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ICS Financial Systems Ltd (ICSFS), The global award-winning provider of the Universal and Digital Banking software solutions; ICS BANKS®, proudly announces that Ivory Bank, one of South Sudan’s prominent commercial banks, has successfully gone live on the ICS BANKS® Universal Banking Solution, marking another milestone in ICSFS’s expanding footprint across the African banking sector.

This complete systems overhaul, which took around five months, covered Ivory Bank’s headquarters in Juba alongside eleven branches around South Sudan and in Khartoum, replaced their current banking software infrastructure with ICS BANKS® Universal Banking Software Suite from ICSFS, providing Ivory Bank with a unified, real-time banking platform designed to streamline operations, boost efficiency and control, enhance customer experience, and strengthen governance and risk visibility across all business lines.

By going live on ICS BANKS® Universal Banking Solution, Ivory Bank has transitioned to a next-generation digitally enabled system that simplifies processes, increases efficiency, and supports rapid product innovation. The system’s agile architecture and open banking backend facilitated complete data migration from Ivory’s legacy system to ICS BANKS® with zero data loss, and its powerful parametrisation engine allows Ivory Bank to configure and launch new financial products quickly, ensuring flexibility, compliance, and scalability throughout its retail and corporate operations.

On this occasion, Madam Bruna Siricio Iro; General Manager of Ivory Bank, stated:

“Our partnership with ICSFS marks a defining step in our digital-transformation journey. Implementing ICS BANKS® Universal Banking Solution has empowered us with the agility, scalability, and control we need to serve our customers consistently and efficiently across South Sudan. This transformation strengthens our technological foundation and sets a solid base for future growth. We are confident that ICS BANKS® will continue to enhance our competitiveness and support our mission to provide reliable financial services nationwide”

In response, Mr. Robert Hazboun; Global CEO of ICS Financial Systems Ltd. – ICSFS, stated:

“We are proud to welcome Ivory Bank to the ICSFS family. Their successful go-live on ICS BANKS® Universal Banking Solution marks our debut in South Sudan, representing a new market penetration for ICSFS and reinforcing our strategic expansion across Africa. This achievement not only strengthens Ivory Bank’s leadership in the local banking landscape but also highlights our solid commitment to delivering cutting-edge, agile, and cost-effective banking platforms that empower financial service providers to thrive in fast-changing markets. Through this milestone, ICSFS continues to champion digital transformation and financial inclusion across the African continent.”

ICSFS invests in its software suites by utilising modern technology in launching new products, constructing a secured and agile integration, and keeping pace with new standards and regulations worldwide. ICS BANKS® software suites future-proof banking activities by providing a broad range of features and capabilities with more agility and flexibility, to enrich customers journey experience, hence improving the trust and confidentiality between the customer and the bank. ICS BANKS® has always been a pioneer in utilising the latest technology to serve financial institutions. In addition to its embedded Service-Oriented-Architecture (SOA), the system can be deployed on-premises, hybrid, or cloud.

Mansour Bank Go Live with Pio-Tech’s IFRS9 Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Solution

Mansour Bank, a prominent and leading private financial institution in Iraq renowned for its robust corporate and retail banking services, has successfully go-live with Pio-Tech’s IFRS9 ECL Solution as part of its strategic initiatives to enhance risk management and the accuracy of financial reporting.

The go-live facilitates Mansour Bank’s automation of ECL calculations in accordance with IFRS9 standards, thereby promoting more consistent, transparent, and forward-looking credit risk evaluations across its portfolios. The solution encompasses essential components such as Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD), and Credit Conversion Factor (CCF), ensuring systematic and dependable provisioning procedures.

With the implementation of Pio-Tech’s IFRS9 system, the bank fully automates its capacity to monitor credit quality, evaluate risk exposure, and apply standardized methodologies across various financial instruments. This development contributes to strengthened portfolio oversight, enhanced reporting consistency, and better compliance with regulatory and audit standards.

The activation of the IFRS9 system signifies Mansour Bank’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth within Iraq’s dynamic banking sector.

