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Jordan News
29-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Government Service Centers to Remain Open Next Thursday Despite Labor Day Holiday - Jordan News
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship announced that government service centers will remain operational as usual next Thursday, despite it being declared an official holiday in celebration of Labor Day in the Kingdom. اضافة اعلان The ministry emphasized that this decision aims to ensure citizens can access services and complete their transactions easily during the public holiday, maintaining uninterrupted delivery of government services. Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the continued availability of services, as the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to providing a convenient service environment that meets the public's needs. The ministry concluded its statement by extending congratulations to all workers on the occasion of Labor Day, expressing appreciation for their dedication and service to the nation.
Jordan Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025 kicks off in Amman
Speaking at the Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025, Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Secretary-General Samira Zoubi says that the event provides a 'space' for dialogue and expertise exchange (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Global Data & AI Virtual Tech Conference 2025 kicked off on Tuesday in Amman. Organised by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the event will discuss several issues, mainly ways to empower education through AI and digital transformation, expand AI innovation scope within institutions, and enhance this drive in the Kingdom's public sector using AI technologies, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ministry Secretary-General Samira Zoubi said that the event provides a "space" for dialogue and expertise exchange and an opportunity to explore cooperation prospects in employing AI and data to serve humanity and accelerate digital transformation in society. Zoubi said that the world is witnessing "unprecedented" transformations, driven by the technological revolution, mainly in AI and big data areas. The secretary-general added that these shifts "not only affect the economy, but also extend to reshaping" governments' roles, service delivery mechanisms, planning tools, and means of achieving "comprehensive and sustainable" development. She said that Jordan believes in investing in knowledge and technology as the "cornerstone" for building a "brighter" future, a "robust" digital economy, "a more efficient and transparent" government, and services that meet citizens' expectations and needs. Zoubi said that this belief was reflected in launching National Artificial Intelligence Policy in 2020, followed by National Strategy for 2023–2027, with a "clear" implementation plan that features 68 projects in the fields of education, health, agriculture, energy, water, government services, cybersecurity and smart cities. Over the past years, she noted that the government has sought to develop digital infrastructure, expand scope of cloud computing, and update legislation to ensure a "safe and reliable" environment. Zoubi pointed out that this effort focuses on building human capacity under training programmes for Jordan's public sector employees, youth, and entrepreneurs, in cooperation with partners from local and international institutions.
Jordan News
20-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
15 Government AI Projects Completed - Jordan News
15 Government AI Projects Completed The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship confirmed yesterday that, in collaboration with relevant ministries and institutions, it has completed 15 government projects under the executive plan of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, which was approved in 2023. اضافة اعلان In a press statement, the ministry said that these completed projects represent about 22% of the total 68 government projects included in the strategy's executive plan, which the government aims to fully implement by the end of 2027. The ministry noted that work is currently underway on 23 additional projects, representing 34% of the total, in cooperation with the relevant institutions. It also announced that, two years after the strategy's launch, a report tracking the progress of the AI strategy implementation was prepared and submitted to the Prime Ministry. Among the most prominent achievements so far is the AI Readiness Assessment Project for public sector institutions. This project aimed to assess the readiness of 18 government entities, resulting in the training of hundreds of government employees and increasing AI awareness by 26%. The project also produced strategic plans including gap analyses, recommendations, and data preparation projects to enhance AI readiness in the public sector. The ministry also announced the completion of a project for automated tracking of strategy implementation, using the PMTool project management platform. In the education sector, the ministry stated that AI-related academic disciplines have been introduced in Jordanian universities. This is being implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and includes the launch of AI, data science, and related programs in 27 Jordanian universities. Another completed initiative was the development of a dynamic database of Jordanian researchers and research fields. A platform was launched through the National Center for Innovation, allowing researchers to register and explore the database via The platform currently includes registered researchers from various disciplines. The ministry also confirmed the completion of a classification framework for entities working in the AI field. This project was developed in cooperation with ESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia), and coordinated with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. It was implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Companies Control Department, the Ministry of Investment, and Jordan Customs. In terms of youth engagement and innovation, the ministry highlighted the 2024 AI Applications Hackathon held in collaboration with the Hussein Technical University, focused on transportation solutions. Several participants took part, with nine projects reaching the finals, and the top five receiving awards for their innovative solutions addressing national transport issues. Under the Entrepreneurship Policy, the 2024 Entrepreneurship Hackathon included training for 172 entrepreneurs on AI as part of an entrepreneurship bootcamp. Finally, the ministry reported the successful completion of an AI-based project linked to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, in collaboration with the Greater Amman Municipality, which involved preparing the feeder roads for the BRT network. — Al-Ghad
Jordan News
10-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Over 1.6 Million Jordanians Have Activated Their Digital ID via the 'Sanad' App - Jordan News
Over 1.6 Million Jordanians Have Activated Their Digital ID via the 'Sanad' App According to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, a total of 1,614,772 Jordanians have activated their digital identity through the 'Sanad' app to date. اضافة اعلان The ministry stated that the update of services through the Sanad app is ongoing, noting an increasing demand for digital ID activation. The app offers access to a wide range of government services provided by various public institutions. Previously, the ministry announced that the option to postpone military service documentation has been made available on a trial basis through the Sanad app, in coordination with the Jordanian Armed Forces. The annual report on the Economic Modernization Vision 2024, issued in February 2025, highlighted key achievements in the information technology sector during 2024. Among them was the digitalization of 1,530 cumulative government services, accounting for 64% of all public services. The government initially launched the 'Sanad' app in February 2020 as part of the fifth executive package of the national economic program aimed at supporting e-government services and improving the business environment. Several updates have since been made to address early challenges faced by the app. Sanad allows users to access services with a unified username and password, instead of managing multiple credentials for different government platforms. To activate the digital ID, users must either visit a Sanad station or activate it through their bank account using a supported banking app, which enables ID activation without needing to visit a physical station. The government aims to reach 3.5 million activated digital identities and complete the automation of all government services by 2025, in line with the public sector modernization plan announced earlier. — (Al-Mamlaka)
Jordan Times
07-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
2.9m transactions completed at gov't service centres, 1.16m visitors recorded
The total number of transactions processed through the Comprehensive Government Service Centres reach 2.9 million by the end of March (Al Mamlaka TV photo) AMMAN — The total number of transactions processed through the Comprehensive Government Service Centres reached 2.9 million by the end of March, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship. Currently, the centers offer 182 traditional and electronic services on behalf of 34 government institutions and have welcomed over 1.16 million visitors to date. Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat underscored the centers' role as a cornerstone in facilitating citizens' access to efficient, high-quality services, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The minister said that the centers embody the state's vision of enhancing the citizen experience while promoting transparency and fairness through unified service points and integrated service environments. He noted that efforts are ongoing to expand the centers' geographical coverage and enhance their technological infrastructure, ensuring equal access to government services across the Kingdom and aligning with Jordan's broader administrative and economic modernisation goals. The minister reiterated the ministry's commitment to equipping the centers with advanced technologies and skilled personnel to meet public expectations and boost citizens' trust in public institutions. To date, 9 out of the planned 15 centers are operational, with full completion expected by the end of 2025. The centers aim to expand access to government services across all governorates, particularly in densely populated areas. Page 2
