Orange Foundation and Terre des hommes (Tdh) have partnered to open two new Women’s Digital Centers in Jordan, expanding the initiative to more governorates. These centers will offer training in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and mental health, empowering women to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
Zain Innovation Campus has opened registration for the “Zain Al-Mubadara” programme, supporting Jordanian entrepreneurs and startups. The initiative offers funding, mentoring, and logistical support to help transform innovative ideas into viable businesses, fostering economic growth and job creation in the country.
Jordan has ranked 20th globally and 1st among Arab nations in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), a key global cybersecurity measure. The country also made a significant improvement in the Global Cybersecurity Index, moving from 71st to 27th place, reflecting its robust cybersecurity management.
Jordan’s ICT sector continues to thrive with the ongoing royal support, bolstering economic growth and digital transformation. The sector’s expansion is driving job creation, entrepreneurial innovation, and positioning Jordan as a regional hub for ICT services, aligning with the nation’s Economic Modernization Vision.
Jordan, represented by TRC Chairman Bassam Al Sarhan, has been elected to lead the Euro-Mediterranean Group of Telecommunications Regulators (EMERG) for 2025-2026. This achievement underscores Jordan’s growing role in global telecom leadership, emphasizing collaboration, regulatory frameworks, and harmonization in the telecommunications sector across Mediterranean countries.
In 2024, Jordan’s government service centres completed 882,583 electronic transactions, reflecting the success of the initiative to streamline public services. The centres, which offer multiple government services under one roof, utilize innovative technology to enhance accessibility and customer satisfaction, in line with King Abdullah’s vision for improved public services.
Jordan has introduced a Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, focusing on enhancing transparency, improving public services, and stimulating economic growth. The policy aims to streamline government functions, improve service efficiency, and support blockchain innovation, positioning Jordan as a leader in digital technologies and attracting international investment.
A study by Save the Children Jordan revealed that 15.8% of children aged 10 to 17 have experienced digital abuse, with cyberbullying, account hacking, and blackmail being the most common threats. The study also highlighted a concerning lack of parental awareness and low usage of digital safety tools.
The government encourages traditional media outlets to enhance their digital presence and invest in training the next generation of journalists.
Jordan experienced a 64% increase in 5G mobile technology subscriptions in Q2 2024, rising to 51,491 from 31,334 in Q1. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 793,000, while data consumption through fixed services grew to approximately 1.289 billion gigabytes, reflecting a positive trend in digital connectivity across the country.