TJDEED Technology, a leading IT and digital transformation company in Jordan and the Middle East, hosted an engaging “Work-Life Balance” workshop at its headquarters in Amman. The workshop was delivered by the company’s HR Manager, Ms. Raghdah Al Durrah, and Sales Operations Specialist, Ms. Lubna Radwan, with the topic provided by TechWin, a program by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE). The workshop aimed to equip TJDEED employees with scientifically backed strategies to achieve better work-life balance, set priorities, and enhance overall wellbeing—reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to empowering its workforce through continuous professional development.

Strengthening Work-Life Balance in Jordan’s IT Sector

As part of TJDEED Technology’s regular participation in TechWin initiatives, this workshop reflected the company’s proactive approach to fostering a healthy, balanced, and productive work environment. While TechWin provided the topic framework, the workshop was fully delivered in-house at TJDEED’s Amman office, demonstrating the company’s dedication to internal knowledge-sharing and leadership-driven development.

The interactive workshop included group discussions and collaborative activities designed to address real workplace challenges. Employees explored common barriers to achieving work-life balance, identified practical solutions, and discussed how to better align personal and professional priorities in today’s fast-paced digital transformation landscape.

Interactive Discussions and Scientifically Proven Strategies

The workshop focused on actionable, research-based methods for improving time management, reducing stress, and creating sustainable daily routines. Through guided exercises, employees assessed what prevents them from achieving balance and shared strategies for setting clear goals and boundaries. The collaborative environment encouraged open dialogue, enabling team members to learn from one another’s experiences while building stronger internal connections.

By integrating scientifically approved techniques with real-world case discussions, TJDEED ensured that employees left the workshop with practical tools they can immediately apply in their personal and professional lives.

Leadership Commitment to Employee Wellbeing and Empowerment

Commenting on the workshop, Ms. Raghdah Al Durrah, HR Manager at TJDEED Technology, said:

“At TJDEED, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Supporting our employees’ work-life balance is not just a one-time initiative—it is a continuous commitment. Through structured training and open dialogue, we aim to empower our teams with the skills and mindset needed to thrive both professionally and personally.”

Her remarks reflect TJDEED’s broader vision of cultivating a workplace culture where innovation, productivity, and wellbeing go hand in hand.

Continuous Training for a Healthier, Future-Ready Workforce

TJDEED Technology consistently invests in training programs and professional development initiatives that strengthen employee wellbeing and organizational excellence. By actively engaging in programs such as TechWin by MoDEE, the company reinforces its position as one of Jordan’s leading IT and digital transformation companies, committed not only to technological advancement but also to human capital development.

Through regular workshops, collaborative sessions, and skill-building programs, TJDEED continues to empower its employees with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. The Work-Life Balance workshop stands as another testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to fostering a supportive, balanced, and high-performing workplace—because at TJDEED, employee wellbeing is at the heart of digital transformation success.

Umniah by Beyon, recognized as the best mobile network in Jordan, has announced the launch of its annual Ramadan charitable campaign, “Umniah Al-Khair,” for the holy month of Ramadan 2026. This year’s campaign reinforces the company’s social responsibility strategy following the launch of its new corporate identity, with a renewed focus on institutionalizing volunteer work and strengthening sustainable national partnerships.

The campaign was officially launched with the signing of a cooperation agreement with Tkiyet Um Ali at Umniah’s headquarters, renewing the strategic partnership between the two parties for the ninth consecutive year. The agreement aims to support sustainable initiatives to combat food poverty across the Kingdom.

As part of the agreement, Umniah will sponsor a number of underprivileged families for a full year by providing monthly food parcels that meet their essential needs. The partnership also includes sponsoring Iftar tables organized by Tkiyet Um Ali in the Al-Mahatta area, implementing food parcel distribution activities, and organizing specialized volunteer days for Umniah employees at Tkiyet Um Ali’s warehouses. These volunteer activities will be joined by a group of prominent players from Al-Wehdat and Al-Faisaly football clubs, who will contribute to food preparation and packaging efforts.

In the same context, Umniah announced the continuation of its humanitarian support campaign for the second consecutive year, with assistance dedicated to distributing Iftar meals in the Gaza Strip, reflecting the initiative’s inclusive scope and extended humanitarian impact.

