Huawei and SAMENA Council Drive 5G-A and AI Monetization Discussions at Leaders' Forum
As part of the 2025 Year-Round Middle East and Central Asia 5G-A Highest Specification Marketing Campaign, the forum demonstrated how operators can achieve commercial success through new services, innovative packages, and cutting-edge technology. The event reinforced the region's position as a global leader in telecommunications innovation and its commitment to building the intelligent networks of tomorrow.
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5 hours ago
- Jordan Times
PM stresses importance of field work, urges officials to interact with citizens, identify their needs
AMMAN — Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan chaired a meeting with ministers and secretaries-general to discuss preparations for the government's executive programme for the coming years. The sessions are scheduled to begin at the Prime Ministry next week. Hassan highlighted that the programme will be anchored in the Economic Modernisation Vision and aligned with the Administrative Modernisation process, stressing the importance of unified action in drafting and implementing the plan. He also affirmed that secretaries-general 'are the cornerstones of administrative modernisation' and must shoulder their responsibilities at this stage by leading planning and implementation efforts, ensuring that their initiatives and departmental budgets should align with the priorities of economic modernisation to achieve real, tangible impact on the ground. Hassan further noted that the success of any ministry hinges on the secretary-general's ability to deliver their duties with efficiency and effectiveness. Hassan stressed the need to prioritise projects and manage them efficiently to achieve their intended outcomes, noting that the that financial resources should not hinder progress, pointing out that several projects in certain service sectors, which had been delayed for years, were successfully completed within months. 'His Majesty King Abdullah has instructed the Royal Hashemite Court to oversee the implementation of this vision in coordination with the government to ensure its successful delivery. The Economic Modernisation Vision forms Jordan's national plan for the coming years, and we are all responsible and accountable for implementing this programme,' he said. Hassan underscored the importance of cooperation and coordination between ministries and institutions, facilitating their interconnection, and called for a clear implementation framework for the programme and its projects, with set timelines and regular follow-up. He added, 'We need field leaders who interact with citizens, identify their requirements, take prompt action to address issues, and work to enhance public services.' During the meeting, an extensive discussion took place in which several secretaries-general presented their ministries' strategies for modernisation and development, improving performance, simplifying procedures, and enhancing services for citizens. These measures aim to bolster the capacity of ministries and institutions to achieve the objectives and priorities set out in the modernisation vision. Noting that the government is considering delegating some authorities to the secretaries-general to enhance their ability to make decisions, as well as delegating some authorities to the executive departments, according to a comprehensive evaluation system at various levels that will be applied transparently.
Jordan Times
9 hours ago
- Jordan Times
67 industrial companies receive JD4.5m in grants through modernisation programme
AMMAN — A total of 67 industrial companies on Thursday signed agreements under the second phase of the industrial modernisation programme, with grants exceeding JD4.5 million. During the signing ceremony, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said that the government remains committed to supporting the industrial sector through the industrial support fund and its various programmes, the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) said on its website. He added that these programmes have benefited more than 654 companies in less than two years with financing reaching JD65 million, contributing to a 29 per cent increase in exports and creating more than 3,000 new jobs. The minister stressed that the industry sector is the 'most capable' driver of real and sustainable economic growth, pointing out that economic growth rate, which is globally recognised as the most important indicator of economic recovery, relies on two main factors, value of local purchases and the trade deficit. Qudah also reviewed several economic indicators recorded during the first five months of 2025, including a 10.6 per cent increase in exports, 2.7 per cent economic growth rate and 35 per cent rise in container handling at Aqaba port. There is a rebound in transit trade after years of decline, where exporters are facing challenges in transportation capacity due to high demand, which is a positive indication of the sector's vitality, he pointed out. He announced that Bab Al Hawa crossing between Syria and Turkey will re-open at the end of September, which will boost re-export activity to the European Union. President of the Jordan and Amman chambers of industry Fathi Jaghbir described the industry modernisation programme as a 'step forwards' towards supporting local industries and enhancing their ability to adapt to global changes. Qudah stressed that JEDCO has played a pivotal role in supporting the industrial sector over the years, enhancing competiveness of companies and enabling them to face challenges, in addition to facilitating participation in international exhibitions to open new markets for Jordanian products. He stressed that the national industrial sector continues to boost its 'strong' presence in the national economy, contributing nearly one-third of the GDP and serving as a key pillar of development despite regional and international challenges, reflecting its ability to maintain position in traditional markets while expanding to new emerging ones. The industrial modernisation programme, one of the initiatives under the industrial support and development fund supervised by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply and implemented be JEDCO, provides beneficiary companies with financial grants alongside technical assistance aimed to enhance production capacity, reducing costs and minimising environmental and health risks. In its first phase, the programme supported 131 companies with total funding exceeding JD11million, JEDCO said.
