In a significant move to bolster Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Maan for Social Development Association has signed a community partnership agreement with Ma’mani Incubator. The collaboration aims to unify efforts in supporting and empowering Saudi women economically and socially, directly contributing to the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The agreement was formalized at the association’s headquarters in Jeddah, signed by Abdullah Benjabi, CEO of Maan Association, and Saud Mohammed, General Manager of Ma’mani Incubator. The signing ceremony was also attended by Efat Khader, Vice Chairman of Maan’s Board of Directors, and Hanan Farhat, the association’s Marketing Director.
A Strategic Alliance for Growth
This strategic partnership is designed to create an integrated ecosystem that nurtures female talent and innovative ideas. It combines Maan Association’s established development programs in training, education, and health with the specialized services offered by Ma’mani Incubator. These services include expert consultancy, project establishment support, practical training, technical assistance, and connecting female entrepreneurs with a network of local and international partners.
Driving Social and Economic Impact
Leaders from both organizations highlighted the partnership’s potential to create lasting change. “This partnership represents a turning point in our journey towards the comprehensive empowerment of women,” stated Abdullah Benjabi. “By collaborating with the distinguished Ma’mani Incubator, we will ensure that promising ideas are transformed into projects with sustainable social and economic impact, supporting our efforts to create a balanced society and improve the quality of life for beneficiaries.”
Echoing this sentiment, Saud Mohammed explained that the name Ma’mani signifies “the safe place for the idea and the creator.”
He added, “Our partnership with Maan Association is a true embodiment of the principle of integration between the non-profit and private sectors. Together, we will provide a professional support network to enable women-led projects to launch and grow, contributing effectively to building a knowledge-based and creative economy.”
Joint Programs on the Horizon
The collaboration is expected to launch a series of joint programs focused on developing entrepreneurial skills and providing logistical and knowledge-based support for small and medium-sized enterprises founded and led by women.
About Maan for Social Development Association
Maan for Social Development Association is a Saudi non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and enhancing their role in comprehensive development. It achieves this through a range of educational, training, economic, and health programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
About Ma’mani Incubator
Ma’mani Incubator is a private entity that supports the goals of Vision 2030 by empowering creative talents and projects. It provides consulting, establishment support, and practical training to build ventures with sustainable social and economic impact.
Source: Sahm News
