Jordan has secured the fifth position among Arab countries and ranked 49th globally out of 188 countries in the Government AI Readiness Index 2024. This marks an improvement from its 2023 ranking of 55th among 193 countries, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship emphasized that this progress reflects Jordan’s continued efforts to enhance its position in the AI sector, both regionally and globally. The country outperformed Bahrain, Egypt, and Kuwait in the latest report from Oxford Insights.
Notable initiatives highlighted in the report include Jordan’s AI-powered electricity load forecasting project, which aims to enhance energy grid efficiency, reduce reliance on conventional energy reserves, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
The Government AI Readiness Index 2024 examines 40 indicators across three pillars: Government, Technology Sector, and Data & Infrastructure, providing actionable insights for policymakers working to integrate AI into public services. The index measures how ready governments are to implement AI in service delivery, helping policymakers make evidence-based decisions to unlock AI’s potential.
