Petra, Sept 14 (Petra) -- The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) hosted a graduation ceremony on Monday for 34 female artisans following their completion of vocational and professional training programs aimed at advancing women's economic empowerment.

The training initiatives form part of PDTRA's efforts to enhance women's participation in the labor market by equipping them with specialized skills to transform their training into sustainable income-generating projects and employment opportunities.

PDTRA Chief Commissioner Adnan Al Sawair stated that the authority's economic empowerment programs focus on capacity building and aligning vocational training with local market demands, enabling women to transition from skill acquisition to production and self-reliance in step with the Economic Modernization Vision and local development priorities.

Commissioner for Sustainable Development Dr. Fatima Al-Hilalat, speaking in the presence of Commissioner for Infrastructure and Investment Mohammad Habahbeh, noted that developing female craft skills supports financial independence and expands opportunities in entrepreneurship across the Petra region.

The training covered multiple craft and professional tracks, including silversmithing, ceramics, culinary arts, and tailoring, alongside practical workshops aimed at improving product quality and market competitiveness.

//Petra// AF