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In a strategic move to ensure uninterrupted banking operations and bolster its business continuity plans, Jordan Commercial Bank has chosen Aqaba Digital Hub to host its disaster recovery data center. This step underscores the bank’s commitment to providing secure, reliable services while leveraging advanced digital infrastructure to meet evolving industry demands.

The agreement was signed by Eng. Eyad Abu Khorma, CEO of Aqaba Digital Hub Group, and Mr. Sezar Kulagan, General Manager of Jordan Commercial Bank. The collaboration grants the bank access to a facility renowned for its robust infrastructure, advanced security measures, and high availability, ensuring operational continuity under all circumstances.

Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Kulagan stated: “Hosting our disaster recovery site at Aqaba Digital Hub reflects our focus on building a resilient operational framework that safeguards our services and delivers consistent services to our customers. This step aligns with our vision to strengthen risk management in the banking sector and integrate advanced technologies into our operations, ensuring efficiency, security, and adaptability to future challenges.”

Eng. Abu Khorma emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “Aqaba Digital Hub is dedicated to supporting critical sectors by providing dependable digital solutions designed to meet their unique needs. The colocation of Jordan Commercial Bank’s disaster recovery site at our facility reinforces our role as a trusted partner in ensuring business continuity for organizations across the region.”

This development positions Jordan Commercial Bank to maintain uninterrupted service delivery, strengthen its risk management strategies, and enhance its digital transformation journey. It also solidifies Aqaba Digital Hub’s reputation as a key player in the region’s digital ecosystem, offering solutions that empower businesses to operate seamlessly and securely.

JoPACC, through JOIN Fincubator, in partnership with GIZ, launched the Green Fintech Innovation Challenge: Empowering MSMEs. This challenge invites visionary participants to present transformative ideas within the green finance space, contributing to Jordan’s journey toward sustainability. The challenge calls for innovative solutions that address environmental goals a broader green finance concepts, whether developing new financing models, eco-friendly investment tools, or technologies that support sustainable growth to advancing Jordan’s financial sector toward a greener, more inclusive future. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for prizes worth up to 100,000 JOD, with the potential for implementation of the proof of concept (POC) with one of the financial institutions in Jordan.

The Green Fintech Challenge aims to foster the creation of scalable green finance solutions, encourage sustainable practices in financial services that positively impact people, communities, and the environment, and motivate financial institutions to integrate green finance and sustainability into their operations.

The challenge will focus on areas such as Green Digital Payment and Account Solutions, Digital Green Data and Analytics Solutions, Green Digital Deposit and Lending Solutions, and Green Regtech Solutions. Participants are also welcome to develop solutions in other relevant areas, excluding marketplace solutions.

The challenge consists of two phases. Phase 1 begins with an open call for applications, followed by the submission process. Shortlisted candidates will then be selected and invited to pitch their ideas. Phase 2 includes 1:1 meetings, final discussions, and submissions, leading up to the announcement of the winner. The challenge will conclude with the implementation of the POC.

To participate in the challenge, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Companies or startups that are registered in Jordan with a working product (excluding resellers or solution distributors), companies or startups not yet registered in Jordan but with a Jordanian founder (who must register the company within 60 days from the winner announcement date), or Jordanian startups with a working MVP (which must be able to implement the POC within 60 days and register the company in Jordan). Additionally, teams should demonstrate proven experience in green finance, sustainability, and related fields, with the capacity to develop and implement their ideas effectively.

International Volunteer Day is observed on December 5^th every year. Coinciding with this occasion, Orange works continuously toward its commitment to promoting volunteering as a value and concept among its employees, both at the group and subsidiary levels. Based on that, Orange Jordan recognized and honored employees who participated and volunteered in the “Engage for Change” program over the course of the past year during the “Engagement Day”. Its activities took place at the company’s headquarters in Abdali Boulevard to celebrate the employees who contributed significantly to the materialization of Orange’s CSR strategy.

The day’s events featured several activities, including a live broadcast on Orange Radio, which highlighted employees who had participated in the program’s activities throughout 2024. Employees and participants from programs implemented under the umbrella of Orange Digital Centers (ODC), were hosted as well to showcase the positive impacts.

The event also included a tour for the employees at the Orange Digital Village facilities, to showcase the societal impact including Coding School, Coding Academy, BIG by Orange, the Innovation Hub, and the Fabrication Lab, to update them about the remarkable outcomes of these programs.

Orange Jordan expressed its pride in the employees who contributed through their active participation, to the success of the program. This will push the CSR strategy of the company forward. Orange further elaborated that ensuring the participation of the employees in its community programs is in line with its vision to ensure that each member of the Orange Jordan family is part of the company’s strategy to always be here for members of the local communities.

