Latest news with #JordanSource
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan Source launches a diplomat training initiative for ambassadors of Jordan's tech sector
Jordan Source, a program under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE), hosted an unprecedented training event, marking the launch of a first-of-its-kind initiative to train Jordanian diplomats to become ambassadors of the Kingdom's technology sector. This initiative is part of Jordan Source's ongoing efforts to position Jordan as a leader in Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO), Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO), and gaming sectors on the global stage. The first in a series, the event was held on 14th of May 2025, at The ARC in King Hussein Business Park. The one-day session was graced by His Excellency Sami Smeirat, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, alongside select distinguished guest speakers and diplomats. This training series aims to empower diplomats to advocate and assume the role of ambassadors for the Kingdom's talent in the technology sector around the world. The event kicked off with a welcome speech by His Excellency Sami Smeirat. During his note, he pointed that Jordan is forging its space on the regional and global landscapes, highlighting the Kingdom's outstanding development in the ITO, BPO, ICT, creative and gaming sectors. The session featured three industry leaders who shared their invaluable insights with the attendees. Each of the guest speakers specializes in a specific area: Michael Orfaly, Country Senior Partner at PwC, tackled the ITO sector, whereas Wa'ed Al Hawamdeh, Managing Director – Jordan, UAE & KSA at Concentrix, brought his expertise in the BPO field. Meanwhile, Nour Khrais, Founder and CEO of Maysalward, represented the gaming industry. These industry leaders exemplified success stories with their own companies, sharing their experiences with the attendees. Commenting on the Kingdom's rapid development in the ICT sector, HE Sami Smeirat stated, 'Jordan is carving out its place on both the regional and global stages, driven by our exceptional talent and strategic location. We have made remarkable progress across the ITO, BPO, ICT, creative industries, and gaming sectors, positioning the Kingdom as a hub of innovation and opportunity.' He further highlighted aligning with national efforts, noting that 'the launch of this diplomat training program embodies His Majesty King Abdullah II's vision of investing in Jordanian talent as the foundation for development, and aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision, which aims to accelerate growth, strengthen the digital economy, and enhance Jordan's global competitiveness. Through this initiative, we are empowering our diplomats to champion Jordan's technology sector and promote the Kingdom as a regional leader in digital excellence and innovation.' Following His Excellency's address, Dana Darwish, Program Manager at Jordan Source, took the stage to highlight the major milestones in Jordan's tech sector, with a particular focus on local talent, strategic location, and what makes Jordan a country of firsts in the region in the IT sector. Two more keynotes were presented at the event by representatives from the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) Program at MoDEE, focusing on Jordan's advantages as a technology hub. They delved into the incentives and grants provided by the government to companies who bring their businesses to Jordan, including zero income tax, exemptions on custom duties, and no sales tax on ICT services. It is worth noting that Jordan Source is always seeking new ways to support its mission. The diplomat training program is its latest initiative in connecting businesses, investors and entrepreneurs from across the globe with the resources they need to grow, thrive, and flourish. By cultivating its local talent as ambassadors, Jordan Source reaffirms their commitment to being ideal partners for technology and innovation.
