Amman: The chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Bassam Alsarhan, emphasized the commission’s regulatory role in advancing the success of Jordan’s telecommunications, information technology, and postal sectors. Alsarhan gave his remarks during a meeting with Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and Adel Darwish, ITU Regional Director, upon their arrival in Amman to attend the Regional Telecommunication Development Forum 2025 and the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Arab States, hosted by the TRC from February 3 to 5.
According to Jordan News Agency, Alsarhan highlighted Jordan’s recent achievements in the sector, particularly the launch of 5G services and their positive impact on various industries. Zavazava expressed his pleasure at visiting Jordan and learning about its success stories in telecommunications and information technology. He lauded the TRC’s active participation in international forums, technical discussions, and specialized committees within the ITU.
Adel Darwish thanked the TRC for hosting ITU events in Amman and for its contributions to regional and global telecom development. The delegation also visited several local institutions in coordination with the TRC. They met with Mohammad Khasawneh, Secretary of the National Policies Council, to discuss national policies on technology and telecommunications.
Khasawneh commended the Central Bank of Jordan’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, which monitors and addresses threats affecting the financial sector. The delegation also toured the Comprehensive Government Services Center in Muqabalin, where they were briefed on its establishment, objectives, and innovative service delivery models that ensure high-quality public services.
At Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), University President Ismael Al-Hinti briefed the delegation on HTU’s mission, which is part of the Crown Prince Foundation’s initiatives. The university aims to bridge the gap between an increasing number of technical graduates and the limited job opportunities available.