Crown Prince: Jordan's future lies in youth, technology, innovation
Speaking to an audience of innovators, officials, and young professionals, the Crown Prince emphasized the need to invest in human capital, research, and development to build adaptive and innovative economies. 'In advanced economies, value is no longer measured by factory output, but by intellectual output,' he said.
He began his address by reaffirming the values that have defined Jordan since its founding. 'Perseverance, dedication, and excellence are constant traits of the Jordanian identity,' he noted.
Addressing the country's youth, Crown Prince Al Hussein said, 'You and your peers are the driving force behind the Jordanian dream. We aim to realize that dream by equipping our young talents with the tools of the modern era, especially in light of the growing role of technology in all aspects of life.'
He spoke about the importance of communication in a world increasingly defined by polarization and uncertainty. 'Impressions sometimes outweigh facts,' he said, calling for dialogue and active listening to foster trust, hope, and unity.
Looking to the future, the Crown Prince envisioned practical applications of advanced technologies in Jordan. He highlighted the potential of locally developed drones for transporting urgent medical supplies, monitoring utilities, and supporting agriculture. He also spoke of artificial intelligence playing a major role in public sector decision-making, healthcare, and education.
'In the classroom, I see a student using an AI-powered assistant to support her learning, while teachers focus on students facing greater challenges,' he said. 'In the health sector, I imagine a citizen accessing a specialist remotely without the need to travel.'
He also expressed his hopes for the Future Technology Council to serve as a model for public institutions, promoting innovation and enhancing service delivery.
Reiterating Jordan's strategic vision, the Crown Prince stated, 'We want Jordan to be a regional hub for smart solutions and to collaborate closely with our Arab neighbors to serve shared interests.'
He concluded by highlighting Jordan's strengths—stability, resilience, and a wealth of human talent—as assets that position the country for regional leadership. 'If knowledge is power, then creative ideas are wealth,' he said. 'Enlightened minds build nations, strengthen foundations, and create the difference we seek.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Jordan News
an hour ago
- Jordan News
Income Tax Refunds for 2023 and Earlier to Be Disbursed Starting Today for Two Weeks - Jordan News
The Income and Sales Tax Department announced that starting today, Wednesday, and for a period of two weeks, it will complete the disbursement of income tax refunds that have been audited and deposited into the Treasury for the year 2023 and earlier. The refunds are designated for eligible employees, workers, individuals, and companies. اضافة اعلان The department explained that the total refunds to be disbursed over the two-week period amount to approximately 22 million Jordanian dinars, covering employees, workers, individuals, and companies for the year 2023 and prior. This disbursement follows the directives of Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan issued last March to release refunds for previous years, which totaled 26 million dinars. During the two-week period, the department will send daily SMS notifications to eligible taxpayers on the phone numbers registered in its electronic system, informing them of the refund and confirming the transfer of the amount to their registered bank account via the IBAN provided. The disbursement process will continue until the end of the current month. – (Petra)
Jordan News
an hour ago
- Jordan News
Tender Announced for the Purchase of Wheat - Jordan News
Amman – The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply announced on Wednesday the launch of a tender to purchase 100,000–120,000 tons of wheat. In a statement, the ministry invited interested parties to visit the Tenders Department to obtain a copy of the tender invitation, which includes terms and specifications, for a non-refundable fee of 650 Jordanian dinars. The deadline for submitting bids is 2:00 PM next Tuesday. اضافة اعلان The ministry requires bidders to provide a copy of a valid professional license, a certified copy of the commercial register not older than 30 days from the tender opening date, and a valid chamber of commerce registration certificate. – (Petra)
Ammon
4 hours ago
- Ammon
Jordan's tourism revenues up to$4.4 million
Ammon News - The Kingdom's tourism revenues surged by 8.6% during the first seven months of 2025, reaching $4,398.1 million, despite a 5.6% decrease in July 2025 million, preliminary data released by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) showed. The data revealed an increase in tourism revenues during the first seven months of 2025 from Asian nationalities 41.1%, Europeans 33.8%, Americans 21.7%, Arabs 7.3%, and other nationalities (38.0%). Tourism revenues from Jordanian expatriates decreased by 2.5%. According to the data, Jordanians' spending on tourism abroad increased by 4.0% during the first seven months of 2025, reaching $1,247.1 million, compared to a 7.0% increase in July 2025, reaching $247.4 million.
