Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Oasis500 has launched Oasis Ventures III, a $20 million early-stage technology fund aimed at supporting startups in Jordan through capital investment and mentorship. The initiative builds on the accelerator’s track record of backing 193 startups and supports the country’s broader innovation and economic modernization goals.
The program, launched in January 2024 and scheduled for completion by mid-2028, reflects Jordan’s ongoing efforts to build people-centered digital government services while strengthening healthcare delivery through digital transformation initiatives.
The World Bank has disbursed $152 million for Jordan’s Human-Centered Digital Government programme, supporting digital public services, expanded digital ID adoption, healthcare digitisation, and improved transparency as part of the country’s broader public sector modernisation and digital transformation strategy.
Jordan has established a national inter-agency framework led by the TRC to protect minors from digital risks through coordinated regulation, education, and cybersecurity initiatives, promoting responsible digital citizenship while strengthening online safety across the country.
Jordan Kuwait Bank has partnered with BPC to modernise its digital banking and payments infrastructure, introducing a unified platform designed to improve customer experience, support SMEs and merchants, and accelerate the rollout of new digital financial services.
Jordan has established a national committee to develop technical, regulatory, and awareness measures aimed at protecting children from online risks, strengthening digital safety frameworks while promoting responsible use of social media and internet platforms.
UNESCO and Jordan’s Ministry of Education convened a digital transformation workshop in Amman to advance inclusive education reform, focusing on policy alignment, digital infrastructure and data-driven decision-making to support sustainable learning outcomes.