Zawya
06-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan Source strengthens Canada ties at its collaborative ICT webinar
Jordan Source, a program under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE), has organized a virtual event in collaboration with the Jordanian Embassy in Canada, the Canadian Embassy in Jordan, and the Canadian Arab Business Council (CABC). This event underscored Jordan's commitment to fostering global partnerships and showcased the Kingdom's dynamic ICT sector to key decision-makers in Canada and internationally. Taking place on February 24, the Canada-Jordan ICT Webinar aimed to build upon existing partnerships with Canadian businesses and promote opportunities for business expansion and innovation between the two nations. It emphasized the strengthening of relationships between Jordanian and Canadian companies, as well as highlighting Jordan's youthful workforce, strategic regional position, and entrepreneurial spirit. The event commenced with a welcome address by the CABC, followed by opening remarks from distinguished speakers. His Excellency Sami Smeirat, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, provided insights on Jordan's ICT landscape and highlighted incentives that Jordan provides to investors. His inspiring words were followed by Her Excellency Sabah Al Rafie, Ambassador of Jordan to Canada, who articulated the strategic vision for Jordan-Canada partnerships and their potential to drive future innovation. During the webinar, HE Sami Smeirat highlighted Jordan's pioneering role in the ICT sector. He pointed to the sector's significant growth, contributing 5% to the country's GDP and employing over 40,000 people, with more than 7,000 annual graduates in technology and engineering fields. He further outlined the incentives and benefits available to investors in Jordan, including tax exemptions, financial grants to support market expansion and training, and a range of facilities that make the Kingdom an attractive destination for investment. He emphasized that these efforts align with the country's economic modernization vision, which aims to foster sustainable growth, encourage innovation, develop digital competencies, and establish Jordan as an advanced regional technology hub. Meanwhile, HE Sabah Al-Rafie also spoke on the importance of strengthening cooperation between Jordan and Canada, building on decades of successful partnership. She emphasized the potential of both countries and underscored Jordan's advantages as an incubator for remote businesses. These advantages include the Kingdom's strategic location, its young and dynamic workforce, its evolving technological infrastructure, progressive legislation, and competitive investment incentives. On the other hand, Louis Lacasse, Canada's Regional Trade Consul at the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed the role of the Canadian government in enhancing trade and investment opportunities in the ICT sector between Jordan and Canada. A highlight of the webinar was the panel discussion, titled 'Scaling Beyond Borders – Innovation & Market Expansion'. It featured industry leaders: Abdullah Snobar, Executive Director at DMZ and CEO of DMZ Ventures; Samer Jaffar, General Manager – EMEA at Explorance; Mohammad Kaddoura, Co-Founder and CEO at Ideal Innovation House; and Wassef Masri, Managing Partner at CrossRealms. The session delved into how outsourcing affects the communities that become part of the ecosystem. Throughout, panelists continuously referred to upskilling and training as drivers of innovation and growth. This sentiment was further echoed by Amira Qarqash, Digital Skills Development Manager at MoDEE, who touched upon Jordan's collaboration with tech providers to trainings in universities to ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills for the market. The Canada-Jordan ICT Webinar is a direct result of Jordan Source's successful delegation visit to Canada last year, which included participation in North America's fastest-growing technology conference, meetings with representatives from the University of Waterloo, and the 'Gateway to MENA' event hosted alongside the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This event reinforces Jordan Source's dedication to nurturing strong ties between the two countries, positioning Jordan and its talent as ideal partners for technology and innovation. ABOUT JORDAN SOURCE Jordan Source is a program that aims to promote Jordan as an ideal destination for investments and outsourcing in the ICT sector, providing a wealth of support services to international businesses and investors, while elevating Jordan's wellspring of young ICT talent onto a global stage. Developed under the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) project of the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in line with the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, Jordan Source seeks to connect businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe with the resources they need to grow, thrive, and flourish—all while highlighting the Kingdom's abundance of young professionals, its exceptional investment environment, and its world-class infrastructure and resources. For more information, visit
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan Source propels local innovators to the global stage in a collaboration with Antler MENA
Jordan Source, a program under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE), has organized high-impact events in collaboration with the global venture capital firm, Antler. These events are part of the Kingdom's broader strategy to foster global connections, showcase Jordan's vibrant ICT sector to Antler's international network, and connect Jordanian entrepreneurs with potential investors. The MoDEE program hosted a dedicated event on January 22, connecting Antler MENA with over 20 Jordanian entrepreneurs and startups. The exclusive gathering resulted in a group of promising founders being chosen to join the residency, where they will receive mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and connections to global networks. To further demonstrate Jordan's dynamic ICT landscape, Jordan Source hosted a webinar on January 29 for Antler's partner network. 22 entrepreneurs from the Gulf and the Levant were in attendance, gaining insights into the Kingdom's thriving tech ecosystem and its strategic positioning as a regional ICT hub. The webinar featured key speakers from MoDEE and its programs. Dana Darwish, Program Manager at Jordan Source, discussed government policies supporting businesses, emphasizing their impact on fostering the tech landscape. Meanwhile, Amira Qarqash, Digital Skills Development Manager representing the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) Project, highlighted the project's role in enhancing ICT career readiness through digital curriculum for schools, showcasing the program's reach and achievements. Odeh Haddadin, Digital Business Sector Manager at YTJ, outlined incentives for businesses in Jordan, such as access to skilled talent, market expansion, intermediary grants, and tech hubs, explaining how these resources contribute to attracting investment and drive economic growth. These events build on Jordan Source's successful visit to Singapore last year, where MoDEE representatives, led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, met with numerous Singaporean businesses, organizations, and government officials to explore joint opportunities. Antler Singapore connected Jordan Source with Antler MENA, leading to their collaboration on these events, which stand as the culmination of a full year of discussions and reflect Jordan Source's ongoing commitment to highlighting the Kingdom's talent and potential. ABOUT JORDAN SOURCE Jordan Source is a program that aims to promote Jordan as an ideal destination for investments and outsourcing in the ICT sector, providing a wealth of support services to international businesses and investors, while elevating Jordan's wellspring of young ICT talent onto a global stage. Developed under the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) project of the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in line with the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, Jordan Source seeks to connect businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe with the resources they need to grow, thrive, and flourish—all while highlighting the Kingdom's abundance of young professionals, its exceptional investment environment, and its world-class infrastructure and resources.
