Amman, July 12 (Petra) – The decision by leading multinational and regional corporations to establish their regional headquarters in Jordan underscores the international business community's growing confidence in the Kingdom's digital landscape, according to Fadi Qutaishat, Chairman of the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j).

Speaking to Petra, Qutaishat stated that this corporate migration aligns with Jordan's national strategic vision to operate as an elite digital gateway. He noted that the country's competitiveness is sustained by an integrated framework built upon six core pillars: human capital, digital platforms, strategic partnerships, geographical location, regulatory policies, and market proximity.

The human capital pillar serves as Jordan's primary competitive advantage, characterized by an expansive talent pool specializing in software engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and customer experience management. This workforce is replenished annually by specialized technical universities and continuous upskilling initiatives tailored to global market demands.

Simultaneously, the digital platforms pillar highlights Jordan's advanced telecommunications infrastructure, which features high-capacity data centers, international subsea and terrestrial fiber-optic connectivity, and robust cloud computing environments. This infrastructure integrates with an evolving e-government ecosystem that features unified digital IDs and electronic invoicing platforms to streamline corporate operations.

The partnership pillar links the private sector, government agencies, universities, and international development organizations to facilitate market entry and scale operational capacity. Strategically positioned as the logistics bridge between the Levant, North Africa, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, Jordan offers an aligned timezone for Europe and Asia, alongside fully serviced economic zones like Aqaba.

Legislatively, the policy pillar is anchored by a modern legal framework designed to foster confidence in the digital economy. Key regulations include the Personal Data Protection Law, cybersecurity legislation, electronic transactions frameworks, and the National AI Strategy, all combined with competitive fiscal incentives, tax exemptions, and tech-export subsidies.

Finally, the proximity pillar encompasses both geographical location and the cultural and commercial alignment required to serve neighboring regional economies. Qutaishat concluded that int@j remains committed to accelerating tech-export growth and supporting sub-sectors such as FinTech, EdTech, and business process outsourcing, which continue to generate high-value employment opportunities for Jordanian professionals.

//Petra// AA