Orange Jordan emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, maintaining GEEIS certification standards. Initiatives include increasing female representation in leadership, the “Hello Women” program for digital and technical jobs, and a 36% increase in female hires in 2023. These efforts make Orange an employer of choice in Jordan and the region.
Orange Jordan sponsored the Digital Technology & Smart Apps Exhibition (SMARTECH) at JIEC, highlighting digital offerings like Fiber, 5G, and Orange Money. The event, under the Ministry of Digital Economy, showcased startups and promoted entrepreneurship through BIG by Orange, emphasizing customer interaction to understand market trends and needs.
Orange Jordan launched a Digital Self-Registration Service using the eKYC system, enabling customers to electronically authenticate prepaid mobile lines. This innovation allows remote identity verification via the “SANAD” app, enhancing the digital customer experience. The initiative reflects Orange’s commitment to digital leadership and supporting Jordan’s digital transformation vision.
E-wallet usage in Jordan increased by 6%, reaching 2.17 million users, according to the Central Bank of Jordan. Eight payment companies and 19 banks facilitate digital transactions. E-wallets offer security and convenience, particularly popular among younger users, although some users find they spend more due to losing track of expenses.
Orange Jordan sponsored the Yarmouk University Computer Games Competition to boost students’ e-gaming design skills. The competition aligns with Jordan’s E-Gaming Strategy 2023-2027, aiming to enhance economic growth and job creation. Winners included teams from Applied Science Private University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, and University of Science and Technology.
Orange Jordan and the Public Security Directorate conducted a session on AI’s role in transforming public security operations. The session aimed to enhance knowledge on AI applications, including crime prediction and cyber threat detection, promoting digital culture and improving security strategies and responses across various departments.
Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Blockexe, has launched the Modee Dlt blockchain network to enhance trust in government services. This initiative, part of the Digital Transformation Strategy (2021-2025), aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness in e-government services.
Orange Jordan and Proparco have partnered to enhance programming skills through Coding Academies, expanding digital inclusion in Jordan. The €1-million agreement aims to train more young programmers, while an additional USD 15-million agreement supports the expansion of Orange’s fiber optic network.
The Coding Academies by Orange Jordan represent an important educational space that are aimed at enhancing young women and men’s programming skills being one of the most pivotal required pillars of the accelerating digital world.
Jordan’s NCSC launched the National Cyber Security Strategy 2024-2028, focusing on security, resilience, transformation, and partnerships. The strategy aims to create a secure digital environment, supporting national digital transformation and economic growth. Key initiatives include a new digital transformation unit and enhanced cyber security for the aviation sector.
