Amman:Jordan has advanced to 6th place regionally in the Arab Digital Economy Index 2026, propelled by significant growth in integrated e-government services, a robust national cybersecurity infrastructure, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship reported that Jordan's overall index score surged to 59.6 points in 2026, up from 52.6 points in 2024, outperforming the regional average of 44.33 points by 15.27 points. The country now ranks directly behind the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
Jordan exceeded the Arab average across all eight evaluated pillars, scoring highest in socioeconomic impact at 71.85 points. Cybersecurity and data sovereignty followed with 69.7 points, while digital governance and institutions scored 60 points. Digital infrastructure was rated at 59.7 points, and in innovation and technology, as well as data economy and AI, Jordan scored 53.8 points in each category, surpassing the regional average by over 19 points.
The index noted significant progress in key areas between 2024 and 2026. E-government services improved dramatically from 46.8 to 75.9 points. Cybersecurity readiness surged from 70.5 to 98.3 points. The national AI strategy achieved a perfect score of 100 points, up from 50 points in 2024, while adoption of emerging technologies increased from 27.9 to 76.8 points.
Falcons Soft CEO Haitham Al-Rawajbeh commented that the advancement reflects sustained public-private collaboration, emphasizing the importance of converting technological gains into job creation, foreign direct investment, and shifting from technology consumption to tech export.
Ajloun National University President Dr. Firas Al-Hanandeh highlighted that the increase in e-government scores signifies a transition from planned digitization to practical daily services, and that the national AI roadmap instills confidence in international investors.
Information technology expert Wasfi Al-Safadi stressed that Jordan's next strategic priority is to close the gap with international standards by expanding e-commerce logistics, fostering startup venture capital, and upskilling human capital to maximize economic returns.