factors that have paved the way for Jordan ’ s success as a potential regional leader in the ICT sector .

Speaking at the webinar , Minister Hanandeh said Jordan ’ s ICT sector has great growth potential , offering highly skilled human resources , as well as the supporting infrastructure , legislation and incentives .

The minister highlighted the incentive plan offered through “ Jordan Source ,” outlining why Jordan has become such a major BPO and ITO destination .

“ We are starting this programme and project from our full understanding of what the businesses in general and ICT sectors in specific are facing in a world that is fast transforming . The growing need of business IT and back-office outsourcing is essential for the business innovation and its sustainability ,” he added .

“ Through this programme , we are offering a big team that will act as account managers for those businesses and help them in everything they need to set up their businesses , attract , train , and up-skill talents ,” Hanandeh said .

This included Jordan ’ s resilience , safety and stability despite longstanding issues owing to the Arab spring , the influx of refugees , geopolitical issues and the ongoing global pandemic .

“ Jordan ’ s greatest resource has always been its youth talent ,” said Belhaj .

The country has a young , highly skilled population , is bilingual in English and Arabic with a neutral accent , technologically savvy , highly educated , and eager to work young adult population at competitive wages .

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