Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jordan has launched the region’s first Fintech Academy and applied lab, creating a national platform for AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, and digital payments training. The initiative supports the Economic Modernization Vision and aims to build a new generation of fintech leaders, positioning Jordan as a regional hub for financial innovation.
Orange Jordan has sponsored the Model United Nations conference organised by the New English School in Amman, bringing together over 200 students for a three-day UN simulation. The initiative reinforces Orange’s commitment to youth empowerment, leadership development, and digital responsibility by providing young people with platforms for debate, collaboration, and innovation.
Jordan marked International Day of Education 2026 by centering youth as co-creators of learning. UNESCO and UNICEF highlighted how young people must shape reform, align education with real opportunity, and lead digital and green transitions, ensuring inclusion and building a future-ready system rooted in partnership.
Orange Jordan topped the 2025 DSBO mobile network tests after nationwide drive measurements covering nearly 8,000km. Independent testing by Commsquare confirmed the operator’s leading performance in both voice and data, reflecting sustained investment in network quality and nationwide user experience.
Jordan’s National Council for Future Technology, chaired by Crown Prince Hussein, is positioning technology as a core engine of growth and quality of life. Business leaders say its first-year impact across education, healthcare, and public services signals a strategic shift toward innovation, private-sector leadership, and a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.
Jordan’s internet usage reached 95.6% in 2024, surpassing Arab and global averages. Daily use stands at 94.8%, with 11 million users nationwide. Mobile and smartphone adoption continues to rise, while landlines decline. The survey highlights rapid digital transformation across households, devices, and connectivity platforms.
Orange Jordan topped Jordan’s 2025 DSBO network performance test, achieving the highest scores in both mobile voice and data. The nationwide drive test covered nearly 8,000km using advanced Rohde & Schwarz equipment, validating Orange’s investments in network quality, reliability, and real-world user experience across cities and highways.
Mastercard has announced new partnerships with STC Bank in Saudi Arabia and MEPS in Jordan to expand digital and cross-border payments. The collaborations enable faster international transfers via Mastercard Move and introduce Click to Pay for e-commerce, strengthening secure, transparent, and frictionless payment experiences across both markets.
Orange Jordan topped Jordan’s 2025 mobile network benchmarks, achieving the highest scores in both voice and data performance. Independent drive tests covering 8,000 km confirmed superior in-motion connectivity, reinforcing the operator’s leadership in service quality and its role in advancing the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Lebanon and Jordan signed 21 agreements covering trade, digital transformation, infrastructure, energy, education, and public sector reform. The accords, concluded in Beirut, aim to deepen bilateral cooperation, modernize institutions, and support sustainable development across economic and social sectors in both countries.