Commenting on the launch, Umniah Chief Executive Officer Faisal Al Jalahma said, “The 2026 edition of ‘Umniah Al-Khair’ reflects the company’s commitment to building a more sustainable and professional approach to community engagement. This approach is based on long-term national partnerships, expanding organized volunteer work, and linking corporate social responsibility initiatives to measurable impact that addresses community priorities, particularly food security and support for less fortunate families. The campaign is a continuation of Umniah’s social responsibility strategy following the launch of its new corporate identity and underscores our commitment to playing an active and lasting role in social development.”

Dina Al-Daoud, Director of Brand and Corporate Communications at Umniah, added, “This year’s ‘Umniah Al-Khair’ campaign focuses on maximizing social impact through clearly defined programs and trusted partnerships with leading national institutions such as Tkiyet Um Ali, while also promoting a culture of organized volunteerism among Umniah employees. By offering direct donation channels to our customers, Umniah aims to expand community participation and ensure that support reaches those in need efficiently and transparently, in line with the company’s new identity and its vision for more effective and sustainable social responsibility”.

Through this comprehensive campaign, Umniah seeks to strengthen its role as an active partner in community development, focusing on key strategic pillars that include local development, humanitarian assistance, and supporting the resilience of underprivileged families.

For his part, Tkiyet Um Ali Director General Samer Balkar said, “We greatly value Umniah’s continued support for Tkiyet Um Ali’s programs, particularly through sponsoring beneficiary families and ensuring their food needs are met throughout the year. This support reflects a shared belief that social solidarity extends beyond the month of Ramadan to ensuring year-round food security for the most vulnerable families. We take pride in this nine-year partnership, which has made a tangible contribution to our efforts to combat hunger and strengthen food security in the Kingdom. This model of strategic cooperation between the private sector and national institutions sets a strong example for sustainable humanitarian work”.

It is worth noting that since its establishment, Umniah has adopted “Umniah Al-Khair” as the umbrella initiative encompassing all of the company’s charitable and giving programs. The initiative supports a wide range of community and development projects implemented throughout the year and aimed at contributing to social development.

Currently, Tkiyet Um Ali provides sustainable food support to 20,000 registered families living below the food poverty line across 12 governorates in the Kingdom, through monthly food parcels containing 19 essential food items that meet families’ nutritional needs throughout the year.

As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing financial inclusion and providing the best digital solutions to its customers, Orange Jordan announced the launch of a new innovative service through Orange Money called “Tahweesheh”, representing a distinctive addition to the Jordanian market.

“Tahweesheh“ is a sub-account that enables customers to save easily and securely, with no interest or fees, helping them plan their personal financial goals and prioritize effectively. Customers can allocate specific amounts to the account and set diverse savings goals, such as a summer trip, school supplies, or emergency funds. The service also allows easy tracking of savings through account statements and managing multiple goals simultaneously by opening several sub-accounts.

The Chairman of Orange Money, Eng. Philippe Mansour, emphasized that the “Tahweesheh” account represents a significant new step in Orange Money Jordan’s journey to empower its customers with flexible money management. He noted that the service reflects the company’s commitment as a trusted partner in advancing financial inclusion, with a focus on empowering women and enhancing their economic participation, in line with the national financial inclusion strategy led by the Central Bank.

It is noteworthy that the service has been officially available since the second half of last year, and all Orange Money users can easily activate the sub-account through the app. With the launch of “Tahweesheh”, Orange Jordan reinforces its commitment to promoting sustainable financial practices among its customers by encouraging consistent saving habits, thereby fostering a long-term culture of financial independence.

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Administration, has completed the activation of the online Property Financial Clearance Certificate service across most municipalities in the Kingdom, as part of the government’s digital transformation program.

The service has been activated in 104 municipalities, with the exception of Irbid and Bani Obaid municipalities. Activation procedures are currently being finalized in Irbid in preparation for its official launch. Beneficiaries can submit applications electronically through the Ministry of Local Administration’s e-services portal:
https://eservices.mola.gov.jo

RealSoft Advanced Applications implemented and developed the electronic service as part of the Ministry of Local Administration’s digital transformation project. The company developed the required systems and enabled integration with municipalities and relevant entities to support electronic connectivity and reduce the need for paper-based transactions.
According to the Ministry, the activation of the service contributes to improving municipal operational efficiency and strengthening coordination among concerned entities. As of February 11, a total of 14,043 electronic applications have been submitted through the online Property Clearance Certificate service.