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 Jordan graduated 49 students from its sixth Coding Academy cohort in Amman, as part of the YTJ-funded “Digital Upskilling and Employment Program.” With over 1,000 total graduates to date and 80% employment success, the program strengthens youth skills, supports startups, and links training with real job opportunities.
Jordan’s industrial exports grew by 6.3% in the first five months of 2025, reaching JD3.291 billion. Growth was led by the construction industries sector, while wood and furniture exports declined. Chemical industries, leather, knitting, and engineering sectors topped the export values.
Jordan has launched its 2026–2028 digital transformation strategy to align with national modernization goals, focusing on infrastructure, digital services, inclusion, and innovation. The plan sets five strategic pillars and a participatory governance model to build a secure, sustainable, and technology-driven economy.
Jordan will send 12 companies to the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria for the first time, targeting new markets and partnerships across Africa. The delegation spans multiple sectors and aligns with efforts to expand trade ties, enhance Arab-African cooperation, and diversify Jordan’s export destinations.
Zain Jordan funded AI startup LeafleX with 15,000 JOD and one year of logistical support, reinforcing its commitment to youth entrepreneurship and tech innovation in healthcare.
JPMC and APC signed a deal to build a fertilizer complex focusing on value-added phosphoric acid products in Aqaba and Al Shediyeh. The project aims to increase Jordan’s industrial value, diversify exports, create jobs, and support the Kingdom’s Economic Modernisation Vision.
Orange Jordan and GIZ launched “Finance Forward,” a financial literacy program for entrepreneurs and SMEs across five Jordanian governorates. The initiative aims to build financial management skills, support sustainable business growth, and empower local startups within Jordan’s evolving economic landscape.
Jordan and Syria held discussions to enhance cooperation in telecommunications and digital economy sectors. Jordan shared regulatory expertise, while both sides explored investment opportunities to support Syria’s telecom modernization and regional digital collaboration.
Jordanian tech firms advance market readiness for the Netherlands and Europe through specialized workshop supported by int@j, PUM, and JEBA.
Jordan’s int@j, PUM, and JEBA organized a workshop for 22 ICT companies on entering Dutch and European markets, covering regulations, legal compliance, and market entry strategies. The initiative aims to foster sustainable growth and strengthen Jordan-EU economic ties.