Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Umniah Jordan will implement Ericsson’s AI and machine learning solutions to reduce energy consumption across its network operations after a successful proof-of-concept demonstrated a 20% reduction in 5G power usage. This follows previous AI-related collaborations between Ericsson and Umniah to optimize and expand network services.
Orange Jordan launches the first digital self-registration service in the Kingdom using the EKYC system. This service allows secure, remote authentication of prepaid mobile lines, aligning with Orange Jordan’s digital leadership and enhancing the customer experience.
The inaugural EU-Jordan Business Forum showcased Orange Jordan’s transformation into an economic enabler, highlighting substantial investments in digital infrastructure and innovative projects like the “Innovation Space,” emphasizing their strategic partnership with the EU.