Jordan News
11 hours ago
- Jordan News
Why Isn't Artificial Intelligence Living Up to Its Promises in the Workplace? A Study Responds - Jordan News
Talk of AI's potential as a core part of the future of work is constant, but reality reveals a significant gap between high expectations and how AI is actually being used in day-to-day operations across offices and teams. A recent study conducted by GoTo in collaboration with Workplace Intelligence surveyed 2,500 employees and tech leaders globally. The findings show that AI remains more of a promise than a practical, integrated tool in the workplace. اضافة اعلان The study highlights a clear contradiction: 62% of employees believe AI is overhyped, yet 86% admit they don't use it to its full potential. Additionally, 82% of employees say they don't fully understand how to apply AI in their daily work, while only 49% of tech leaders recognize this lack of understanding. Trust in AI's reliability is also low—86% of employees expressed doubts about the accuracy of AI results, compared to just 53% of tech leaders. This mismatch in perception has been labeled the 'trust and understanding gap.' One of the study's most striking findings is that employees spend an average of 2.6 hours per day—or 13 hours per week—on tasks that could be automated using AI. In the U.S. alone, this time adds up to an estimated $2.9 trillion in lost productivity annually. This points to a huge untapped opportunity for improving efficiency and productivity through AI adoption, which in turn calls for more effective training and the integration of AI as a central support tool in everyday work. Alarmingly, 54% of employees are using AI to handle high-priority or sensitive tasks, even if those tasks fall outside their company's formal AI usage policies. Meanwhile, only 45% of companies have clear guidelines on how AI should be used. This increases the risk of misuse or poor judgment, highlighting the urgent need for proper training and clear organizational frameworks for ethical and safe AI implementation. Employees have expressed a clear need for access to AI tools tailored to their specific roles, but only 40% currently have those tools—dropping to just 30% in small businesses. While 95% of tech leaders acknowledge the importance of tools like data analytics and security monitoring, only 69% say those tools are actually available. This gap in access is a major barrier to achieving the benefits AI promises. It's evident that adopting AI isn't just about installing software—it requires a well-rounded strategy focused on removing adoption barriers. According to 77% of tech leaders, spending just $20 per employee per month could save an hour of work each day. Having clear internal policies is also essential to guide responsible and ethical AI use. Moreover, training remains critical: 81% of employees and 71% of tech leaders agree on the need for better AI-related education and development. While 72% of organizations track AI productivity, few are measuring its effects on important human factors like employee satisfaction, service quality, or overall workplace well-being. What the GoTo study reveals is essentially a wake-up call. AI is not just a buzzword or marketing slogan—it's a powerful tool that requires strong infrastructure, serious training, and consistent evaluation of its impact. If organizations continue to adopt AI without clear plans or proper support, missed opportunities will keep piling up, dragging down productivity and performance. However, the path forward is clear. With smart planning, thorough training, and real technical readiness, AI can move from being a distant promise to an everyday force that truly transforms the way we work—and becomes a real competitive advantage.
