Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Arab Bank’s AB Xelerate partners with Fuze to explore regulated digital asset solutions in Jordan, supporting fintech innovation and aligning with the country’s economic modernisation strategy.
Arab Bank’s fintech accelerator AB Xelerate has partnered with Fuze to explore regulated digital asset services in Jordan. The collaboration will evaluate use cases, product design, and technical integration through Jordan’s regulatory sandbox, supporting the country’s digital finance ecosystem.
Orange Jordan has launched the 2026 “Inspiring Change” Award to support women entrepreneurs in the ICT sector, offering prizes up to JD 3,000 and a special sustainability award. The initiative aims to strengthen women-led startups and digital innovation in Jordan.
Jordan ranked third in the Middle East for cyberattacks linked to the ongoing regional conflict, according to S&P Global Ratings. Despite the rise in attacks, the country’s critical infrastructure and economic systems remain unaffected, highlighting the resilience of its cybersecurity capabilities.
5G adoption has grown rapidly in Jordan. The number of 5G subscriptions reached 287,000 in the third quarter of 2025, up from 241,000 in the second quarter, representing a quarterly increase of 19.1 percent. On a year-on-year basis, subscriptions surged by 307 percent compared with the 70,000 recorded in the third quarter of 2024.
Jordan imported 389,000 tablets in 2025, valued at JD58 million. Despite a 75,000-unit decrease in volume compared to 2024, the total value rose due to average device prices surging from JD97 to JD149. The Association (Vision) attributes this to higher manufacturing costs in global production hubs.
The Jordan Ministry of Digital Economy has updated the Sanad app to include property tax payments for all residents, biometric phone number recovery, and expanded vehicle services for non-Jordanians, supporting over 2.3 million active digital identities.
Orange Money sponsored the UNDP Digital Payments Forum in Jordan, supporting financial inclusion initiatives focused on women, farmers, and small-scale producers. The forum, held in Sweimeh, highlighted safe and accessible digital payment solutions aligned with Jordan’s national financial inclusion and digital transformation strategies.
Orange Jordan has launched “Tahweesheh,” a no-interest, fee-free savings sub-account on Orange Money, enabling users to set and track multiple financial goals. The initiative supports financial inclusion and promotes sustainable saving habits in line with Jordan’s national strategy.
Orange Jordan has launched “Tahweesheh,” a fee-free savings sub-account within Orange Money, enabling customers to set and manage multiple financial goals digitally. The initiative supports financial inclusion and sustainable saving habits across Jordan.