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 Source participated in the inaugural EU-Jordan Business Forum, promoting Jordan’s ICT sector and fostering international connections. Minister Ahmad Hanandeh highlighted Jordan’s achievements and the role of Jordan Source in bridging global corporations with the local market. The event facilitated discussions on trade, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
Orange Jordan’s 5G Agriculture Bootcamp trained 18 participants in adopting new technologies for sustainable farming. The program aims to enhance productivity, combat challenges like desert locusts, and promote economic growth. Graduates will lead innovations in agriculture, supported by AI and 5G, fostering long-term development in Jordan.
As the Middle East continues to advance its broadband infrastructure, the potential for a fully connected, high-speed future seems imminent.
Orange Jordan launched the third season of its AI Incubator, in partnership with ISSF and PSUT. The program received 108 applications, shortlisted to 7 finalists. The AI Incubator aims to support AI-based startups and students, enhancing their skills, securing investments, and fostering socio-economic development in Jordan.
Orange Jordan and the Norwegian Refugee Council have launched a free three-month digital skills training program for Jordanian youth in Irbid. Part of the ‘Najahna – Our Success’ project, the program aims to enhance programming and digital manufacturing skills, empowering participants for the job market.
Orange Jordan has launched Fiber to the Room (FTTR) and Wi-Fi 6 technologies, providing customers with high-speed, reliable internet. Covering 1 million households across main cities and governorates, these advancements ensure strong, stable connections for all family members, revolutionizing internet services in Jordan.
Orange Jordan is offering 13 free training courses on Coursera for young people in Jordan, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, as part of a wider initiative to promote digital learning and community empowerment.
Orange Jordan has launched a digital inclusion catalogue on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, part of its “Differently Abled, Definitely Enabled” initiative. The catalogue provides a comprehensive guide to services and privileges for persons with disabilities, including sign language translation and text-to-voice features, aiming to enhance digital inclusion and accessibility.
Ericsson has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jordanian telco Umniah to enhance 3G and 4G networks in Jordan. This partnership will see the deployment of Ericsson’s advanced radio system products and the utilization of additional spectrum to expand network capacity and coverage, improving mobile broadband services across major cities.
LORIOT partners with Jordan IoT to accelerate IoT deployment in Jordan, aiming to meet the growing demand projected to reach US$6.68 billion by 2028. This strategic alliance focuses on enhancing sectors like smart utilities and agriculture, and is poised to drive innovation and digital transformation in the Middle East.