Invest in Digital Economy Forum Launched in Amman
The capital city of Jordan, Amman, became a focal point for digital economy enthusiasts as it hosted the “Invest in Digital Economy” forum. This significant event, organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce along with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), was inaugurated by Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Ahmed Hanandeh, who represented His Majesty King Abdullah II during the opening ceremony.
The forum aims to carve out institutional pathways that foster the growth of the digital economy within Jordan and among the nations within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). With an assembly of government officials, digital economy experts, representatives from international bodies, senior business leaders from OIC member countries, and small investors focused on modern technology, the forum promises a comprehensive discourse on digital economic advancement.
The two-day event is set to emphasize the promotion and development of the digital economy in both Jordan and the broader Islamic world. By highlighting significant investment prospects and key components essential for the digital economy’s evolution, it seeks to underline the investment allure of Jordan, thereby empowering entrepreneurs and small-sized businesses within the digital sphere.
At the heart of the forum’s inauguration, Hanandeh relayed King Abdullah II’s vision and commitment towards creating a competitive and engaging investment domain, particularly in the realms of digital economy and entrepreneurship. The King’s diligent efforts towards attracting investments and utilizing Jordan’s strategic geographic and economic positioning to foster a conducive investment environment were underscored. This initiative is geared towards crafting synergistic public-private partnerships that propel economic growth and innovation.
Digital economy’s pivotal role in spearheading global economic expansion, fostering sustainable development, and generating employment opportunities was a key point of Hanandeh’s address. He pushed for enhancing digital investment prospects, exchanging best practices, and cultivating international cooperation to stimulate economic development and innovation.
The forum is packed with an array of seminars that tackle various critical issues, ranging from the role of governments in boosting investments in the digital economy, the contributions of chambers of commerce, success stories from the private sector, to the challenges confronting startups and budding companies.
In alignment with its objective to bolster entrepreneurship and champion the rise of nascent companies within the OIC member states, the forum is also hosting a digital economy competition. Positioned as a platform for fostering entrepreneurship and aiding emerging enterprises, the competition will see a host of projects vying for the top accolades, adjudged by a panel of experts from Islamic countries.
This “Invest in Digital Economy” forum not only serves as a testament to Jordan’s proactive stance in embracing the digital economy but also as an essential conclave for nurturing international dialogue, sharing groundbreaking ideas, and facilitating tangible, collaborative efforts towards realizing the vision of a digitally empowered future for the Islamic world.