It is worth noting that Orange Middle East and Africa launched the “Engage for Change” program to serve the purpose of being a space for all Orange Group employees to participate in the company’s community programs. The platform is launched in several countries where Orange operates, focusing on the programs of the Orange Foundation and the network of digital centers, to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the volunteering and community engagement opportunities available to employees.

We at Sprintive are proud to share the incredible achievements of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) in digital transformation, successes built on the solid foundation of the website we developed for the ministry.

HRSD recently secured first place among Arab ministries during an awards ceremony held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Egypt and first place  in the 2024 Website Efficiency and Digital Content Index during the Digital Transformation Measurement Awards held in Riyadh as part of the 2024 Digital Government Forum alongside the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

Further validating this success, HRSD achieved a remarkable 95.50% overall score, with 93.50% in technical efficiency and 99.21% in content quality. This makes HRSD the only government entity to achieve an outstanding level in the index.

Our partnership with HRSD has been pivotal in their journey to digital excellence. The ministry’s website, developed and optimized by Sprintive, serves over 32 million beneficiaries with more than 1,000 digital services and procedures. This user-centric platform reflects Sprintive’s dedication to creating seamless digital experiences, empowering HRSD to provide top-tier government services.

These milestones reflect Sprintive’s expertise in delivering high-performance digital solutions that transform public service delivery. We are honored to play a key role in enabling HRSD’s visionary approach to serving citizens through technology.

IRIS Technology proudly participated as an exhibitor at the MENA ICT Forum 2024, held on November 20–21, 2024, at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed by Hilton Dead Sea.

During the event, we showcased our latest innovative solutions, emphasizing our dedication to advancing the ICT sector. Our team engaged with industry leaders, fostering invaluable connections and sparking collaborative opportunities with professionals shaping the future of technology.

We are also honored to have received the Impact Award for Women in Tech, securing first place among 90 leading companies across the region. This recognition underscores our commitment to empowering women in the tech field and driving meaningful change in the industry.

This forum provided us with a platform to demonstrate our expertise, network with innovators, and align with the latest trends transforming the digital landscape. As a key player in the ICT sector, IRIS Technology remains steadfast in contributing to the growth and innovation of the industry.

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the UNHCR and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), organized the “Youth and Technology Fair” to empower youth and highlight their role in the technology sector. The event, held under the “Youth, Technology, and Jobs” initiative, brought together over 150 young Jordanian and refugee participants and featured 60 leading companies from the ICT sector.

The fair included a dedicated “Youth Corner” where participants showcased their innovative projects, allowing them to present their creative ideas to companies and connect with industry leaders. This aimed to enhance their professional prospects and align their talents with market demands.

In his opening remarks, HTU President Prof. Ismael Al-Hinti welcomed the attendees and emphasized the university’s commitment to equipping youth for the labor market. He highlighted the crucial role of collaboration between academia, government, and private sectors in fostering job opportunities and creating a supportive environment for youth, especially in the ICT sector.

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Ms. Samira Al-Zoubi, underlined the importance of empowering Jordanian youth to contribute to a thriving digital economy. She stated:
“This fair reflects the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the capabilities of our youth, who are the drivers of innovation and change. They form the foundation for a digital future that fulfills their aspirations and positions Jordan as a regional technology hub.”

Ms. Al-Zoubi encouraged participants to leverage this opportunity to showcase their talents, honed through the training programs offered under the “Youth, Technology, and Jobs” project. She also thanked the participating companies for their support of young talents and their role in opening doors for youth to become part of Jordan’s journey toward progress and success.

UNHCR representative Michael Delamico emphasized the transformative potential of economic opportunities for both Jordanian and refugee youth, stating:
“The digital sphere is both the present and the future. Through this fair, hosted under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Jordan showcases its wealth of young talent in ICT. This collaborative approach is instrumental in advancing Jordan’s role as a global source of skilled professionals in the technology sector.”

The event reflected HTU’s mission to promote employability and entrepreneurship as key pillars of its educational approach. HTU remains committed to engaging public and private sectors in its programs to meet their needs and prepare youth for the labor market. This dedication extends beyond HTU students, as the university’s training and innovation centers support Jordanian and refugee youth across the kingdom, equipping them with skills to combat unemployment in diverse fields, particularly ICT.

HTU students actively contributed to organizing the fair, managing registrations, and facilitating awareness sessions and workshops. These focused on topics such as technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development for thriving in the digital workforce, enriching participants’ knowledge and readiness for the job market.