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Vision : |
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Jostone's vision is, "to have a highly-accomplished and internationally competitive Jordanian stone and tile sector." |
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Mission |
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Jostone's mission is: "To strengthen and promote the Jordanian stone and tile sector and increase its efficiency in an economically- and environmentally-sustainable manner.
"Jostone links its members with tools to increase their production and export capacities. It attracts investments in Jordan, advocates for an appropriate legal environment, and promotes Jordanian stone in local and international markets.
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History |
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Jostone was incorporated in 1993 with four members. Its purpose at the time was exclusively to increase exports of Jordanian stone and tile. It experienced initial success sending delegations to trade fairs in the United States (to what is now the Coverings Trade Fair) but then slipped into dormancy in 1994 for seven years for lack of funding.
International donors poured a little more money into its coffers in 2001, and—learning from mistakes of the past—Jostone campaigned furiously for new members in order to increase revenues and improve services.
Membership has since grown to over seventy members who benefit from participation in international trade missions and trade exhibitions, seminars with technical specialists and government officials, training events, and a slew of other benefits. (See the
member benefits section for more information.)
Jostone's current CEO, Mohammad Al-Shami, arrived at Jostone mid-year in 2006.
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Legal |
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Jostone is a non-profit organization qualifying for tax-exempt status according to Jordanian law.
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Jostone Board of Director |
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Nazzal Armouti
The current president of the association, is one of the industry’s figureheads. He holds a position on the Board of Directors of the Natural Resources Authority (NRA) and has served as vice president of Jordan Chamber of Industry. He has strong ties with both the private and public sectors and has extensive experience working with international funding programs. Mr. Armouti is the official representative of Jostone vis-ŕ-vis the public.
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Othman Bdair
Another well-known player in the Jordanian industrial circles, he served as president of the Jordan Chamber of Industry and has been a member for many years. Like Mr. Armouti, Mr. Bdair’s relationships with the private and public sectors are very strong. He also has significant experience working with internationally funded projects.
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Sultan Al-Sheik Yassin
Is one of the industry's resident experts in marketing and exports. His professional experience has made him very familiar with the basics of international competition and international products.
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Yahya Al-Sayyad
Has twenty years’ experience in sales and marketing, especially at international exhibitions.
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Nassar Nassar
is an expert in quarry investments and has contributed extensively to Jostone’s advocacy work relating to quarrying. He is familiar with international stone products and has strong relationships with many international companies in the stone sector.
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Nabil Al-Zammar
Is filling in for his relative, Hani Al-Zammar, who suddenly and tragically passed away last year. Their company boasts significant experience in quarry regulations, advocacy, international markets, and raw material, particularly in quality assurance and international competition. This position must be filled soon via an election at the General Assembly.
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Fahmi Sbieh
Has experience with raw material that allows him to offer expert advice regarding quality standards and quarrying investment issues.
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Jostone Staff |
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Mohammad Al-Shami
Chief Executive Officer
With over 20 years of experience working in export promotion, trade fair management, and international politics while working at JEDCO and at the Embassy of Jordan in Yemen, Mohammad Al-Shami brings his vast experience to bear at Jostone.
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Diala Issa
Administrative Assistant
A recent graduate in Business Administration from Hashemite University, Diala applies her excellent literary skills to help draft letters, edit the Jostone newsletter, and maintain the webpage.
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Banan Sammour
Office Manager
A recent graduate in Finance from Salt University, Banan keeps the office organized by assisting with filing, money management, information storage and retrieval, scheduling, and setting appointments.
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