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10/6/25, 9:22 AM ‘KnowTalks’ inspires with new discussions in Jordan about AI, cybersecurity, and CSR - Middle East News 247
The session also shed light on the groups most commonly targeted by cybercriminals and featured a
presentation on frequent hacking techniques, such as social engineering, distributed denial-of-service
(DDoS) attacks, software vulnerabilities, and human error. Attendees were actively engaged through live

demonstrations and real-life scenarios, including examples of camera hacking and social media account
breaches. The session concluded with a set of practical tips and guidelines aimed at helping individuals
protect their personal devices and accounts.

The second session, CSR for Sustainable Communities, was delivered by Zahia Na’san, Director of the
Airport International Group Foundation. It highlighted CSR initiatives designed to foster sustainable
community development, with a particular focus on the Al-Jizah region, which is home to over 28 villages

and around 118,000 residents, and faces an unemployment rate of 19 percent. The session also
discussed advanced training programs that have helped individuals acquire essential practical skills,
enabling them to successfully enter the labor market.

The session shared impressive results from the training programs, highlighting that more than 600
participants have graduated, including 112 women across seven courses in 2024. Female participation

saw a notable increase, rising from 43 percent in 2024 to 68 percent in 2025. Among the graduates, 64
percent secured employment, while 25 percent went on to launch small businesses, generating incomes
between 500 and 1,000 Jordanian dinars. The CSR initiatives have shown a measurable impact across
12 villages in the Al-Jizah region, contributing to community development and creating real-life success

stories.

The third session, Staying Human in the Age of Intelligent Everything, was led by Dr. Yazan Hijazi,

Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer at hea Global. Dr. Hijazi discussed existential questions related to
human nature in the age of artificial intelligence, exploring how we are changing as humans with the
emergence of AI. He emphasized that the future is not defined by digital platforms but by self-awareness,

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