Amman, November 20, 2024: Zain Jordan is sponsoring the MENA ICT Forum 2024 as a telecommunications partner. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, the forum, themed "Integration in Innovation," commences today at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea. The event is organized by the Information and Communications Technology Association – Int@j, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Investment.
Zain Jordan's sponsorship reflects its pivotal role as a leader in the local telecommunications market, strengthening the infrastructure necessary to drive technological innovation. This commitment aligns with Zain's vision to reinforce Jordan's position as a global innovation hub. By supporting digital transformation initiatives, the company contributes to advancing the Kingdom's economy in line with its Economic Modernization Vision, delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance a robust digital ecosystem and ensuring the digitization of various sectors to achieve national milestones.
Zain Jordan CEO Fahad Al-Jasem will participate in a panel discussion addressing the future of innovation and regulation in the telecommunications sector. At the forum, Zain Business will showcase state-of-the-art digital and technological solutions powered by 5G, including cloud-based smart security systems, cybersecurity services, managed solutions, disaster recovery, and data center hosting. These advanced services empower businesses to leverage Zain's superior infrastructure to optimize growth and operational efficiency.
Zain's participation also features a demonstration of a drone-launch platform integrated with its 5G network, highlighting applications like real-time IoT connectivity and remote device control enabled by low-latency technology.
Additionally, Zain's ZINC Innovation Platform will host Jordanian startups and entrepreneurs it supports, providing them with a dedicated space to display their innovative technology and telecommunications solutions. Through its support for the entrepreneurship ecosystem, ZINC underscores its commitment to showcasing local startups, promoting their growth, and facilitating connections with strategic partners, potential clients, and investors. Participating startups include Algebra Intelligence, Curans, Tamarras, Semesteer, FarmJo, Daiteck, Darbco, Gamerg, Markabte, Sager Drone, Sawaaid, and VAMU.
Zain Cash, the company's fintech arm, will have a dedicated pavilion showcasing its diverse range of secure and innovative digital financial solutions for individuals and businesses. This supports Zain Cash's mission to enhance financial inclusion and promote electronic financial services with ease, reliability, and security. Sultan Kashoura, General Manager of Zain Cash, will speak in a panel discussion on the role of fintech in driving growth.
The two-day forum is expected to welcome 3,000 participants from 40 countries, including prominent regional and international figures, making it a cornerstone event in the ICT sector.