Jordan Times
03-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Jordan Source signs MoU with DataQueue to drive digital growth
Netherlands-based AI data training company DataQueue joins Jordan Source, a Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship initiative, to tap into Jordan's skilled workforce and strengthen partnerships within the country's digital ecosystem (Petra photo) AMMAN — Netherlands-based AI data training company DataQueue has officially joined Jordan Source, a Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship initiative, to tap into Jordan's skilled workforce and strengthen partnerships within the country's digital ecosystem. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to support DataQueue's expansion in Jordan to develop local talent and create job opportunities by leveraging Jordan's highly skilled professionals, according to a statement by Jordan Source on Sunday. DataQueue helps businesses build, test, and scale human-like AI phone agents through its no-code platform. It specialises in Arabic voice AI solutions, offering fluency in 12 Arabic dialects, and transforming how businesses in the MENA region and Europe, engage with customers through personalized, language-focused innovation. Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat said that the partnership will strengthen Jordan's tech ecosystem, create new opportunities for local talent and enhance their international competitiveness. He noted that the MoU aligns with Jordan Source's broader efforts to attract foreign investment and generate high-quality job opportunities in the sector.
Zawya
02-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dutch expertise meets Jordanian talent in a new agreement between DataQueue and Jordan Source
DataQueue, a Netherlands-based AI platform, has officially announced its integration into the ecosystem of Jordan Source, a program under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE). This announcement follows months of behind-the-scenes discussions, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing Jordan's ICT sector and establishing the Kingdom as a leading force in the global digital economy. The agreement was formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 4th of February. DataQueue empowers businesses to build, test, and scale human-like AI phone agents through its innovative no-code platform. Recognized for its pioneering work in Arabic voice AI, it offers solutions with fluency in 12 Arabic dialects, revolutionizing how businesses in the MENA region and Europe connect with their customers through a personalized approach and focus on Arabic-language innovation. This agreement marks the expansion of DataQueue's operations into the Kingdom. Jordan Source will play a crucial role in supporting DataQueue's growth, focusing on developing local talent and creating valuable opportunities for Jordanian professionals. By leveraging Jordan's highly skilled workforce, this collaboration aims to strengthen Jordan's burgeoning ICT sector and position the Kingdom as a competitive player in the global technology landscape, fostering cross-border innovation. Commenting on the MoU, His Excellency Sami Smeirat, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, said, 'We are thrilled to welcome DataQueue into the Kingdom. Its presence in Jordan directly contributes to the ongoing efforts to strengthen its IT and outsourcing sectors, showcasing its capabilities and resources. Together, we are not only elevating the local technology ecosystem but also empowering local talent to thrive on an international level.' This memorandum is part of Jordan Source's ongoing efforts to attract international investment and create job opportunities. Through this collaboration, the MoDEE program aims to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and solidify Jordan's position as a thriving hub for ICT—aligning with the pillars of the Kingdom's Economic Modernization Vision. DataQueue's integration into the Jordan Source ecosystem represents a significant step toward achieving these shared goals. ABOUT JORDAN SOURCE Jordan Source is a program that aims to promote Jordan as an ideal destination for investments and outsourcing in the ICT sector, providing a wealth of support services to international businesses and investors, while elevating Jordan's wellspring of young ICT talent onto a global stage. Developed under the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) project of the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in line with the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, Jordan Source seeks to connect businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe with the resources they need to grow, thrive, and flourish—all while highlighting the Kingdom's abundance of young professionals, its exceptional investment environment, and its world-class infrastructure and resources. For more information, visit
