The Information and Communication Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j), in partnership with the Saudi Digital Economy Centre (DEC), organized a key communication event on Saturday, bringing together senior leaders from Jordanian and Saudi companies at the LEAP 2025 conference in Saudi Arabia.
The event saw the participation of 55 Jordanian companies, over 100 government agencies, and Saudi firms, alongside more than 200 decision-makers from both countries, according to an Int@j statement. During the event, Int@j and DEC signed a memorandum of cooperation, marking a strategic step to exchange expertise and enhance collaboration in developing digital transformation systems and technological innovation.
Jordan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Haitham Abu Foul, emphasized that the event offered a “true” opportunity to strengthen cooperation and open new avenues for strategic partnerships between Jordanian and Saudi entities in the ICT sector. He noted that this collaboration reflects a shared vision for sustainable economic growth and digital prosperity.
Hani Ghufeili, Chairman of the DEC, highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of digital transformation. Amjad Suweis, Chairman of Int@j, echoed these sentiments, stating that the event provides an ideal opportunity to build strategic partnerships between Jordanian and Saudi companies.
Int@j CEO Nidal Bitar highlighted Jordan’s strong position in the regional technology sector, home to over 2,250 technology companies and 450 startups. He pointed out that the ICT sector contributes more than 4% of Jordan’s GDP and that Jordanian companies have significant expertise in outsourcing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, financial technology, and software development. Bitar emphasized that these capabilities make Jordanian companies ideal partners to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitious digital transformation plans.
Bitar also drew attention to the growing investment opportunities in both countries, which offer tax incentives and free trade agreements, as well as increasing government investments in the technology sector.
