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The representative of the communications and information
technology sector in the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, Engineer Haitham
Al-Rawajbeh, confirmed that the communications and information technology
sector has achieved great achievements since its independence, as it has become
among the most advanced and prosperous countries in the region in this vital
field.
Al-Rawajba said in a statement on the occasion of
Independence Day, which is on Wednesday, that the sector, thanks to the efforts
and permanent care it enjoys by His Majesty King Abdullah II, has been able to
achieve great growth and attract international companies to invest and work in
the Kingdom, providing thousands of job opportunities for Jordanians.
He added that His Majesty the King always stresses the
importance of promoting the communications and information technology sector,
as it is a vital sector and a driver of economic growth and progress,
indicating that the sector is an essential part and pillar of the Kingdom's
national security.
He stressed the need to continue building on what the
Kingdom has achieved in the communications and information technology sector
and to keep pace with the latest global developments to maintain the
competitiveness of this important sector in employing young talents.
Al-Rawajba said that Jordan is betting a lot on the
information technology sector, which grows annually in providing more job
opportunities for young people, supporting the national economy by transforming
to the digital economy, making the Kingdom a major center for technology in the
region and attracting more international companies to open regional offices.
Al-Rawajba pointed to the importance of the fifth generation
services in the telecommunications sector, which the government intends to
establish the infrastructure for, and the legislation regulating the sector,
which will have a positive impact in revitalizing the economy, enhancing its
competitiveness, attracting investments, encouraging leadership and innovation,
increasing employment opportunities and building expertise in this field.
He said that Jordan's achievements are still continuing in
various fields, especially the economic ones, under the leadership of His
Majesty King Abdullah II, who dedicates his efforts to advance the kingdom and
provide a better life for Jordanians, in addition to the constant movement to
support the nation's causes, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause and the
defense of holy sites.
Eng. Al-Rawajbeh stressed that "maximizing and rooting
the values of independence is through continuing to build, respecting the
rule of law, preserving the gains, and creating a business climate to be more
attractive for localizing investments, especially the communications and
information technology sector, enabling it to provide more job
opportunities."
