Amman: Representative of the telecommunications and information technology sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, Haitham Rawajbeh, emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration with Indian companies in telecommunications and information technology. He highlighted the potential of leveraging India's advanced expertise in this vital sector.
According to Jordan News Agency, Rawajbeh stated that the Indian market ranks among the largest globally in information technology, digital transformation, software development, and smart solutions. This presents significant opportunities for Jordanian companies to forge strategic partnerships that could facilitate knowledge transfer, expertise exchange, and bolster the sector's competitiveness both locally and regionally.
Rawajbeh suggested that cooperative efforts with Indian companies could span areas of technological innovation, cybersecurity, digital services, smart applications, and human capital development. He noted that Jordan offers an attractive investment environment and possesses a talented, young workforce capable of executing high-quality projects to serve local and regional markets.
He further explained the necessity to expand cooperative areas to incorporate India's successful experiences in supporting startups, business incubators, and growth accelerators. This is particularly relevant in fields like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and e-commerce. Rawajbeh believes that integrating these experiences could enhance Jordan's innovation ecosystem and create quality job opportunities for youth.
Building enduring partnerships with Indian firms, Rawajbeh added, would attract joint investments, localize technology, and develop digital products and services aimed at regional and international markets. He emphasized that the telecommunications and information technology sector is a crucial driver of economic growth.
Rawajbeh also highlighted the robust support and ongoing interest from His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, which form a fundamental pillar for strengthening the telecommunications and information technology sector and steering the national economy towards a more prosperous future. This support also encourages companies to innovate and devise solutions that benefit the national economy.
He pointed out that Jordan, with its investment advantages, is poised to become a regional hub for the digital economy, which now accounts for 12 percent of the gross domestic product. He stressed that advancements in this domain will bolster the Kingdom's integration into the global economy and enhance opportunities for companies and exports to penetrate international markets.
In a related context, Ehab Qaderi, representing the leather and garments industries sector at the Jordan Chamber of Industry, affirmed the economic significance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Kingdom. Qaderi stated that this visit underscores the profound bilateral relations between the two nations and their mutual eagerness to develop economic and trade partnerships, particularly in high value-added productive sectors.
Qaderi noted that the leather and garments industries sector stands at the forefront of sectors benefiting from this closer relationship. Indian investments have significantly contributed to Jordan's apparel sector by boosting exports, transferring expertise, and creating thousands of jobs, establishing the sector as a successful model of industrial integration between Jordan and India.