepreneurship ecosystem and contributing to global policy discussions on trade, development, and the role of startups in national economic transformation.
UNCTAD / United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
International Researcher Award — Venus International Organisation, India
Dr. Belal AlWadi received the "International Researcher of Distinction in Entrepreneurship" award from Venus International Organisation in India — an acknowledgment of his emerging body of academic research on entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup ecosystem development in the Arab and Islamic world.
Venus International Organisation (India)
Arab League Outstanding Certified Arab Trainer Award — Oman
Dr. Belal AlWadi was recognised by the League of Arab States with the "Outstanding Certified Arab Trainer" award at a ceremony held in the Sultanate of Oman — an honour bestowed upon Arab professionals who demonstrate exceptional standards in training, capacity building, and knowledge transfer across the Arab region.
League of Arab States (Arab League) — Oman Summit
Arab Entrepreneurship Award — League of Arab States — Cairo, Egypt
At the Arab Entrepreneurship Summit hosted in Cairo by the League of Arab States, Dr. Belal AlWadi was awarded the "Arab Entrepreneurship Award" — a landmark recognition that established him as one of the leading entrepreneurship advocates and ecosystem builders in the Arab world at the height of his early career.
League of Arab States (Arab League) — Cairo
HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal Youth Award — Royal Scientific Society of Jordan
Dr. Belal AlWadi received the prestigious HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal Youth Award from the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan — recognising early-career excellence and outstanding contribution to science, research, and entrepreneurship at the national level, awarded during his formative years as a young Jordanian innovator.
Royal Scientific Society of Jordan
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